Flying from Tehran to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ): What you need to know
Tehran's main base, Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA), is where many great holidays begin. Explore the options for leaving from here when booking your flight from Tehran to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ).
Guglielmo Marconi Airport is located in Bologna. The city operates on the UTC+1 timezone and is two hours 30 minutes behind Tehran.
Leave enough time to get on your flight from Tehran to BLQ. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Longer lines at check-in and security are likely if you're heading away during high season, so give yourself a little extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak times? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Tehran
Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Tehran to BLQ. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA). Break up the journey at one of these popular airports:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
IKA is around 56 kilometres from central Tehran. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 1 hour or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Booked an early flight from Tehran to Guglielmo Marconi Airport? Stay somewhere near Imam Khomeini International Airport, such as Remis Hotel. Rexan Hotel will also put you moments from the departure gate.
69.19% of flights that take off from Imam Khomeini International Airport reach their destination on time.
About Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
If you have a late flight from Tehran to Guglielmo Marconi Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near BLQ:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Guglielmo Marconi Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Surprice, U-Save or RentSmart24 to explore Bologna and beyond.
Booking your vehicle around two weeks in advance of your Tehran to Guglielmo Marconi Airport flight can help you get a cheaper deal.
Getting from Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to central Bologna
Guglielmo Marconi Airport is around 5 kilometres from central Bologna. How long it'll take to get to the centre in a car hire or cab will depend on the time of day. Do a little research before your trip.
It'll take around 30 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tehran to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
Right now, R 2,553 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Tehran to Guglielmo Marconi Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 5,697. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Tehran to BLQ. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest Tehran to Guglielmo Marconi Airport tickets across the month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
Finding a cheap plane ticket from Tehran to BLQ is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as the price has dropped.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Tehran to Guglielmo Marconi Airport.
The best time to fly from Tehran to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
June is the most popular month for flights from Tehran to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ). Plan your visit to Bologna in February if you'd rather avoid peak season.
Book a Tehran to BLQ plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Bologna to range from 16ºC (61ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Tehran to Guglielmo Marconi Airport in January when temperatures are between -1ºC (30ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF).
More about Bologna
Once you've booked your flight from Tehran to Guglielmo Marconi Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Bologna:
There are loads of fantastic things to do in Bologna when you're ready to go sightseeing. Kick things off at Piazza Maggiore followed by Delicious Bologna - Bologna Food Tour and Quadrilatero.
Explore more of Italy
Bologna has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Italy just waiting to be discovered. About 193 kilometres north-west of Bologna, a trip to Milan will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like The Last Supper Museum, Milan Cathedral and Teatro alla Scala.
Around 290 kilometres west of Bologna, Turin is another favourite stop in Italy. Experience major highlights starting with Museo Nazionale del Cinema, Juventus Museum and Duomo di Torino e Cappella della Sacra Sindone.