Flying from Seattle to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ): What you need to know
Bologna is nine hours ahead of Seattle. Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport is located in Bologna, which is in the UTC+1 timezone.
To ensure you get on your flight from Seattle to BLQ, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Hopping on a plane during a peak time like July? Popular seasons (like Thanksgiving, Christmas and spring break) can easily add another hour at check-in and security. Be extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Seattle to BLQ. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). Slip in a stop (and skip the high fares) by flying through one of these popular airports:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
SEA is around 23 kilometres from central Seattle. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 35 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your journey? Stay near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Seattle to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport scores top marks for on-time performance. 80% of flights that depart SEA land on time.
Seattle Paine Field International Airport (PAE)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Seattle to PAE in around 1 hour 30 minutes. The airport is roughly 40 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 40 minutes.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Seattle Paine Field International Airport the day before your Seattle to BLQ flight:
Most flights that depart Seattle Paine Field International Airport make it to their destination within the expected time frame. It boasts an on-time performance rate of 80%.
About Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Seattle to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near BLQ instead:
Booking your vehicle around two weeks in advance of your Seattle to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to central Bologna
From Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, central Bologna is around 6 kilometres away. It takes about 15 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
It typically takes 15 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Seattle to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport is R 4,880. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 9,689. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares may change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Seattle to BLQ if you book early. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.
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The best time to fly from Seattle to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
Picture the kind of break you want when picking your flight dates. December is the quietest month to visit Bologna. June is when most people book flights from Seattle to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ), which may be perfect if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
The warmest month in Bologna is July, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF). Lock in your Seattle to BLQ plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Seattle to Bologna 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 Seattle to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, explore our range of accommodation options including:
Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. Piazza Maggiore, St. Peter's Basilica Church and Two Towers are must-visits when exploring Bologna.
Explore more of Italy
Milan is just one of the many cities in Italy waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Bologna. Around 193 kilometres away to the northwest, its top attractions include Leonardo's Last Supper Museum, Milan Cathedral and Teatro alla Scala.
Turin is another favourite destination in Italy and is around 290 kilometres west of Bologna. No journey is complete without dropping by Museo Nazionale del Cinema, Juventus Museum and Duomo di Torino e Cappella della Sacra Sindone.
