Flying from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Shanghai: what you need to know
The timezone in Shanghai is UTC+8. The city is seven hours ahead of Bologna, where Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport is located.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your BLQ to Shanghai flight.
During popular months like June, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
We make it simple to book plane tickets from BLQ to Shanghai with a stopover. To see the options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to see the sights of your chosen city. Some popular stopovers include:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Travelling from central Bologna to BLQ takes about 15 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 5 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Planning to catch an early flight from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Shanghai? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near BLQ:
Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport scores top marks for on-time performance. 81% of flights that depart BLQ arrive at their destination without delay.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Shanghai
The best price we've seen for a one-way Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Shanghai flight is Rs95,501. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs162,755. Bear in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to land cheap flights from BLQ to Shanghai if you book early. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird deals.
If you have flexibility with your travel dates, make the most of the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across every month when looking for your Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Shanghai ticket.
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Airports in Shanghai
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) is around 48 kilometres from central Shanghai. If you're getting a taxi or a ride-share, the drive will take roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes around 50 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Shanghai, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near PVG:
To lock in the best rate, reserve your vehicle from Shanghai Pudong International Airport a few weeks ahead of your flight from BLQ to Shanghai. Prices usually increase closer to your date of travel.
The address for PVG is No.300 Qihang Road.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) is about 14 kilometres from the centre of Shanghai. After your flight from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Shanghai, it'll take you around 30 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or taxi.
If you choose to travel on public transport, the ride to the centre will take you 40 minutes or so.
There are some comfortable places to call home for the night near SHA. Unwind and get cosy after your BLQ to Shanghai flight at one of these perfectly located options:
Avoid filling out paperwork at the rental desk by having everything prearranged. Secure your ride from SHA ahead of time so you can simply grab the keys and be on your way.
The address for Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.
Best time to go to Shanghai
February is the busiest month for flights from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Shanghai. To escape the crowds, visit Shanghai in December.
Before locking in your Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Shanghai plane ticket, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Shanghai, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC to 34ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -1ºC and 10ºC. Search for a cheap ticket from BLQ to Shanghai around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Shanghai
Start your Shanghai trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Shanghai, check out our range of hotels including:
Shanghai Tower and Shanghai Museum are just a couple of the major attractions to put on your Shanghai travel itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at The Bund Sightseeing Avenue.
Explore more of China
Nanjing is just one of the many places in China waiting to be discovered after you've seen Shanghai. Around 274 kilometres away to the west, check out popular attractions including Nanjing City Wall, Zijin Tower and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall.
Puyang is another sought-after destination in China and is around 241 kilometres southwest of Shanghai. No trip is complete without dropping by Xuanlushan Scenic Area, Xianhua Mountain and Minsheng Flower Sea.