Flying from Vancouver to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ): What you need to know
You can choose from multiple airports when planning your flight from Vancouver to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ). Check out your options for jetting out of Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH) and Abbotsford Airport (YXX).
The timezone in Bologna is UTC+1, which is eight hours ahead of Vancouver. Guglielmo Marconi Airport is located in Bologna.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your flight from Vancouver to BLQ.
If you're flying during a bank holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. Arrive two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at check-in and security will be longer.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Located around 14 kilometres from central Vancouver, YVR can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 35 minutes.
Have an early flight from Vancouver to Guglielmo Marconi Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by staying at one of these stays near Vancouver International Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Vancouver International Airport, data shows 71.77% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
You can get to CXH from the centre of Vancouver in approximately 5 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 15 minutes to cover the 2 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Vancouver to BLQ flight? Check in to a hotel near Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport before your trip officially begins. Here's where you can stay:
Abbotsford Airport (YXX)
From central Vancouver, YXX is around 64 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour to get to the airport by car and 1 hour 30 minutes or so on public transport.
Take the 'what ifs' out of departure day — stay near Abbotsford Airport and know you'll get to your gate with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early Vancouver to Guglielmo Marconi Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights get to their destinations without delays. At YXX, that rate is 67.97%.
About Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
Consider staying in a hotel near BLQ if you're catching a late flight from Vancouver to Guglielmo Marconi Airport. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Go where the road takes you with a Guglielmo Marconi Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Surprice, U-Save or RentSmart24 and discover more of Bologna and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride around two weeks ahead of your Vancouver to Guglielmo Marconi Airport flight.
Getting from Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to central Bologna
Central Bologna is around 5 kilometres from Guglielmo Marconi Airport. Journey times by car hire or cab will vary based on traffic conditions, so do a little research ahead of your trip.
It takes around 30 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
RM1,386 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Guglielmo Marconi Airport. A return flight starts at RM2,405. These fares may change based on availability.
To pick up cheap flights from Vancouver to BLQ, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Vancouver to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
Picture the kind of break you want when picking your flight dates. February is the quietest month to go to Bologna. June is when most people book flights from Vancouver to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ), which may be perfect if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
Book a Vancouver to BLQ plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Bologna to range from 16ºC (61ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Vancouver to Guglielmo Marconi Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF).
More about Bologna
Start your Bologna trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Vancouver to Guglielmo Marconi Airport, check out our selection of hotels including:
Piazza Maggiore and Delicious Bologna - Bologna Food Tour are a couple of top attractions to put on your Bologna to-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Quadrilatero.
Explore more of Italy
Milan is just one of the many places in Italy waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Bologna. Around 193 kilometres away to the north-west, well-known attractions include The 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 seeing Museo Nazionale del Cinema, Juventus Museum and Duomo di Torino e Cappella della Sacra Sindone.
