Travelling from Houston to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ): What you need to know
Start your travel planning by working out where you'll catch your flight from Houston to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ). George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) are the two main airports in Houston.
The timezone in Bologna is UTC+1, which is six hours ahead of Houston. Guglielmo Marconi Airport is located in Bologna.
To ensure you get on your flight from Houston to BLQ, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
With more people on the move during peak seasons, it's wise to get to your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will help you deal with any delays.
Airports in Houston
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a travel break and maybe even visit a new city. When searching for cheap flights from Houston to BLQ departing from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Your journey might pause in:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
IAH is around 27 kilometres from central Houston. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 50 minutes.
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When it comes to George Bush Intercontinental Airport's on-time performance, 78.42% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
The address for IAH is 16930 JFK Boulevard.
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
HOU is around 19 kilometres from central Houston. It'll take you 20 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes.
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Flights from William P. Hobby Airport have a track record for punctuality, with 81.06% of them touching down on schedule.
HOU is located at 7800 Airport Boulevard.
About Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
Have a late flight from Houston to Guglielmo Marconi Airport? Don't let it rob you of real rest. Check in to one of these hotels near BLQ and turn out the lights sooner:
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For the lowest price, book your vehicle around two weeks in advance of your Houston to Guglielmo Marconi Airport flight.
Getting from Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to central Bologna
Guglielmo Marconi Airport is about 5 kilometres from central Bologna. The time it takes to get to the centre by car hire or cab will depend on the time of day. Do a little research beforehand.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
R 5,521 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Houston to Guglielmo Marconi Airport. A return flight starts from R 9,479. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Houston to BLQ. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
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The best time to fly from Houston to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
June is when most people book flights from Houston to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ). Plan your visit to Bologna in February if you'd rather avoid peak season.
The warmest month in Bologna is July, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF). Book your Houston to BLQ plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Houston to Guglielmo Marconi Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Bologna
After booking your flight from Houston to Guglielmo Marconi Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Bologna:
Every great holiday has to include a little sightseeing. Piazza Maggiore, Delicious Bologna - Bologna Food Tour and Quadrilatero are essential stops on your Bologna itinerary.
Explore more of Italy
Milan is just one of the many places in Italy waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Bologna. Around 193 kilometres away to the north-west, top sights here include The Last Supper Museum, Milan Cathedral and Teatro alla Scala.
Turin is another well-known destination in Italy and is around 290 kilometres west of Bologna. No trip is complete without visiting Museo Nazionale del Cinema, Juventus Museum and Duomo di Torino e Cappella della Sacra Sindone.
