Travelling from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Dubai Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport is 6 hours 30 minutes.
Bologna is three hours behind Dubai and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Flights from DXB to BLQ start at 08:55 — the earliest with Emirates. The latest departure is at 09:20 with Emirates. Overall, you can take your pick of 19 weekly Dubai Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your DXB to BLQ flight.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like January. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Emirates offers direct flights from Dubai Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Bologna — and maybe even more of Italy if your schedule allows.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Emirates.
Emirates is the most punctual carrier that operates DXB to BLQ flights. An exceptional 89.09% of its services on this route arrive on time.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Dubai Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between DXB and BLQ:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport
Mikonos Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
109 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Dubai Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport flight. A return flight starts at 271 €. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
To secure cheap tickets from DXB to BLQ, book your trip six months before your planned departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Dubai Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from DXB to BLQ.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Dubai Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport.
Handy information about Dubai Airport (DXB)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Dubai Airport, data shows 74.31% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central Dubai to Dubai Airport is approximately 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near DXB? If you've booked an early flight from Dubai Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
Book a hotel close to BLQ if you're taking a late Dubai Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Guglielmo Marconi Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Surprice, U-Save or RentSmart24 and experience the lesser-explored corners of Bologna and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Guglielmo Marconi Airport about two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to central Bologna
Guglielmo Marconi Airport is approximately 10 kilometres from the centre of Bologna. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
Getting there by public transport will take you roughly 30 minutes.
When to fly to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
June is the busiest month for flights from Dubai Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Bologna in January.
Before locking in your flight from Dubai Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Bologna, with the temperature ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Search for cheap tickets from DXB to BLQ around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Italy
Bologna has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Italy you'll want to see. About 306 kilometres south of Bologna, a trip to Rome will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like 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 favourite stop in Italy. No visit is complete without checking out Grande Museo del Duomo di Milano, Milan Cathedral and The Last Supper Museum.