Travelling from Cork Airport (ORK) to Bologna International Airport (BLQ): what you need to know
Bologna's timezone is UTC+1, making Bologna one hour ahead of Cork.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your ORK to BLQ flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Travelling during a peak month such as June? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Cork Airport to Bologna International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between ORK and BLQ:
Munich Airport
Manchester Airport
London Stansted Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cork Airport (ORK) to Bologna International Airport (BLQ)
At the moment, 40 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Cork Airport to Bologna International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 75 €. Remember that fares could change due to demand when booking.
It's usually smart to book early if you're looking for cheap tickets from ORK to BLQ. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Finding cheap flights from Cork Airport to Bologna International Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares across each month and land a great deal.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from ORK to BLQ.
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Handy information about Cork Airport (ORK)
Cork Airport has a strong on-time performance, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from ORK land at their destination as scheduled 82% of the time.
Central Cork to Cork Airport is approximately 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
The journey on public transport will take about 25 minutes.
Have an early flight from Cork Airport to Bologna International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to ORK:
Arriving at Bologna International Airport (BLQ)
Consider staying in a hotel near BLQ if you're taking a late Cork Airport to Bologna International Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab a Bologna International Airport rental car and discover Bologna and beyond with your own wheels. Surprice, U-Save and RentSmart24 are popular providers to choose from here.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Bologna International Airport about two weeks before you set off.
Getting from Bologna International Airport (BLQ) to central Bologna
Bologna International Airport to central Bologna has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 6 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes around 15 minutes.
When to fly to Bologna International Airport (BLQ)
June is the most popular month for flights from Cork Airport to Bologna International Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Bologna in March.
When booking your flight from Cork Airport to Bologna International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Bologna, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ORK to BLQ in January. Temperatures average between -1ºC (30ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) then.
Explore more of Italy
Bologna has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Italy you'll want to see. About 306 kilometres south of Bologna, a trip to Rome will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Vatican Museums, St. Peter's Basilica and Saint Peter's Square.
Milan is another well-known destination in Italy and is around 209 kilometres north-west of Bologna. No journey is complete without dropping by Leonardo's Last Supper Museum, Teatro alla Scala and Milan Cathedral.