Travelling from Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport is 2 hours 35 minutes.
Santiago de Compostela and Bologna are in the UTC+1 timezone. This means you won't need to account for any time differences.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your SCQ to BLQ flight.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Jetting into Bologna (and then seeing more of Italy!) is a cinch with Ryanair. This popular airline offers direct flights from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport.
Ryanair tops the list for bookings on this route.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Stopovers between SCQ and BLQ include:
Ibiza Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Palma de Mallorca Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Santiago de Compostela Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport flight is 41 €. A round-trip ticket is currently 102 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Score cheap tickets from SCQ to BLQ by booking six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
The cheapest month for flights from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
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Handy information about Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ)
81.44% of flights departing from Santiago de Compostela Airport land at their destination on time. Given its dependable on-time performance, delays are unlikely when taking off from SCQ.
To get to Santiago de Compostela Airport from central Santiago de Compostela, it'll take around 15 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 journey on public transport typically takes 50 minutes.
Have an early flight from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to SCQ:
Arriving at Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
Consider staying in a hotel close to BLQ if you're catching a late Santiago de Compostela Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab a Guglielmo Marconi Airport rental car and discover Bologna and beyond with your own set of wheels. Surprice, U-Save and RentSmart24 are leading providers to choose from here.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from Guglielmo Marconi Airport about two weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to central Bologna
Guglielmo Marconi Airport is approximately 10 kilometres from central Bologna. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 30 minutes.
When to fly to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
The quietest month for a flight from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport is January, while June is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Bologna based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
When reserving your flight from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Bologna, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SCQ to BLQ sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
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 tick 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, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 209 kilometres north-west of Bologna, Milan is another essential stop in Italy. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Grande Museo del Duomo di Milano, Milan Cathedral and The Last Supper Museum.