Travelling from Mexico City to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ): What you need to know
Lay the groundwork for your adventure by considering where you'll board your flight from Mexico City to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ). Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) and Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU) are the two main airports in Mexico City.
The timezone in Bologna is UTC+1, which is seven hours ahead of Mexico City. Guglielmo Marconi Airport is located in Bologna.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your flight from Mexico City to BLQ.
If you're travelling during a bank holiday or other peak period, allow extra time. Get there two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your trip and perhaps even visit a new city. When searching for cheap flights from Mexico City to BLQ leaving from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can stop along the way. Your journey might pause in:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Located around 8 kilometres from the centre of Mexico City, MEX can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 55 minutes.
Have an early flight from Mexico City to Guglielmo Marconi Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to Benito Juarez International Airport:
Benito Juarez International Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 80.91% of flights that depart MEX land on time.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
On public transport, you can travel from central Mexico City to NLU in about 1 hour 45 minutes. The terminal is roughly 40 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 55 minutes.
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As far as flight punctuality goes, Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 67.58%.
About Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
Have a late flight from Mexico City to Guglielmo Marconi Airport? Don't let it end in exhaustion. Stay at one of these hotels near BLQ and turn out the lights sooner:
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Get the best deal by booking your ride around two weeks before your Mexico City to Guglielmo Marconi Airport flight.
Getting from Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to central Bologna
Guglielmo Marconi Airport to central Bologna is roughly 5 kilometres. If you're renting a car or getting a cab, do a little research to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times can vary based on traffic conditions and the time of day.
It typically takes 30 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Mexico City to Guglielmo Marconi Airport is R 6,661. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 10,826. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap flights from Mexico City to BLQ, book in advance. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Mexico City to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
June is when most people book flights from Mexico City to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ). Plan your visit to Bologna in February for a quieter experience.
The warmest month in Bologna is July, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF). Lock in your Mexico City to BLQ plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Mexico City to Guglielmo Marconi Airport in January when temperatures are between -1ºC (30ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF).
More about Bologna
Start your Bologna trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Mexico City to Guglielmo Marconi Airport, check out our selection of hotels including:
Piazza Maggiore and Delicious Bologna - Bologna Food Tour are just the start of the top attractions to put on your Bologna itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Quadrilatero.
Explore more of Italy
You've seen Bologna, now it's time to discover more of Italy. Journey around 193 kilometres north-west to Milan to check off its must-visit sights. From The Last Supper Museum to Milan Cathedral and Teatro alla Scala, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in Italy, consider Turin, about 290 kilometres west of Bologna. Museo Nazionale del Cinema, Juventus Museum and Duomo di Torino e Cappella della Sacra Sindone are key reasons to visit.
