Travelling from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ): what you need to know
Bologna's timezone is UTC+1, making Bologna five hours ahead of Durham.
Leave enough time to make your RDU to BLQ flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between RDU and BLQ:
Frankfurt Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
London Heathrow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
434 € is the lowest price for a one-way Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport flight. A return flight starts from 669 €. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from RDU to BLQ, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport across the entire month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from RDU to BLQ.
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Handy information about Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Raleigh-Durham International Airport has a strong on-time record, making delays less likely. Departures from RDU touch down on schedule 80.09% of the time.
To get to Raleigh-Durham International Airport from central Durham, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 23 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport will take about 1 hour 10 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to RDU:
Arriving at Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near BLQ instead:
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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.
It takes around 30 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
The quietest month for a flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport is January, while June is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Bologna based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Bologna is July, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF). Lock in your flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Look for cheap tickets from RDU to BLQ around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Italy
You've done Bologna, now it's time to discover other corners of Italy. Travel around 306 kilometres south to Rome to check off its top attractions. From Colosseum to World’s smallest country Vatican City tour - City of Rome Capital, Italy (Self-Guided free walking tour) by FreeGuides.com and Trevi Fountain, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Milan is another essential stop 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.
