Travelling from Bologna International Airport (BLQ) to Trapani Birgi Airport (TPS): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Bologna International Airport to Trapani Birgi Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 30 minutes.
Bologna and Trapani follow the same timezone, UTC+1.
Flights from BLQ to TPS start from 05:45 — the first with Ryanair. The latest departure is at 21:25 with Ryanair. In total, there are seven weekly Bologna International Airport to Trapani Birgi Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your BLQ to TPS flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Ryanair offers direct flights from Bologna International Airport to Trapani Birgi Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Trapani — and maybe even more of Italy if your schedule allows.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with Ryanair on this route.
Ryanair is the most punctual carrier that operates BLQ to TPS flights. A reliable 85.42% of its departures on this route land as scheduled.
If you want to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Bologna International Airport to Trapani Birgi Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between BLQ and TPS:
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Seville Airport
Luqa Malta International Airport
Handy information about Bologna International Airport (BLQ)
Bologna International Airport has a strong on-time record, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from BLQ land on schedule 81% of the time.
To reach Bologna International Airport from central Bologna, it takes around 15 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 15 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to BLQ? If you're catching an early flight from Bologna International Airport to Trapani Birgi Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Trapani Birgi Airport (TPS)
Book a hotel near TPS if you're on a late Bologna International Airport to Trapani Birgi Airport flight. Pick one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab a Trapani Birgi Airport rental car and explore Trapani and beyond with your own set of wheels. ECH, Italy Car Rent and Automania are top providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Trapani Birgi Airport around one week before your departure date.
Getting from Trapani Birgi Airport (TPS) to central Trapani
Trapani Birgi Airport is roughly 18 kilometres from central Trapani. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
Travelling by public transport will take you around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Trapani Birgi Airport (TPS)
August is the busiest month for flights from Bologna International Airport to Trapani Birgi Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Trapani in March.
Book your flight from Bologna International Airport to Trapani Birgi Airport for August if you'd like to explore Trapani during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC and 31ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BLQ to TPS in February. Average temperatures are between 9ºC and 15ºC then.
Explore more of Italy
Rome is just one of the many cities in Italy waiting to be discovered after you've seen Trapani. Around 434 kilometres away to the north, popular attractions include Vatican Museums, St. Peter's Basilica and Saint Peter's Square.
If you're ready to explore another great destination in Italy, consider Naples, roughly 354 kilometres north-east of Trapani. Piazza del Plebiscito, Naples National Archaeological Museum and Gulf of Naples are among the biggest draws.