Flights to Bologna

A flight from London to Bologna takes approximately two hours and 10 minutes. 

The shoulder seasons of spring and autumn are ideal times to visit Bologna, when temperatures still allow for outdoor dining and offer perfect conditions for crowd-free sightseeing. Winter is also a great time to experience Bologna’s magical Christmas markets. July and August can be hot and humid, with bars and restaurants sometimes closing during this period. Use our low fare finder to check the cheapest options. 

Wander off the main avenues and away from the large squares and you’ll find plenty of well-priced delis, family-run trattorias, cafes, gelato shops and Bohemian bars that open late into the night. 

If you’re looking to cut the cost of eating out, head to the Quadrilatero food market in the city centre, or the nearby Mercato delle Erbe, where you’ll be able to pick up some tasty treats to make a packed lunch. Take it to the many public spaces overlooking the city, or the Osteria del Sole wine bar where visitors bring their own food. 

 Visit the tourist office in the Palazzo del Podestà to learn more about the activities available in the city, and to check for offers and deals, including entry to museums and walking tours. 

Getting from Bologna’s airport to the city centre takes around seven minutes on the Marconi Express monorail service. You can also use the Aerobus shuttle bus service that connects the airport and the main railway station. 

 Once you arrive, the short journey from the station to the very centre of Bologna city takes around 15 minutes on foot, with the main sights all within easy walking distance of one another. 

 You can also hire a car with British Airways if you want to get out of the city and see more of what Bologna surrounding area has to offer. You’ll receive great benefits, with all mandatory charges included and 24-hour customer support, plus you’ll collect Avios points on every rental. 

If the key to a great city break relies on sublime food and drink, a relaxed atmosphere, great culture, easily accessible attractions and lots of historical highlights, then Bologna ticks every box several times over. 

The city is also known for its university – the oldest in Europe – and its alumni include writers like Dante and former popes. It’s earned the city another endearment – The Learned.

Bologna is ideally placed and well connected for out-of-town trips. Explore the Emilia Romagna region, or travel to San Marino - the oldest Republic in the world – just a couple of hours to the south.  

You can book a hand baggage-only ticket or make the most of our generous baggage allowance. If you choose economy standard or one of our British Airways Holidays’ packages, each passenger can check in a bag weighing up to 23kg – in addition to a handbag, laptop case or other small bag. Families travelling in any cabin with younger children can also check in one car seat and one fully collapsible pushchair. Read more about baggage allowances for children.

If you’re flying in our business cabin, you can check in two bags weighing up to 32kg each. Read our baggage guide for full details.

Citizens of the UK and Ireland and EU passport holders do not need a visa to visit Italy, but they will need to hold a valid UK passport with at least six months validity. If you hold a passport from a country or territory outside of these areas, you may need to apply for a visa before you travel. You can find out more about visa requirements for all the countries we fly to at the IATA Travel Centre.

Discover outstanding service from the moment you book. Fly with just hand baggage and you can carry two bags free of charge. Choose our checked baggage option and you can travel with hand baggage and a 23kg bag checked into the hold, plus enjoy free seat selection 24 hours before you fly. On board you’ll find HEPA-filtered air, quality on-board catering, and a warm, uniquely British welcome.  

 Simply relax and let us take care of you, every step of the way.