Travelling from Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ): what you need to know
Leipzig and Bologna are both in the UTC+1 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Show up at the airport on time to catch your LEJ to BLQ flight.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Leipzig/Halle Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport. Here are the top stopovers between LEJ and BLQ:
Frankfurt Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Stansted Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Leipzig/Halle Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport flight is 132 €. A return ticket right now is 167 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from LEJ to BLQ if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird deals.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when searching for your flight from Leipzig/Halle Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport.
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Find the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Leipzig/Halle Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ)
77.68% of flights that leave from Leipzig/Halle Airport reach their destination on time.
To get to Leipzig/Halle Airport from central Leipzig, it takes around 25 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport will take about 30 minutes.
Get your break off to a hassle-free start by staying near LEJ. Whether you're catching an early flight from Leipzig/Halle Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
If you're getting in on a late Leipzig/Halle Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near BLQ:
Explore without limits with a Guglielmo Marconi Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Surprice, U-Save or RentSmart24 and find adventure across Bologna and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Guglielmo Marconi Airport around two weeks before you travel.
Getting from Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to central Bologna
Guglielmo Marconi Airport is roughly 10 kilometres from the centre of Bologna. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
It typically takes 30 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
June is the most popular month for flights from Leipzig/Halle Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Bologna in January.
Before locking in your flight from Leipzig/Halle Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Bologna, with the temperature ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Search for cheap tickets from LEJ to BLQ sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Italy
Bologna has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Italy you'll want to see. About 306 kilometres south of Bologna, a visit to Rome will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions 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 essential stop in Italy. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Grande Museo del Duomo di Milano, Milan Cathedral and The Last Supper Museum.
