Travelling from Philadelphia to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ): What you need to know
Philadelphia's main base, Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), is where great travel stories take off. Explore the departure options from here when planning your flight from Philadelphia to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ).
Guglielmo Marconi Airport is located in Bologna. The city operates on the UTC+1 timezone and is five hours ahead of Philadelphia.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Philadelphia to BLQ. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the mad dash to your gate.
Heading away during a peak period like school or public holidays? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. To be on the safe side, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Philadelphia
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
We make it easy to find cheap flights from Philadelphia to BLQ with a stopover. To explore your options departing from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between PHL and BLQ include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
PHL is around 19 kilometres from central Philadelphia. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 45 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Philadelphia to Guglielmo Marconi Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by picking one of these stays close to Philadelphia International Airport:
Of all flights departing from Philadelphia International Airport, 78.93% land on time at their destination.
You'll find PHL at 8500 Essington Ave.
Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN)
With public transport, you can travel from central Philadelphia to TTN in about 1 hour 45 minutes. The airport is roughly 56 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 40 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Philadelphia to BLQ flight? Unwind in a hotel near Trenton-Mercer Airport before your holiday officially begins. These stays have your key waiting:
Most flights that depart Trenton-Mercer Airport touch down at their destination as planned. It achieves a consistent on-time performance rate of 82.45%.
You'll find TTN at Scotch Road, Terminal Building.
About Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Philadelphia to Guglielmo Marconi Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near BLQ:
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Booking your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Philadelphia to Guglielmo Marconi Airport flight can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to central Bologna
Central Bologna is around 5 kilometres from Guglielmo Marconi Airport. Travel times by cab or car hire will vary depending on traffic conditions, so do a little research ahead of your trip.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Philadelphia to Guglielmo Marconi Airport is Rs84,676. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs156,339. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Philadelphia to BLQ. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
Cheap Philadelphia to Guglielmo Marconi Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across the month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Philadelphia to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
Picture the kind of break you want when deciding the best time to fly. February is the quietest month to visit Bologna. June is when most people book flights from Philadelphia to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ), which may be ideal if you're after more excitement.
Book a Philadelphia to BLQ flight ticket departing in July if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Bologna to range from 16ºC to 35ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Philadelphia to Guglielmo Marconi Airport in January when temperatures are between -1ºC and 11ºC.
More about Bologna
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Bologna right here. Explore these hotels after you've booked your flight from Philadelphia to Guglielmo Marconi Airport:
Piazza Maggiore and Delicious Bologna - Bologna Food Tour are just the start of the top-rated attractions to add to your Bologna travel itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Quadrilatero.
Explore more of Italy
You've done Bologna, now it's time to discover more of Italy. Journey about 193 kilometres north-west to Milan to check off its top sights. From The Last Supper Museum to Milan Cathedral and Teatro alla Scala, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 290 kilometres west of Bologna, Turin is another favourite stop in Italy. Start your sightseeing at Museo Nazionale del Cinema, Juventus Museum and Duomo di Torino e Cappella della Sacra Sindone.
