Travelling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport is 2 hours 10 minutes.
The timezone in Bologna is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of London.
Take your pick of 19 weekly London Heathrow Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport flights. The 07:40 departure with British Airways is the earliest flight available. British Airways operates the latest service of the day at 20:40.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your LHR to BLQ flight.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
British Airways is your gateway to exploring Bologna (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Italy!). Browse the direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport offered by this popular airline.
British Airways is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
British Airways is the most punctual carrier offering LHR to BLQ flights.
If you want to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between LHR and BLQ:
Brussels Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Zurich Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
58 € is currently the best price for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport flight. A return flight starts at 120 €. These prices may change based on availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from LHR to BLQ, reserve your journey four months before your departure date.
March is the cheapest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport. If you need to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
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Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
68.18% of flights departing from London Heathrow Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Central London to London Heathrow Airport is around 31 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 55 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour.
Catching an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to LHR:
Arriving at Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late London Heathrow Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near BLQ instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Guglielmo Marconi Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Surprice, U-Save or RentSmart24 and explore beyond Bologna's main sights.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Guglielmo Marconi Airport around two weeks in advance.
Getting from Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to central Bologna
Guglielmo Marconi Airport is approximately 10 kilometres from central Bologna. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
It'll take around 30 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
June is the most popular month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Bologna in January.
Book your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport for July if you'd like to go to Bologna during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from LHR to BLQ in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) on average.
Explore more of Italy
Bologna has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Italy you should also see. About 306 kilometres south of Bologna, a visit to Rome will keep your itinerary busy. 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.
Milan is another well-known destination in Italy and is around 209 kilometres north-west of Bologna. No journey is complete without seeing Grande Museo del Duomo di Milano, Milan Cathedral and The Last Supper Museum.