Travelling from Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to London: what you need to know
Around 2 hours 10 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to London.
Guglielmo Marconi Airport is located in Bologna. Based in the UTC+0 timezone, London is 1 hour behind Bologna.
Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is the most popular route, with 58 weekly departures to choose from. If you have things to finalize before heading off, the last flight from BLQ to LHR is with British Airways at 20:10. Choose the first departure with British Airways at 07:15 if you want to fly out earlier.
To ensure you catch your flight from BLQ to London, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as June, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
You can book a nonstop journey to London departing from BLQ. Arrive at any of these airports on your flight from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to London:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Stansted Airport (STN)
Well-known carriers that have direct flights from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to London include:
We make it a piece of cake to find a flight from BLQ to London with a stopover. To see all the options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight offering a stop long enough to see the sights of the city of your choice. Top stopovers include:
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
If you have a passport from Italy and are travelling to United Kingdom for tourism purposes, you won't need a visa. However, entry and visa requirements may vary based on the reason for your trip and can be subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, contact your destination's nearest consulate or embassy before booking a cheap ticket from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to London.
BLQ is around 10 kilometres from central Bologna. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 22 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be approximately 32 minutes.
Want an easy start to your journey? Stay near BLQ. Whether you're catching an early flight from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to London or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
How to find the cheapest flights from Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to London
15 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to London. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 38 €. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares could change.
To score cheap tickets from BLQ to London, book your trip 3 months ahead of your planned departure.
The cheapest month for tickets from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to London is November. You can easily compare prices using the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest travel date.
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Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is around 31 kilometres from central London. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 57 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour and 1 minute.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to London. Book one of these accommodation options near LHR instead:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is around 80 kilometres from the centre of London. Following your flight from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to London, it'll take you around 1 hour and 19 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You can expect the trip to take approximately 1 hour and 26 minutes on public transport.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel near LGW. Here are a few options where you can kick back after your flight from BLQ to London:
Best time to go to London
July is the busiest month for flights from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to London. To skip the crowds, head to London in February when it's quieter.
Book your flight from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to London for July to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 11ºC to 26ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from BLQ to London in January when temperatures average between 0ºC and 9ºC.
More about London
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All great holidays should include some sightseeing. Big Ben, The British Museum and Buckingham Palace are must-visits when exploring London.
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