Travelling from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ): what you need to know
Bologna is one hour ahead of Birmingham and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your BHX to BLQ flight.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Birmingham International Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between BHX and BLQ include:
Beauvais-Tille Airport
Zurich Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
R 683 is the best price for a one-way Birmingham International Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport flight. Return flights start at R 1,369. These prices can change depending on demand.
It's usually smart to book in advance if you want to get cheap tickets from BHX to BLQ. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Birmingham International Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport across the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from BHX to BLQ.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Birmingham International Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport.
Handy information about Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
65.48% of flights leaving from Birmingham International Airport make it to their destination on time.
To get to Birmingham International Airport from central Birmingham, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near BHX. Whether you've booked an early flight from Birmingham International Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
Book a hotel near BLQ if you're catching a late Birmingham International Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Get on the fast track to adventure 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.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Guglielmo Marconi Airport around two weeks before you set off.
Getting from Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to central Bologna
Guglielmo Marconi Airport to the centre of 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 Birmingham International Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Bologna in January.
Book your flight from Birmingham International Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport for July if you'd like to visit Bologna during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from BHX to BLQ in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) on average.
Explore more of Italy
You've seen Bologna, now it's time to explore more of Italy. Travel around 306 kilometres south to Rome to check off its popular sights. 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 packed itinerary ahead.
If you're looking to explore another great destination in Italy, consider Milan, about 209 kilometres north-west of Bologna. Grande Museo del Duomo di Milano, Milan Cathedral and The Last Supper Museum are among the biggest draws.
