Flying from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Bologna International Airport (BLQ): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Madrid Airport to Bologna International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 20 minutes.
Madrid and Bologna are both in the UTC+1 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
There are 27 Madrid Airport to Bologna International Airport flights each week to choose from.
Give yourself enough time to catch your MAD to BLQ flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
With direct flights from Madrid Airport to Bologna International Airport available through various airlines, flying to Bologna (and then other destinations in Italy) is a breeze. Here's who you can fly nonstop with:
Iberia tops the list for bookings on this route.
Iberia tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for MAD to BLQ flights, with 88.95% of its services landing as scheduled.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Madrid Airport to Bologna International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Check out these options between MAD and BLQ:
Barcelona Airport
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Ibiza Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Bologna International Airport (BLQ)
Currently, Rs6,315 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Madrid Airport to Bologna International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs15,157. Remember that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap tickets from MAD to BLQ, book in advance. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Madrid Airport to Bologna International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from MAD to BLQ by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a new low fare is offered.
Find the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Madrid Airport to Bologna International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Madrid Airport (MAD)
When it comes to Madrid Airport's on-time performance, 77% of flights complete their journey on time.
Madrid Airport is around 13 kilometres from central Madrid. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of about 30 minutes on public transport.
Have an early flight from Madrid Airport to Bologna International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to MAD:
Arriving at Bologna International Airport (BLQ)
Book a hotel near BLQ if you're catching a late Madrid Airport to Bologna International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Follow your own route with a Bologna International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Surprice, U-Save or RentSmart24 and find adventure across Bologna and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from Bologna International Airport around two weeks in advance of your trip.
When to fly to Bologna International Airport (BLQ)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Madrid Airport to Bologna International Airport. June is the most popular month to head to Bologna. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
When reserving your flight from Madrid Airport to Bologna International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Bologna, with the temperature ranging from 16ºC to 35ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -1ºC and 11ºC. Search for cheap tickets from MAD to BLQ sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Italy
You've seen Bologna, now it's time to explore more of Italy. Travel around 306 kilometres south to Rome to tick off its must-visit sights. From Vatican Museums to St. Peter's Basilica and Saint Peter's Square, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you're eager to discover another major stop in Italy, head for Milan, roughly 209 kilometres north-west of Bologna. Leonardo's Last Supper Museum, Teatro alla Scala and Milan Cathedral are key highlights.
