Travelling from London Luton Airport (LTN) to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 10 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from London Luton Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport.
Bologna's timezone is UTC+1, making Bologna one hour ahead of London.
Flights from LTN to BLQ start from 06:15 — the first with Ryanair. The latest departure is at 17:40 with Ryanair. Overall, there are three weekly London Luton Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your LTN to BLQ flight.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Ryanair has direct flights from London Luton Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Bologna — and maybe even more of Italy if you have time.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Ryanair on this route.
With 76.92% of its services landing on schedule, Ryanair is the most punctual carrier operating LTN to BLQ flights.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Luton Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between LTN and BLQ:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Luton Airport (LTN) to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
R 426 is currently the lowest price for a one-way London Luton Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport flight. Return flights start at R 764. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
Book five months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from LTN to BLQ.
Schedule your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from London Luton Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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Handy information about London Luton Airport (LTN)
Of the departures from London Luton Airport, 72.75% land on schedule at their destination.
Central London to London Luton Airport is approximately 56 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 1 hour 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 20 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near LTN? If you've booked an early flight from London Luton Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
If you're coming in on a late London Luton Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these hotels near BLQ:
Pick up a Guglielmo Marconi Airport rental car and discover Bologna and beyond with your own wheels. Surprice, U-Save and RentSmart24 are top outlets to choose from here.
Reserving your ride from Guglielmo Marconi Airport around two weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to central Bologna
From Guglielmo Marconi Airport, Bologna is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 30 minutes.
When to fly to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
June is the busiest month for flights from London Luton Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Bologna in January.
Lock in your flight from London Luton Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport for July if you'd like to go to Bologna during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from LTN to BLQ in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) on average.
Explore more of Italy
Bologna has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Italy just waiting to be explored. About 306 kilometres south of Bologna, a visit to Rome will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Colosseum, World’s smallest country Vatican City tour - City of Rome Capital, Italy (Self-Guided free walking tour) by FreeGuides.com and Trevi Fountain.
Around 209 kilometres north-west of Bologna, Milan is another favourite stop in Italy. Start your sightseeing at Grande Museo del Duomo di Milano, Milan Cathedral and The Last Supper Museum.