Travelling from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Dublin Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport is 2 hours 40 minutes.
The timezone in Bologna is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of Dublin.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your DUB to BLQ flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Getting to Bologna (and then discovering more of Italy!) is a breeze with Ryanair. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Dublin Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Ryanair.
With 66.67% of its services arriving as scheduled, Ryanair is the most punctual carrier operating DUB to BLQ flights.
If you want to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Dublin Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport. These are the top stopovers between DUB and BLQ:
Frankfurt Airport
Zurich Airport
London Heathrow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
Rs11,216 is currently the best price for a one-way Dublin Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport flight. Return flights start from Rs20,775. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
To score cheap tickets from DUB to BLQ, book your journey six months before your departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Dublin Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from DUB to BLQ by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a new low fare is offered.
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Handy information about Dublin Airport (DUB)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Dublin Airport, 72.87% of flights complete their journey on time.
To get to Dublin Airport from central Dublin, it takes about 30 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport takes about 2 hours 10 minutes.
Have an early flight from Dublin Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to DUB:
Arriving at Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
Consider booking a hotel close to BLQ if you have a late Dublin Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab a Guglielmo Marconi Airport rental car and explore Bologna and beyond with your own set of wheels. Surprice, U-Save and RentSmart24 are popular providers to choose from here.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Guglielmo Marconi Airport around two weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to central Bologna
From Guglielmo Marconi Airport, Bologna is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It takes around 30 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
June is the busiest month for flights from Dublin Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Bologna in January.
The warmest month in Bologna is July, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC and 35ºC. Lock in your flights from Dublin Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between -1ºC and 11ºC. Search for cheap tickets from DUB to BLQ sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Italy
Bologna has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Italy waiting to be discovered. Around 306 kilometres south of Bologna, a trip to Rome will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like Colosseum, World’s smallest country Vatican City tour - City of Rome Capital, Italy (Self-Guided free walking tour) by FreeGuides.com and Trevi Fountain.
Around 209 kilometres north-west of Bologna, Milan is another essential stop in Italy. Experience major highlights starting with Grande Museo del Duomo di Milano, Milan Cathedral and The Last Supper Museum.