Flying from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bologna International Airport (BLQ): what you need to know
The timezone in Bologna is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of London.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your LGW to BLQ flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Bologna International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between LGW and BLQ include:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
London Gatwick Airport maintains a solid on-time record, making delays less likely. Departures from LGW land at their destination as scheduled 82% of the time.
Central London to London Gatwick Airport is approximately 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 1 hour 5 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Catching an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Bologna International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to LGW:
Arriving at Bologna International Airport (BLQ)
If you have a late London Gatwick Airport to Bologna International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these hotels near BLQ:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Bologna International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Surprice, U-Save or RentSmart24 and explore beyond Bologna's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Bologna International Airport about two weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Bologna International Airport (BLQ) to central Bologna
From Bologna International Airport, Bologna is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes around 15 minutes.
When to fly to Bologna International Airport (BLQ)
June is the most popular month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Bologna International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Bologna in March.
The warmest month in Bologna is July, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF). Lock in your flights from London Gatwick Airport to Bologna International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from LGW to BLQ in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) on average.
Explore more of Italy
Rome is just one of the many cities in Italy waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Bologna. Around 306 kilometres away to the south, its top attractions include Vatican Museums, St. Peter's Basilica and Saint Peter's Square.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in Italy, head for Milan, about 209 kilometres north-west of Bologna. Leonardo's Last Supper Museum, Teatro alla Scala and Milan Cathedral are key reasons to visit.