Travelling from Belfast to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ): What you need to know
Get your holiday planning started by considering where you'll catch your flight from Belfast to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ). Belfast International Airport (BFS) and George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) are the main airports in Belfast.
Guglielmo Marconi Airport is located in Bologna. The city follows the UTC+1 timezone and is one hour ahead of Belfast.
Your flight from Belfast to BLQ won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Travelling during a peak time like school or public holidays? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. To play it safe, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Belfast
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
We make it simple to find cheap flights from Belfast to BLQ that include a stopover. To explore all your options leaving from Belfast International Airport (BFS), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between BFS and BLQ include:
Stansted Airport (STN)
Manchester Airport (MAN)
London Luton Airport (LTN)
Located around 32 kilometres from central Belfast, BFS can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 2 hours.
Searching for a convenient hotel near Belfast International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Belfast to Guglielmo Marconi Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
67.55% of flights that depart Belfast International Airport make it to their destination on time.
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
Squeeze in an extra adventure with a stopover on your flight from Belfast to Guglielmo Marconi Airport. Check out these connections between George Best Belfast City Airport and BLQ:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Manchester Airport (MAN)
BHD is around 8 kilometres from central Belfast. It'll take 10 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 20 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Belfast to BLQ flight? Unwind in a hotel near George Best Belfast City Airport before your adventure officially starts. These stays are expecting you:
68.3% of all departures from George Best Belfast City Airport make it to their destination as expected.
About Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Belfast to Guglielmo Marconi Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these options near BLQ:
Explore without limits with a Guglielmo Marconi Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Surprice, U-Save or RentSmart24 and chase adventure across Bologna and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle around two weeks before your Belfast to Guglielmo Marconi Airport flight.
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 based on time of day and traffic conditions, so do some research before you go.
It typically takes 30 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Belfast to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
At the moment, Rs24,493 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Belfast to Guglielmo Marconi Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs53,260. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Belfast to BLQ if you book in advance. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.
If you have some flexibility with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price in every month when searching for your Belfast to Guglielmo Marconi Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Belfast to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
June is when most people book flights from Belfast to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ). Visit Bologna in February for a more laid-back experience.
Book a Belfast to BLQ flight ticket departing in July if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Bologna to range from 16ºC to 35ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from Belfast to Guglielmo Marconi Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC and 11ºC.
More about Bologna
After booking your flight from Belfast to Guglielmo Marconi Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Bologna:
Your Bologna trip won't be complete without checking out the sights. Top attractions that should be on your list include Piazza Maggiore, Delicious Bologna - Bologna Food Tour and Quadrilatero.
Explore more of Italy
Bologna is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Italy you'll want to see. Around 193 kilometres north-west of Bologna, a visit to Milan will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like The Last Supper Museum, Milan Cathedral and Teatro alla Scala.
If there's time to check out another major stop in Italy, consider 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.