Travelling from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 40 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Brussels Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport.
Brussels and Bologna follow the same timezone, UTC+1.
Flights from BRU to BLQ start from 11:00 — the earliest with Brussels Airlines. The latest departure is at 15:50 with Brussels Airlines. In total, you can take your pick of six weekly Brussels Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your BRU to BLQ flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Getting to Bologna (and then discovering more of Italy!) is a cinch with Brussels Airlines. This popular airline has direct flights from Brussels Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Brussels Airlines.
Brussels Airlines ranks as the top on-time carrier for BRU to BLQ flights, with 82.14% of services reaching their destination on schedule.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Brussels Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between BRU and BLQ:
Zurich Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Brussels Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport flight is P3,240. A round-trip plane ticket is currently P5,712. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Score cheap tickets from BRU to BLQ by booking six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Brussels Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from BRU to BLQ by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Find the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Brussels Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Brussels Airport (BRU)
Of the departures from Brussels Airport, 71.97% land on time at their destination.
Central Brussels to Brussels Airport is around 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to BRU? If you're catching an early flight from Brussels Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Brussels Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near BLQ instead:
Grab a Guglielmo Marconi Airport rental car and discover Bologna and beyond with your own wheels. Surprice, U-Save and RentSmart24 are well-known companies to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle from Guglielmo Marconi Airport around two weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to central Bologna
Guglielmo Marconi Airport to the centre of Bologna has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 10 kilometres away.
It takes around 30 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
June is the busiest month for flights from Brussels Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Bologna in January.
Lock in your flight from Brussels Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport for July if you want to explore Bologna during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BRU to BLQ in January. Temperatures average between -1ºC (30ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) then.
Explore more of Italy
Rome is just one of the many cities in Italy waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Bologna. Around 306 kilometres away to the south, well-known attractions include 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 journey is complete without experiencing Grande Museo del Duomo di Milano, Milan Cathedral and The Last Supper Museum.
