Travelling from Los Angeles to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ): What you need to know
Los Angeles has a couple of airports where you can kick off your trip. Explore your options for booking a flight from Los Angeles to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) heading out from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) or Van Nuys Airport (VNY).
Bologna is eight hours ahead of Los Angeles. Guglielmo Marconi Airport is located in Bologna, which operates on the UTC+1 timezone.
Your flight from Los Angeles to BLQ won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
With more people on the move during peak seasons, you'll want 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 Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
We make it easy to book cheap flights from Los Angeles to BLQ with a stopover. To explore your options departing from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between LAX and BLQ include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The journey from central Los Angeles to LAX takes about 55 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a relaxed start to your trip? Stay near Los Angeles International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Los Angeles to Guglielmo Marconi Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Los Angeles International Airport has a strong on-time performance, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from LAX land at their destination as scheduled 81.05% of the time.
You'll find LAX at One World Way.
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
VNY is around 32 kilometres from central Los Angeles. It'll take you 35 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 40 minutes.
Taking off bright and early? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Van Nuys Airport the day before your Los Angeles to BLQ flight:
About Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Los Angeles to Guglielmo Marconi Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near BLQ instead:
Grab a Guglielmo Marconi Airport rental car and explore Bologna and beyond with your own wheels. Surprice, U-Save and RentSmart24 are leading providers to choose from here.
Booking your ride around two weeks ahead of your Los Angeles to Guglielmo Marconi Airport flight can help you get a cheaper deal.
Getting from Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to central Bologna
Guglielmo Marconi Airport to central Bologna is roughly 5 kilometres. If you're getting a cab or renting a car, do some research to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times will vary based on traffic conditions and the time of day.
It typically takes 30 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
Currently, R 3,695 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Los Angeles to Guglielmo Marconi Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 7,126. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Los Angeles to BLQ, book in advance. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your Los Angeles to Guglielmo Marconi Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Los Angeles to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Los Angeles to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ). June is the busiest month to visit Bologna. If you like your getaways a little more chill, go in February.
Lock in a Los Angeles to BLQ plane ticket departing in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Bologna to range from 16ºC (61ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Los Angeles to Guglielmo Marconi Airport in January when temperatures are between -1ºC (30ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF).
More about Bologna
Once you've booked your flight from Los Angeles to Guglielmo Marconi Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Bologna:
Your trip to Bologna should come with a bit of sightseeing. Major attractions you can't miss include Piazza Maggiore, Delicious Bologna - Bologna Food Tour and Quadrilatero.
Explore more of Italy
Milan is just one of the many cities in Italy waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Bologna. Around 193 kilometres away to the north-west, well-known attractions include The Last Supper Museum, Milan Cathedral and Teatro alla Scala.
Turin is another standout destination in Italy and is around 290 kilometres west of Bologna. No journey is complete without visiting Museo Nazionale del Cinema, Juventus Museum and Duomo di Torino e Cappella della Sacra Sindone.
