Flying from Washington DC to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ): What you need to know
When planning your flight from Washington DC to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ), there's a good selection of airports to start your journey from. Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) are Washington DC's major terminals.
The timezone in Bologna is UTC+1, which is five hours ahead of Washington DC. Guglielmo Marconi Airport is located in Bologna.
Your flight from Washington DC to BLQ won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so show up even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to keep to your schedule.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
Located around 8 kilometres from central Washington DC, DCA can be reached in about 15 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport is roughly 45 minutes.
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Of all flights departing from Ronald Reagan National Airport, 76.44% land on time at their destination.
DCA is located at 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Turn your flight into part of the adventure with a stopover on your flight from Washington DC to Guglielmo Marconi Airport. Here's where you can connect between Washington Dulles International Airport and BLQ:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
You can arrive at IAD from central Washington DC in about 50 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to cover the 56 kilometres or so.
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74.39% of all departures from Washington Dulles International Airport arrive according to schedule.
You'll find IAD at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
Whether just for a couple of hours or a few days, a stopover can make your whole trip feel more relaxed and effortless. When flying out of Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI), you can book a flight ticket from Washington DC to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) stopping at London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
From the centre of Washington DC, BWI is around 48 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 50 minutes to reach the airport by car and 1 hour 30 minutes or so on public transport.
Make catching an early Washington DC to Guglielmo Marconi Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Book a room at one of these hotels close to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport and head to your check-in counter without rushing:
The on-time performance rating of BWI is 77.13%. In other words, that's how often flights that depart this airport arrive within the expected time frame.
About Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
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Getting from Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to central Bologna
Central Bologna is about 5 kilometres from Guglielmo Marconi Airport. Journey times by car hire or cab will vary depending on time of day, so do some research before you go.
It takes roughly 30 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
Right now, $410 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Guglielmo Marconi Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $895. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Washington DC to BLQ. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
February is the quietest month for flights from Washington DC to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ), while June is the busiest. Find the ideal time to visit Bologna based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
The warmest month in Bologna is July, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC and 35ºC. Lock in your Washington DC to BLQ flight ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Washington DC to Guglielmo Marconi Airport in January when temperatures are between -1ºC and 11ºC.
More about Bologna
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There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be difficult to know where to start. Piazza Maggiore, Delicious Bologna - Bologna Food Tour and Quadrilatero are major attractions which should be on any well-planned Bologna itinerary.
Explore more of Italy
Milan is just one of the many cities in Italy waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Bologna. Around 193 kilometres away to the north-west, its top attractions include The Last Supper Museum, Milan Cathedral and Teatro alla Scala.
If you're interested in discovering another major stop 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 key reasons to visit.