Travelling from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ): what you need to know
A direct flight from Malta International Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport takes on average 1 hour 50 minutes. Bologna's timezone is UTC+1 — the same as Valletta.
There are 15 flights from Malta International Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport every week. Take the 05:45 flight if you want to get going as soon as possible. If you'd prefer to make the most of your day before heading off, the latest flight from MLA to BLQ is at 22:55.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
If you want to break up your flight from Malta International Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport, consider adding a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to find a city that catches your eye. The top stopovers on the MLA - BLQ route are:
Zurich Airport
Catania-Fontanarossa Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
To find out if you need a visa to enter Italy, check with your carrier and the local consulate or embassy. They'll give you the most up-to-date details, including other paperwork you may need after booking your cheap ticket from MLA to BLQ.
How to find the cheapest flights from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Malta International Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport is 15 €. The cheapest price for a return flight is 30 €. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
Book 8 months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from MLA to BLQ.
Organise your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Malta International Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
Sign into your online account or use the app to create a Price Alert. You'll be notified right away if there's a better deal on this route. It doesn't take long, and it'll save you time searching for cheap tickets from MLA to BLQ every day.
Take advantage of filters to find the right trip for you. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Malta International Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Malta International Airport (MLA)
To get to Malta International Airport from central Valletta, it'll take around 15 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
After an easy start to your travels? Stay near MLA. Whether you have an early flight from Malta International Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are just the thing:
Arriving at Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
If you're on a late flight from Malta International Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long 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.
It typically takes 32 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
June is the busiest month for flights from Malta International Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Bologna in February.
When booking your flight from Malta International Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Bologna, with the temperature ranging from 16ºC to 35ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from MLA to BLQ in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -1ºC and 11ºC on average.
More about Bologna
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Bologna right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from MLA to BLQ:
Piazza Maggiore and Basilica di San Petronio are just a couple of the major attractions to add to your Bologna travel itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at MAMbo - Museo d'Arte Moderna di Bologna.
Complete your Bologna trip with hotels and a car rental
You've got your cheap ticket to Guglielmo Marconi Airport — now it's time to find somewhere to stay, and perhaps even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Bologna.
