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Cheap round-trip flights to Bologna
These prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices quoted are per person, return, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Thu, 4 Feb
LGW
Gatwickto
FLR
Peretola£32
Fri, 30 Oct
LGW
Gatwickto
BLQ
Guglielmo Marconi£35
Mon, 15 Mar
LHR
Heathrowto
BLQ
Guglielmo Marconi£41
Fri, 4 Dec - Tue, 8 Dec
LGW
Gatwickto
FLR
Peretola£54
Thu, 12 Nov - Sun, 15 Nov
LGW
Gatwickto
BLQ
Guglielmo Marconi£60
Thu, 25 Feb - Sun, 28 Feb
LHR
Heathrowto
BLQ
Guglielmo Marconi£61
Tue, 1 Sep
LCY
London Cityto
FLR
Peretola£63
Wed, 2 Sep
MAN
Manchesterto
BLQ
Guglielmo Marconi£67
Mon, 31 Aug - Thu, 10 Sep
LCY
London Cityto
FLR
Peretola£94
Mon, 2 Nov - Mon, 16 Nov
LHR
Heathrowto
FLR
Peretola£117
Thu, 4 Feb
LGW
Gatwickto
FLR
Peretola£32
Fri, 30 Oct
LGW
Gatwickto
BLQ
Guglielmo Marconi£35
Mon, 15 Mar
LHR
Heathrowto
BLQ
Guglielmo Marconi£41
Tue, 1 Sep
LCY
London Cityto
FLR
Peretola£63
Wed, 2 Sep
MAN
Manchesterto
BLQ
Guglielmo Marconi£67
Fri, 4 Dec - Tue, 8 Dec
LGW
Gatwickto
FLR
Peretola£54
Thu, 12 Nov - Sun, 15 Nov
LGW
Gatwickto
BLQ
Guglielmo Marconi£60
Thu, 25 Feb - Sun, 28 Feb
LHR
Heathrowto
BLQ
Guglielmo Marconi£61
Mon, 31 Aug - Thu, 10 Sep
LCY
London Cityto
FLR
Peretola£94
Mon, 2 Nov - Mon, 16 Nov
LHR
Heathrowto
FLR
Peretola£117
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Cheap flights to Bologna
Bologna is one of Italy’s best kept secrets – so keep this information firmly to yourself!
History and mouth-watering cuisine are what makes this northern Italian city so special, and the fact that you can readily grab some of the cheapest Italian air fares if you fly to Bologna.
Want to find out how you can fly return to this delightful Italian city for less than your share of a meal out? We’ll show you how!
When to book cheap flights to Bologna
If it is rock-bottom priced flights that you are looking for then the months of January and February oblige. The temperature is cool, but far from freezing, and the skies are usually cloudless. Art lovers can take in the Arte Fiera exhibitions that are hosted throughout the city in late-January.
To see the city at its best, however, we recommend looking for cheap flights to Bologna during the months of March, April, May and October. The scorching heat of summer has either not arrived or it has passed in these months and the weather is perfect for indulging in a little people-watching as you enjoy the city’s café culture. Petrolheads will love May’s Mille Miglia, as vintage and classic cars race through the city’s streets.
Unusually for holiday flights departing from the UK you can also find cheap plane tickets to Bologna during the school summer holidays. However, you will find Bologna something of an arid, ghost town as many businesses close down for the holiday period.
How to find the best flight deals to Bologna
With a little flexibility you can find cheap flights to Bologna whenever you wish to travel – but those who book early will always find the best bargains.
- Check to see if there are departures to Bologna from other UK airports that are convenient for you. To do this you can click on ‘Nearby airports’ and immediately see the price of flights from alternative locations.
- If you are flying from London try a search using ‘All London airports’. This opens out the choice of flights and carriers – which will increase your chance of finding a lower air fare.
- You can use Expedia to compare flight prices to Bologna across a range of dates. Select ‘Show flexible dates’ when your flight results are returned and you can quickly find the cheapest days to travel on.
UK departures to Bologna
Optimal flight times from UK airports to Bologna are:
- London to Bologna – 2 hours 10 minutes
- Manchester to Bologna – 2 hours 25 minutes
- Birmingham to Bologna – 3 hours 55 minutes (no direct flights)
- Glasgow to Bologna – 4 hours 45 minutes (no direct flights)
- Newcastle to Bologna – 3 hours 55 minutes (no direct flights)
- Edinburgh to Bologna – 2 hours 45 minutes
- Belfast to Bologna – 4 hours 10 minutes (no direct flights)
Main airports in Bologna
Guglielmo Marconi Airport is situated just over 3 miles from the centre of Bologna. The airport offers a number of transport options to reach the city centre. Taxis are available, as are car hire options for those wishing to explore Bologna’s surrounds. The cost-effective and efficient Aerobus will shuttle you from the airport to Bologna’s central railway station. It runs every 11 minutes, and tickets cost just six euros.
Which airlines fly to Bologna?
Airlines offering direct flights to Bologna from the UK include:
- Ryanair
- British Airways
In addition, connecting flights can be found with:
- Air France
- KLM
- Lufthansa
How to get around in Bologna
ATC operates a number of bus routes within the city of Bologna. Tickets can be obtained on the bus itself, from ticket machines at bus stops or from newsagents and tobacconists.
There are a number of taxi ranks throughout the city, although taking a taxi can be expensive for longer journeys.
The central train station provides fast and regular links to many Italian cities and is an ideal option if you are travelling south through the country.
What are the must-sees in Bologna?
The famously lopsided twin towers of Asinelli and Garisenda are an iconic symbol of Bologna. They can be seen from most parts of the old town and seem to look benevolently down on the 15th century Piazza Maggiore that acts as the centrepiece of all the city’s historic buildings.
Cuisine is what Bologna does best, and this has earned it the nickname of La Grassa (the Fat One). Make sure you try some of the local specialities that include prosciutto, mortadella and turkey with pecorino cheese.
Students have flocked to Bologna since 1088, when Europe's oldest university was founded here. This gives the city a cosmopolitan, youthful edge that is reflected in its vibrant nightlife and never-ending stream of festivals and events.
Tips for travelling to Bologna
Tipping taxi drivers is discretionary in Bologna as the metered fares are calculated to include service charges.
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Trending flights to Bologna
These prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices quoted are per person, return, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Thu, 4 Feb
LGW
Gatwickto
FLR
Peretola£32
Fri, 4 Dec - Tue, 8 Dec
LGW
Gatwickto
FLR
Peretola£54
Thu, 4 Feb
LGW
Gatwickto
FLR
Peretola£32
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