Flying from Melbourne to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ): What you need to know
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is Melbourne's main airport. Check out your options for booking a flight from Melbourne to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) taking off from here.
The timezone in Bologna is UTC+1, which is ten hours behind Melbourne. Guglielmo Marconi Airport is located in Bologna.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your flight from Melbourne to BLQ.
Heading away during a peak period like school or public holidays? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. For peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to explore a new city or just take a break during your journey. When searching for a cheap flight from Melbourne to BLQ, uncheck 'Direct flights only' to compare all potential stops. Dubai Airport (DXB) is an option when leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL).
MEL is about 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 40 minutes.
Looking for a comfortable hotel close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Melbourne to Guglielmo Marconi Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
AVV is about 56 kilometres from central Melbourne. It takes 50 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 2 hours 5 minutes.
Getting to the airport on time before your Melbourne to BLQ flight is a lot easier when you stay close to Avalon Airport. If you have an early departure, Corio Bay Motel will have you a quick ride from check-in.
Flights from Avalon Airport have a proven record for punctuality, with 80.09% of them arriving as planned.
About Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Melbourne to Guglielmo Marconi Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these options 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.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride around two weeks ahead of your Melbourne to Guglielmo Marconi Airport flight.
Getting from Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to central Bologna
Central Bologna is roughly 5 kilometres from Guglielmo Marconi Airport. Travel times by cab or car hire will vary based on traffic conditions, so do a little research before you go.
Travelling on public transport takes around 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Guglielmo Marconi Airport is R 7,755. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 16,476. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares may change.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Melbourne to BLQ. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest Melbourne to Guglielmo Marconi Airport tickets throughout the entire month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
There's no need to search every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you when a better deal comes up on plane tickets from Melbourne to BLQ.
Save on your flight from Melbourne to Guglielmo Marconi Airport by using the search filters. Select your preferred departure time, duration and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Melbourne to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ). June is when most people visit Bologna. If you like things a bit more low-key, think about going in February.
Book a Melbourne to BLQ plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Bologna to range from 16ºC (61ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Melbourne to Guglielmo Marconi Airport in January when temperatures are between -1ºC (30ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF).
More about Bologna
Start your Bologna trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Guglielmo Marconi Airport, explore our range of hotels including:
There are loads of fantastic things to do in Bologna when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Kick things off at Piazza Maggiore followed by Delicious Bologna - Bologna Food Tour and Quadrilatero.
Explore more of Italy
You've done Bologna, now it's time to explore other parts of Italy. Journey around 193 kilometres north-west to Milan to tick off its must-visit sights. From The Last Supper Museum to Milan Cathedral and Teatro alla Scala, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you're looking to explore another major destination in Italy, head for Turin, about 290 kilometres west of Bologna. Museo Nazionale del Cinema, Juventus Museum and Duomo di Torino e Cappella della Sacra Sindone are key highlights.
