Flying from Bucharest to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ): What you need to know
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) is Bucharest's main airport. Explore your options for booking a flight from Bucharest to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) departing from here.
Expect to be travelling for 2 hours 15 minutes. On average, that's the time it takes for a direct Bucharest to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport flight.
Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport is located in Bologna. The city is in the UTC+1 timezone and is one hour behind Bucharest.
The most popular route is from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ), with 15 direct weekly services. If you're eager to be on your way, the earliest flight from OTP to BLQ is the 6:05am Wizz Air Malta option. If you need some extra time before takeoff, the final departure is at 10:40pm with Ryanair.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Bucharest to BLQ. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Show up at the airport even earlier during popular months like July. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and as much as four hours for an international flight. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to finalize your plans or simply relax.
Airports in Bucharest
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
You can book a direct flight from Bucharest to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) out of Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP).
You can travel on a direct flight from Bucharest to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport with Wizz Air Malta. This top carrier operates departures from OTP.
The majority of passengers prefer to book seats with Wizz Air Malta from OTP to BLQ.
Ryanair ranks as the leading on-time carrier on this route, with 82.61% of services arriving on schedule.
OTP is around 16 kilometres from central Bucharest. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 35 minutes.
Looking for a comfortable hotel close to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Bucharest to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
78% of flights that depart Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Baneasa Airport (BBU)
BBU is roughly 8 kilometres from the centre of Bucharest. Plan ahead to find the best way to get to your terminal.
Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before your Bucharest to BLQ flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to Baneasa Airport:
Flights from Baneasa Airport have a proven record for punctuality, with 82% of them landing as expected.
About Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
Have a late flight from Bucharest to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport? Don't let it end in exhaustion. Check in to one of these hotels near BLQ and hit the pillow fast:
Booking your vehicle around two weeks in advance of your Bucharest to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport flight can help you get a cheaper deal.
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 takes around 15 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bucharest to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Bucharest to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport is RM62. For a return flight on this route, the best price is RM138. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares may change.
To score cheap flights from Bucharest to BLQ, book your ticket 11 months before your planned departure.
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The best time to fly from Bucharest to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
June is when most people book flights from Bucharest to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ). Plan your visit to Bologna in December if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
The warmest month in Bologna is July, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF). Lock in your Bucharest to BLQ plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from Bucharest to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF).
More about Bologna
Once you've booked your flight from Bucharest to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Bologna:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Piazza Maggiore, St. Peter's Basilica Church and Two Towers are attractions you won't want to skip in Bologna.
Explore more of Italy
Bologna has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Italy just waiting to be explored. Around 193 kilometres northwest of Bologna, a visit to Milan will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Leonardo's Last Supper Museum, Milan Cathedral and Teatro alla Scala.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in Italy, head for Turin, roughly 290 kilometres west of Bologna. Museo Nazionale del Cinema, Juventus Museum and Duomo di Torino e Cappella della Sacra Sindone are among its highlights.