Travelling from Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Geneve Airport (GVA): what you need to know
Bologna and Geneva share the UTC+1 timezone. That means there's no time difference to adjust for.
To ensure you catch your BLQ to GVA flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak month such as June? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Geneve Airport. These are the top stopovers between BLQ and GVA:
Zurich Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Geneve Airport (GVA)
R 869 is the lowest price for a one-way Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Geneve Airport flight. Return flights start at R 2,445. These prices can change based on availability.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from BLQ to GVA, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap flights from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Geneve Airport is easier if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices throughout the month and score a great deal.
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Handy information about Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
Of the departures from Guglielmo Marconi Airport, 74.23% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Bologna to Guglielmo Marconi Airport is approximately 10 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Geneve Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to BLQ:
Arriving at Geneve Airport (GVA)
Reserve a hotel close to GVA if you're catching a late Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Geneve Airport flight. Pick one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Geneve Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Enterprise to explore Geneva and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Geneve Airport around two weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Geneve Airport (GVA) to central Geneva
From Geneve Airport, Geneva is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to drive to the centre.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
When to fly to Geneve Airport (GVA)
March is the busiest month for flights from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Geneve Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Geneva in November.
When reserving your flight from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Geneve Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Geneva, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC (50ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -5ºC (23ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Search for cheap tickets from BLQ to GVA sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Switzerland
You've done Geneva, now it's time to explore other parts of Switzerland. Travel about 225 kilometres north-east to Zurich to check off its leading attractions. From Bahnhofstrasse to Swiss National Museum and Grossmunster, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 193 kilometres north-east of Geneva, Basel is another favourite stop in Switzerland. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Basel Minster, Bistro Kunstmuseum Basel and Rhine River Cruises.