Travelling from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bologna International Airport (BLQ): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Manchester Airport to Bologna International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 20 minutes.
Bologna is one hour ahead of Manchester and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
Every week, there are three Manchester Airport to Bologna International Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Get to the airport on time to board your MAN to BLQ flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Ryanair is your gateway to exploring Bologna (and perhaps some other exciting corners of Italy!). Check out the direct flights from Manchester Airport to Bologna International Airport offered by this airline.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Ryanair on this route.
Ryanair is the most punctual carrier operating MAN to BLQ flights. A dependable 88.89% of its departures on this route land as scheduled.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Manchester Airport to Bologna International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between MAN and BLQ include:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Zurich Airport
Handy information about Manchester Airport (MAN)
When it comes to Manchester Airport's on-time performance, 65% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Manchester Airport is about 14 kilometres from central Manchester. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 20 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Manchester Airport to Bologna International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near MAN:
Arriving at Bologna International Airport (BLQ)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Manchester Airport to Bologna International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near BLQ instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Bologna International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Surprice, U-Save or RentSmart24 and explore beyond Bologna's usual tourist stops.
Reserving your ride from Bologna International Airport about two weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
When to fly to Bologna International Airport (BLQ)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Manchester Airport to Bologna International Airport. June is the most popular month to head to Bologna. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Manchester Airport to Bologna International Airport for July if you want to explore Bologna during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MAN to BLQ in January. Average temperatures are between -1ºC (30ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) then.
Explore more of Italy
Rome is just one of the many places in Italy waiting to be explored once you've seen 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 you're interested in discovering another corner of Italy, head for Milan, about 209 kilometres north-west of Bologna. Leonardo's Last Supper Museum, Teatro alla Scala and Milan Cathedral are highlights.