Travelling from Bologna International Airport (BLQ) to Brussels International Airport (BRU): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Bologna International Airport to Brussels International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 45 minutes.
Bologna and Brussels are in the UTC+1 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
Flights from BLQ to BRU start at 13:40 — the earliest with Brussels Airlines. The last service of the day is at 18:30 with Brussels Airlines. Overall, there are five weekly Bologna International Airport to Brussels International Airport flights.
Your BLQ to BRU flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months such as June, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
Brussels Airlines is your gateway to exploring Brussels (and perhaps some other great corners of Belgium!). Check out the direct flights from Bologna International Airport to Brussels International Airport offered by this airline.
Brussels Airlines is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
Brussels Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering BLQ to BRU flights. A reliable 89.74% of its departures on this route arrive as scheduled.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Bologna International Airport to Brussels International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between BLQ and BRU:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Munich Airport
Handy information about Bologna International Airport (BLQ)
Bologna International Airport scores top marks for on-time performance. 81% of flights that depart BLQ arrive at their destination on time.
Central Bologna to Bologna International Airport is around 6 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 15 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel close to BLQ? If you're boarding an early flight from Bologna International Airport to Brussels International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Brussels International Airport (BRU)
If you're coming in on a late Bologna International Airport to Brussels International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these accommodation options near BRU:
Travel at your own speed with a Brussels International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Keddy By Europcar, Alamo or Europcar and venture far and wide through Brussels and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Brussels International Airport about three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Brussels International Airport (BRU) to central Brussels
Brussels International Airport to central Brussels has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 13 kilometres away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 20 minutes.
When to fly to Brussels International Airport (BRU)
September is the busiest month for flights from Bologna International Airport to Brussels International Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Brussels in March.
Book your flight from Bologna International Airport to Brussels International Airport for August if you'd like to explore Brussels during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from BLQ to BRU in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -2ºC (28ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) on average.
Explore more of Belgium
You've seen Brussels, now it's time to explore other parts of Belgium. Journey around 48 kilometres south to Charleroi to check off its popular sights. From Musée de la Photographie to BPS22, Musee d'art de la Province de Hainaut and Le Bois du Cazier, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 88 kilometres east of Brussels, Liege is another essential stop in Belgium. Start your sightseeing at Cathedral de Liege (Liege Cathedral), Parc De La Citadelle and Parc de la Chartreuse.