Flying from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 10 minutes.
Alicante and Bologna follow the same timezone, UTC+1.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport on time to board your ALC to BLQ flight.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Ryanair has direct flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Bologna — and maybe even more of Italy if your schedule allows.
Ryanair is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Alicante-Elche Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between ALC and BLQ:
Ibiza Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Palma de Mallorca Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
At the moment, 37 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Alicante-Elche Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 73 €. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To secure cheap tickets from ALC to BLQ, book your journey five months before your departure.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
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Handy information about Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
When it comes to Alicante-Elche Airport's on-time performance, data shows 73.22% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Alicante-Elche Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Alicante. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to ALC? If you've booked an early flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
Consider booking a hotel close to BLQ if you're on a late Alicante-Elche Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Guglielmo Marconi Airport rental car and explore Bologna and beyond with your own wheels. Surprice, U-Save and RentSmart24 are well-known companies you can book with here.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Guglielmo Marconi Airport around two weeks ahead.
Getting from Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to central Bologna
From Guglielmo Marconi Airport, Bologna is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes about 30 minutes.
When to fly to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport. June is the busiest month to visit Bologna. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Bologna is July, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF). Book your flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Look for cheap tickets from ALC to BLQ sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Italy
Rome is just one of the many cities in Italy waiting to be explored once you've seen Bologna. Around 306 kilometres away to the south, check out popular attractions including Colosseum, World’s smallest country Vatican City tour - City of Rome Capital, Italy (Self-Guided free walking tour) by FreeGuides.com and Trevi Fountain.
Around 209 kilometres north-west of Bologna, Milan is another essential stop in Italy. Experience major highlights starting with Grande Museo del Duomo di Milano, Milan Cathedral and The Last Supper Museum.