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BLQ Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport

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Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) serves Bologna, about 6 km northwest of Bologna. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATABLQ
ICAOLIPE
ServesBologna
From centre6 km
Non-stop64
Airlines33
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Elevation37 m

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The airport in numbers

Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport — facts & history

We pulled Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 11M passengers in 2025.

Passengers / year
11M
as of 2025
Elevation
37 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Aeroporto Guglielmo Marconi di Bologna (company)
Passengers per year, 1983–2025

Figures: Wikidata (CC0) · Wikipedia

Airport to city

Getting from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Bologna

The airport is about 6 km northwest of Bologna, about 18 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: Rome (Leonardo Express to Termini), Milan (Malpensa Express), Pisa, Naples all have a direct train. Smaller airports: a shuttle bus.

Taxi & apps: Rome and Milan have a regulated flat fare from the airport into the historic centre — insist on it. Use only a white taxi from the official rank. Uber is limited (Uber Black only in big cities); FreeNow is active. Estimated fare to the centre: €11–€18.

Tipping: Not customary; a small round-up.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~15 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~18 min€11–€18
Private transfer~18 minfixed upfront
Car rental~18 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From BLQ to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Florence84 km88 min€117–€186
Verona103 km108 min€143–€227
Pisa116 km122 min€161–€255
Venice130 km136 min€180–€286
Siena135 km142 min€187–€296
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~€11–€18 to the centre.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Bologna ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport

Non-stop flights to about 64 destinations, operated by 33 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Ryanair · Alitalia · Meridiana · Wizz Air · Iberia Airlines · Lufthansa · Air One · Croatia Airlines · Air France · Germanwings

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to the centre of Bologna?
Rome (Leonardo Express to Termini), Milan (Malpensa Express), Pisa, Naples all have a direct train. Smaller airports: a shuttle bus. The airport is about 6 km northwest of Bologna, about 18 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Bologna?
Roughly €11–€18 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport?
Rome and Milan have a regulated flat fare from the airport into the historic centre — insist on it. Use only a white taxi from the official rank. Uber is limited (Uber Black only in big cities); FreeNow is active.
What's the cheapest way from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Bologna?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Rome (Leonardo Express to Termini), Milan (Malpensa Express), Pisa, Naples all have a direct train. Smaller airports: a shuttle bus.
Can I get from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Rome (Leonardo Express to Termini), Milan (Malpensa Express), Pisa, Naples all have a direct train. Smaller airports: a shuttle bus. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport?
About 64 destinations, including Tirana, Catania, Lisbon, Amsterdam. 33 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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