Flying from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ): what you need to know
The timezone in Bologna is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of Belfast.
Your BHD to BLQ flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from George Best Belfast City Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between BHD and BLQ include:
Manchester Airport
London Heathrow Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
63 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way George Best Belfast City Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport flight. A return flight starts from 135 €. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
It's usually smart to book early if you're looking for cheap tickets from BHD to BLQ. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price across every month when searching for your flight from George Best Belfast City Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from BHD to BLQ.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from George Best Belfast City Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport.
Handy information about George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
Of all flights departing from George Best Belfast City Airport, 68.3% touch down on time at their destination.
Central Belfast to George Best Belfast City Airport is approximately 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 10 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The trip on public transport typically takes 20 minutes.
Get your travels off to a hassle-free start by staying near BHD. Whether you've booked an early flight from George Best Belfast City Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
If you have a late George Best Belfast City Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these accommodation options near BLQ:
Pick up a Guglielmo Marconi Airport rental car and discover Bologna and beyond with your own wheels. Surprice, U-Save and RentSmart24 are well-known companies to choose from here.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Guglielmo Marconi Airport around two weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to central Bologna
Guglielmo Marconi Airport is approximately 10 kilometres from central Bologna. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
It'll take around 30 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
June is the most popular month for flights from George Best Belfast City Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Bologna in January.
The warmest month in Bologna is July, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF). Lock in your flights from George Best Belfast City Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from BHD to BLQ in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) on average.
Explore more of Italy
Rome is just one of the many places in Italy waiting to be discovered once you've seen Bologna. Around 306 kilometres away to the south, well-known attractions include 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. No visit is complete without checking out Grande Museo del Duomo di Milano, Milan Cathedral and The Last Supper Museum.
