Travelling from Tokyo to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ): What you need to know
Start your travel planning by considering where you'll catch your flight from Tokyo to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ). Haneda Airport (HND) and Narita International Airport (NRT) are Tokyo's main airports.
Guglielmo Marconi Airport is located in Bologna. The city follows the UTC+1 timezone and is eight hours behind Tokyo.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Tokyo to BLQ. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so be there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stay on schedule.
Airports in Tokyo
Haneda Airport (HND)
We make it easy to find cheap flights from Tokyo to BLQ with a stopover. To explore all the options departing from Haneda Airport (HND), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between HND and BLQ include:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
HND is about 16 kilometres from central Tokyo. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions.
Planning to catch an early flight from Tokyo to Guglielmo Marconi Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near Haneda Airport:
When it comes to Haneda Airport's on-time performance, 73.52% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
You'll find HND at 3丁目 Hanedakuko, Ota.
Narita International Airport (NRT)
Experience more along the way with a stopover on your flight from Tokyo to Guglielmo Marconi Airport. Check out these connections between Narita International Airport and BLQ:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
NRT is roughly 64 kilometres from central Tokyo. It takes 1 hour or so to reach the airport when driving from the city centre.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Tokyo to BLQ flight? Relax in a hotel near Narita International Airport before your trip officially starts. These stays have a room with your name on it:
70.53% of flights leaving Narita International Airport meet their expected arrival time.
NRT is located at 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
About Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Tokyo to Guglielmo Marconi Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near BLQ:
Hit the road running by picking up a Guglielmo Marconi Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Surprice, U-Save or RentSmart24 and explore beyond Bologna's main sights.
To get the lowest price, book your ride around two weeks ahead of your Tokyo to Guglielmo Marconi Airport flight.
Getting from Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to central Bologna
Guglielmo Marconi Airport to central Bologna is around 5 kilometres. If you're taking a cab or renting a car, do some research to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times vary depending on traffic and the time of day.
It'll take around 30 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tokyo to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Tokyo to Guglielmo Marconi Airport is R 5,688. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 13,600. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap flights from Tokyo to BLQ, book ahead. Airlines typically offer lower fares when tickets first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Tokyo to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
Think about the kind of experience you want when deciding the best time to fly. February is the quietest month to visit Bologna. June is when most people book flights from Tokyo to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ), which may be perfect if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
The warmest month in Bologna is July, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF). Lock in your Tokyo to BLQ plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
January sees temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Tokyo to Guglielmo Marconi Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Bologna
Once you've booked your flight from Tokyo to Guglielmo Marconi Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Bologna:
Piazza Maggiore and Delicious Bologna - Bologna Food Tour are a couple of top-rated attractions to add to your Bologna itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Quadrilatero.
Explore more of Italy
Bologna has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Italy just waiting to be discovered. Around 193 kilometres north-west of Bologna, a trip to Milan will keep your itinerary busy. 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. Start your sightseeing at Museo Nazionale del Cinema, Juventus Museum and Duomo di Torino e Cappella della Sacra Sindone.