Travelling from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ): what you need to know
2 hours 42 minutes is the average duration of a direct flight from Edinburgh Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport. Bologna is 1 hour ahead of Edinburgh and operates on the UTC+1 timezone.
During popular months like June, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see the options for flights from Edinburgh Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some popular stopovers between EDI and BLQ include:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Before getting your cheap ticket from EDI to BLQ, check whether you need a visa to enter Italy. Travel document and visa requirements can vary and are updated often. For the latest information, contact the nearest consulate or embassy of your destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Edinburgh Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport is 27 €. The cheapest price for a return flight is 52 €. Remember that fares could change due to availability when booking.
Score cheap tickets from EDI to BLQ by booking at least 8 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
Schedule your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Edinburgh Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
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Use filters to find the perfect journey for you. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Edinburgh Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Located around 14 kilometres from the centre of Edinburgh, Edinburgh Airport can be reached in about 31 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride by public transport will take roughly 40 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near EDI:
Arriving at Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
If you have a late flight from Edinburgh Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near BLQ:
Getting from Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to central Bologna
From Guglielmo Marconi Airport, Bologna is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 22 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting there by public transport takes roughly 32 minutes.
When to fly to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
June is the busiest month for flights from Edinburgh Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Bologna in February.
Book your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport for July if you want to go to Bologna during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 16ºC and 35ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from EDI to BLQ in January. Average temperatures are between -1ºC and 11ºC then.
More about Bologna
After booking your flights from EDI to BLQ, you'll need to find a place to stay in Bologna. Make one of these options your base for exploring this popular destination:
Piazza Maggiore and Basilica di San Petronio are just the start of the leading attractions to put on your Bologna to-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at MAMbo - Museo d'Arte Moderna di Bologna.
Complete your Bologna trip with hotels and a car rental
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