Flying from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Bologna International Airport (BLQ): what you need to know
Around 50 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Milan Malpensa Airport to Bologna International Airport.
Milan and Bologna follow the same timezone, UTC+1.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Get to the airport on time to catch your MXP to BLQ flight.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Travelling to Bologna (and then seeing more of Italy!) is easy with Neos. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Milan Malpensa Airport to Bologna International Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Neos on this route.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Milan Malpensa Airport to Bologna International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Popular stopovers between MXP and BLQ include:
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Munich Airport
Zurich Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Bologna International Airport (BLQ)
R 541 is currently the best price for a one-way Milan Malpensa Airport to Bologna International Airport flight. Return flights start at R 1,082. These fares may change depending on availability.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from MXP to BLQ if you book early. Airlines often have some great early bird rates.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across the month when looking for your flight from Milan Malpensa Airport to Bologna International Airport.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from MXP to BLQ.
Discover the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Milan Malpensa Airport to Bologna International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Of all flights departing from Milan Malpensa Airport, 76% arrive on time at their destination.
Milan Malpensa Airport is around 48 kilometres from central Milan. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 50 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of around 50 minutes when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from Milan Malpensa Airport to Bologna International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near MXP:
Arriving at Bologna International Airport (BLQ)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Milan Malpensa Airport to Bologna International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near BLQ instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Bologna International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Surprice, U-Save or RentSmart24 and experience the lesser-explored corners of Bologna and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Bologna International Airport about two weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Bologna International Airport (BLQ) to central Bologna
From Bologna International Airport, Bologna is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of about 15 minutes.
When to fly to Bologna International Airport (BLQ)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Milan Malpensa Airport to Bologna International Airport. June is the most popular month to visit Bologna. If you want a quieter vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Milan Malpensa Airport to Bologna International Airport for July if you want to visit Bologna during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MXP to BLQ around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Italy
Bologna has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Italy waiting to be explored. About 306 kilometres south of Bologna, a visit to Rome will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like Vatican Museums, St. Peter's Basilica and Saint Peter's Square.
Around 209 kilometres north-west of Bologna, Milan is another essential stop in Italy. No visit is complete without checking out Leonardo's Last Supper Museum, Teatro alla Scala and Milan Cathedral.