Flying from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ): what you need to know
The timezone in Bologna is UTC+1, which is ten hours behind Melbourne.
Your MEL to BLQ flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months such as January, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
If you want to visit a different city along the way, consider a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Dubai Airport is a well-known stop between MEL and BLQ.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport flight is Rs139,486. A round-trip ticket is currently Rs294,043. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To find cheap tickets from MEL to BLQ, book early. Airlines generally offer their best fares when flights are first released.
Getting cheap flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices throughout the month and land a great deal.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from MEL to BLQ by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport.
Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, data shows 67.71% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central Melbourne to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is around 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The journey when using public transport will take about 40 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near MEL:
Arriving at Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near BLQ instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Guglielmo Marconi Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Surprice, U-Save or RentSmart24 and experience more of Bologna and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Guglielmo Marconi Airport about two weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to central Bologna
From Guglielmo Marconi Airport, Bologna is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
June is the busiest month for flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Bologna in January.
Lock in your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport for July if you want to explore Bologna during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 16ºC and 35ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MEL to BLQ in January. Temperatures average between -1ºC and 11ºC then.
Explore more of Italy
Bologna has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Italy you should also see. Around 306 kilometres south of Bologna, a trip to Rome will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Colosseum, World’s smallest country Vatican City tour - City of Rome Capital, Italy (Self-Guided free walking tour) by FreeGuides.com and Trevi Fountain.
Milan is another standout destination in Italy and is around 209 kilometres north-west of Bologna. No trip is complete without seeing Grande Museo del Duomo di Milano, Milan Cathedral and The Last Supper Museum.
