Travelling from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 30 minutes.
Lyon and Bologna share the same timezone, UTC+1.
Flights from LYS to BLQ start from 13:45 — the first with Twin Jet. The last departure is at 13:45 with Twin Jet. Overall, you can choose from nine weekly Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport flights.
Give yourself enough time to make your LYS to BLQ flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like September. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Getting to Bologna (and then exploring more of Italy!) is a cinch with Twin Jet. This popular airline offers direct flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with Twin Jet on this route.
Twin Jet is the most punctual carrier operating LYS to BLQ flights.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers between LYS and BLQ include:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Brussels Airport
Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport flight is 47 €. A return fare right now is 93 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Get cheap tickets from LYS to BLQ by booking seven months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from LYS to BLQ.
Secure the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport, data shows 69.6% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport from central Lyon, it takes around 35 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 31 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport usually takes 45 minutes.
Have an early flight from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near LYS:
Arriving at Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
If you're coming in on a late Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these options near BLQ:
Travel at your own pace with a Guglielmo Marconi Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Surprice, U-Save or RentSmart24 and find adventure across Bologna and beyond.
Booking your ride from Guglielmo Marconi Airport around two weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to central Bologna
Guglielmo Marconi Airport to central Bologna has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 10 kilometres away.
Getting there on public transport takes about 30 minutes.
When to fly to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
June is the most popular month for flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Bologna in January.
Book your flight from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport for July if you want to explore Bologna during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from LYS 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
Bologna is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Italy you'll want to see. Around 306 kilometres south of Bologna, a visit to Rome will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top 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.
Milan is another well-known destination in Italy and is around 209 kilometres north-west of Bologna. No journey is complete without dropping by Grande Museo del Duomo di Milano, Milan Cathedral and The Last Supper Museum.
