Flying from Porto Airport (OPO) to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Porto Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 35 minutes.
The timezone in Bologna is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of Porto.
To ensure you catch your OPO to BLQ flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
Ryanair is your gateway to discovering Bologna (and maybe even some other great parts of Italy!). Browse the direct flights from Porto Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport offered by this carrier.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Ryanair.
Ryanair is the most punctual carrier that operates OPO to BLQ flights, with 69.57% of its services reaching their destination on time.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Porto Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between OPO and BLQ:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Palma de Mallorca Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Porto Airport (OPO) to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
At the moment, 34 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Porto Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 68 €. Remember that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Get cheap tickets from OPO to BLQ by booking six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Porto Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from OPO to BLQ.
Lock in the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Porto Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Porto Airport (OPO)
74.49% of flights that depart Porto Airport touch down at their destination on time.
To get to Porto Airport from central Porto, it takes about 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport takes about 50 minutes.
Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near OPO. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Porto Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
Consider booking a hotel near BLQ if you're on a late Porto Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Guglielmo Marconi Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Surprice, U-Save or RentSmart24 to explore Bologna and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your ride from Guglielmo Marconi Airport about two weeks ahead.
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.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 30 minutes.
When to fly to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
June is the busiest month for flights from Porto Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Bologna in January.
Lock in your flight from Porto Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport for July if you want to visit Bologna during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from OPO to BLQ in January. Average temperatures are between -1ºC (30ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) then.
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 you busy. Start with popular 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.
If there's time to check out another major stop in Italy, consider Milan, roughly 209 kilometres north-west of Bologna. Grande Museo del Duomo di Milano, Milan Cathedral and The Last Supper Museum are among the biggest draws.