Flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) to Bologna International Airport (BLQ): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Bologna International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 30 minutes.
Frankfurt and Bologna follow the same timezone, UTC+1.
Flights from FRA to BLQ start at 08:10 — the earliest with Lufthansa. The latest departure is at 22:05 with Air Dolomiti. In total, you can take your pick of 21 weekly Frankfurt am Main Airport to Bologna International Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your FRA to BLQ flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like September. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Lufthansa is your gateway to exploring Bologna (and maybe even some other great parts of Italy!). Browse the direct flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Bologna International Airport offered by this airline.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Lufthansa.
With 76.1% of services arriving as scheduled, Air Dolomiti is the most punctual carrier operating FRA to BLQ flights.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Bologna International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between FRA and BLQ include:
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Munich Airport
Zurich Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) to Bologna International Airport (BLQ)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Frankfurt am Main Airport to Bologna International Airport flight is Rs25,777. A round-trip fare is currently Rs46,902. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Get cheap tickets from FRA to BLQ by booking one month ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Bologna International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across each month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from FRA to BLQ by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Find the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Bologna International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)
When it comes to Frankfurt am Main Airport's on-time performance, 74% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central Frankfurt to Frankfurt am Main Airport is around 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 20 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Bologna International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near FRA:
Arriving at Bologna International Airport (BLQ)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Frankfurt am Main Airport to Bologna International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near BLQ instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Bologna International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Surprice, U-Save or RentSmart24 to explore Bologna and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride from Bologna International Airport about two weeks before you travel.
When to fly to Bologna International Airport (BLQ)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Bologna International Airport. June is the most popular month to head to Bologna. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Bologna is July, with the temperature ranging between 16ºC and 35ºC. Book your flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Bologna International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between -1ºC and 11ºC. Look for cheap tickets from FRA to BLQ around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Italy
You've visited Bologna, now it's time to explore more of Italy. Journey about 306 kilometres south to Rome to tick off its top attractions. From Vatican Museums to St. Peter's Basilica and Saint Peter's Square, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 209 kilometres north-west of Bologna, Milan is another favourite stop in Italy. Start your sightseeing at Leonardo's Last Supper Museum, Teatro alla Scala and Milan Cathedral.









