Travelling from Rio De Janeiro to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ): What you need to know
Rio De Janeiro's main base, Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG), is where countless incredible trips begin. Explore the departure options from here when planning your flight from Rio De Janeiro to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ).
The timezone in Bologna is UTC+1, which is four hours ahead of Rio De Janeiro. Guglielmo Marconi Airport is located in Bologna.
To ensure you catch your flight from Rio De Janeiro to BLQ, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
High season means busier airports, so show up even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stick to your schedule.
Airports in Rio De Janeiro
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
We make it simple to find cheap flights from Rio De Janeiro to BLQ that include a stopover. To explore all the options leaving from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between GIG and BLQ include:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
GIG is about 18 kilometres from central Rio De Janeiro. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your travels? Stay near Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Rio De Janeiro to Guglielmo Marconi Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels are just what you're after:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport, data shows 79.57% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Rio De Janeiro to SDU in about 15 minutes. The airport is roughly 2 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 5 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Rio De Janeiro to BLQ flight, stay in one of these hotels near Santos Dumont Airport:
When it comes to keeping flights on track, Santos Dumont Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 78.67%.
About Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Rio De Janeiro to Guglielmo Marconi Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near BLQ:
Grab a Guglielmo Marconi Airport rental car and explore Bologna and beyond with your own wheels. Surprice, U-Save and RentSmart24 are leading providers you can book with here.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride around two weeks before your Rio De Janeiro to Guglielmo Marconi Airport flight.
Getting from Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to central Bologna
The centre of Bologna is around 5 kilometres from Guglielmo Marconi Airport. Journey times by cab or car hire will vary based on traffic conditions and time of day, so do a little research before your trip.
Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rio De Janeiro to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
Currently, Rs110,986 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Rio De Janeiro to Guglielmo Marconi Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs251,289. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Rio De Janeiro to BLQ. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in each month when searching for your Rio De Janeiro to Guglielmo Marconi Airport ticket.
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Find an affordable flight from Rio De Janeiro to Guglielmo Marconi Airport by using the search filters. Choose your preferred duration, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Rio De Janeiro to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Rio De Janeiro to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ). June is when most people travel to Bologna. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in February.
Before locking in your Rio De Janeiro to BLQ flight ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. July is the warmest month in Bologna, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC to 35ºC.
January has temperatures of between -1ºC and 11ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Rio De Janeiro to Guglielmo Marconi Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Bologna
Start your Bologna trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Rio De Janeiro to Guglielmo Marconi Airport, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
You'll find loads of terrific things to do in Bologna when you're ready to see the sights. Make your way to Piazza Maggiore followed by Delicious Bologna - Bologna Food Tour and Quadrilatero.
Explore more of Italy
Bologna will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other parts of Italy waiting to be discovered. Around 193 kilometres north-west of Bologna, a visit to Milan will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like The Last Supper Museum, Milan Cathedral and Teatro alla Scala.
If you're ready to explore another major destination in Italy, head for Turin, roughly 290 kilometres west of Bologna. Museo Nazionale del Cinema, Juventus Museum and Duomo di Torino e Cappella della Sacra Sindone are among its highlights.