Travelling from London to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ): What you need to know
When organising your flight from London to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ), you'll have a good selection of airports to take off from. Check out London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for your departure options. Other possibilities include Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY).
The average time for a direct London to Guglielmo Marconi Airport flight is 2 hours 10 minutes.
Bologna is one hour ahead of London. Guglielmo Marconi Airport is located in Bologna, which runs on the UTC+1 timezone.
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) is the most popular route. There are 19 direct departures a week to choose from. If you prefer starting your day later, hop on the last flight with British Airways at 8:45pm. Opt for the first LHR to BLQ departure operated by British Airways at 7:30am if you're aiming for an earlier start.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your flight from London to BLQ. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
With more people on the move during high season, aim to be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will allow for extra wait times.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Get there in one go from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Direct flights from London to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) are available from here.
British Airways is a well-known carrier that offers direct flights from London to Guglielmo Marconi Airport departing from LHR.
British Airways is the airline with the highest number of bookings for flights from LHR to BLQ.
British Airways is the most consistent performer for punctuality on this route.
LHR is about 31 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour.
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68.18% of flights that take off from London Heathrow Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Squeeze in an extra adventure with a stopover on your flight from London to Guglielmo Marconi Airport. Here's where you can connect between London Gatwick Airport and BLQ:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Using public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in around 30 minutes. The airport is roughly 80 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
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69.26% of all departures from London Gatwick Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
Stansted Airport (STN)
One takeoff, one touchdown. You can book a direct flight from London to Guglielmo Marconi Airport leaving from Stansted Airport (STN).
Get ready to jet away with Ryanair. It offers direct London to BLQ plane tickets from STN.
The airline with the highest booking numbers between STN and BLQ is Ryanair.
The carrier with the most reliable on-time arrival rate on this route is Ryanair.
The journey to STN from central London is around 1 hour 25 minutes by public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you about 1 hour to cover the 64 kilometres or so.
Make departure day worry-free — stay near Stansted Airport and know you'll get to the terminal with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you have an early London to Guglielmo Marconi Airport flight:
The on-time performance record of STN is 64.73%. In simpler terms, that's how frequently flights from this airport arrive at their final stop as planned.
About Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
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Booking your ride around two weeks in advance of your London to Guglielmo Marconi Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
Getting from Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to central Bologna
The centre of Bologna is around 5 kilometres from Guglielmo Marconi Airport. Journey times by car hire or cab will vary depending on traffic conditions and time of day, so do a little research before you go.
It typically takes 30 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
R 356 is the best price for a one-way ticket from London to Guglielmo Marconi Airport. A return flight starts from R 681. These prices may change based on demand.
Book ten months before flying. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from London to BLQ.
The best month for picking up cheap London to Guglielmo Marconi Airport tickets is March. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then select the dates with the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from London to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from London to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ). June is the peak month for travel to Bologna. If you like things a bit more low-key, go in February.
Before locking in your London to BLQ plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Bologna, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
January has temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Look for cheap tickets from London to Guglielmo Marconi Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Bologna
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Piazza Maggiore and Delicious Bologna - Bologna Food Tour are just a couple of the top attractions to put on your Bologna to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Quadrilatero.
Explore more of Italy
Milan is just one of the many cities 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 essential stop 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.
