Flying from Melbourne to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ): What you need to know
Bologna is ten hours behind Melbourne. Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport is located in Bologna, which is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Melbourne to BLQ. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Popular months like December or other busy periods mean bigger queues and potential delays. Stay on schedule by arriving at the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Whether you're eager to visit a new city on the way or just have a break, we make it easy to find a flight with a stopover. To compare your options taking off from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Dubai International Airport (DXB) is a stop you can make when searching for cheap flights from Melbourne to BLQ.
Travelling from central Melbourne to MEL takes about 35 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a taxi, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from Melbourne to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some bonus sleep) by staying at one of these hotels close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
Of the departures from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 68% land on time at their destination.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
AVV is around 56 kilometres from central Melbourne. It'll take 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
You're off on holiday, so why not spend another night away at a hotel close to Avalon Airport? Before your Melbourne to BLQ flight, make yourself comfortable at Corio Bay Motel.
Avalon Airport has a track record for punctuality. 80% of flights leaving here make it to their final destination as planned.
About Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Melbourne to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near BLQ:
Grab a Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport rental car and explore Bologna and beyond with your own set of wheels. Surprice, U-Save and RentSmart24 are popular providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride around two weeks before your Melbourne to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport flight.
Getting from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to central Bologna
Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport is around 6 kilometres from central Bologna. It takes around 15 minutes or so to drive to the city.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 15 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
$1,167 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport. Return flights start from $1,873. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Melbourne to BLQ if you book ahead. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird discounts.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
June is the busiest month for flights from Melbourne to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ). Plan your visit to Bologna in January for a quieter experience.
Lock in a Melbourne to BLQ plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Bologna to range from 16ºC to 35ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Melbourne to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport in January when temperatures are between -1ºC and 11ºC.
More about Bologna
Start your Bologna trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, explore our range of accommodation options including:
Delicious Bologna - Bologna Food Tour and Piazza Maggiore are just a couple of the leading attractions to add to your Bologna travel itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Quadrilatero.
Explore more of Italy
You've seen Bologna, now it's time to discover more of Italy. Journey around 193 kilometres northwest to Milan to tick off its top attractions. From Leonardo's Last Supper Museum to Milan Cathedral and Teatro alla Scala, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Turin is another essential stop in Italy and is around 290 kilometres west of Bologna. No journey is complete without a visit to Museo Nazionale del Cinema, Juventus Museum and Duomo di Torino e Cappella della Sacra Sindone.