Travelling from Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB) to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport is 1 hour 10 minutes.
Bologna's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Olbia.
Every week, there are 27 Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport flights. If you want to take off early, take the 06:00 Volotea flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the last flight is at 23:35 with Ryanair.
For a smooth journey, 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 OLB to BLQ flight.
Travelling during a peak month like August? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
A variety of airlines offer direct flights from Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport, so jetting to Bologna (and then seeing more of Italy!) is easy. Popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Ryanair on this route.
With an impressive 83.78% of services arriving as scheduled, Ryanair is the most punctual carrier offering OLB to BLQ flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between OLB and BLQ:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Palese Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB) to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
R 304 is the best price for a one-way Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 609. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
To get cheap tickets from OLB to BLQ, book your trip five months ahead of your departure date.
The cheapest month for flights from Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
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Handy information about Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB)
Of all flights leaving Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport, 79.61% land on time at their destination.
Central Olbia to Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport is approximately 5 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 10 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 25 minutes.
Have an early flight from Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to OLB:
Arriving at Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
Book a hotel near BLQ if you're catching a late Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab a Guglielmo Marconi Airport rental car and explore Bologna and beyond with your own set of wheels. Surprice, U-Save and RentSmart24 are top providers you can book with here.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Guglielmo Marconi Airport around two weeks before your trip.
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 reach the centre by car.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport. June is the most popular month to visit Bologna. If you're after a more laid-back vibe, go in January.
Book your flight from Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport for July if you want to go to Bologna during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from OLB to BLQ in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest 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 waiting to be discovered. About 306 kilometres south of Bologna, a trip to Rome will keep you busy. 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.
If you're ready to explore another major stop in Italy, head for Milan, roughly 209 kilometres north-west of Bologna. Grande Museo del Duomo di Milano, Milan Cathedral and The Last Supper Museum are key reasons to visit.
