Cheap Flights from London to Bologna

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How to search for cheap flights London to Bologna?
No matter when you plan to travel, Trip.com is here to help you discover cheap flights and great deals. As for general money-saving tips on getting low-cost airfare, be flexible with your time and travel in the off-peak season, which for flights London to Bologna is April; try booking at the last minute as there's a better chance of reduced-price fares; and don't forget indirect flights, etc.
About Airport
-Airports providing direct flights
While 5 London airports provide flights London to Bologna, only 3 airports handle direct flights, and they are Gatwick Airport (LGW), Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Stansted Airport (STN).
-Airport in Bologna
There is only one airport near Bologna, Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ).
-How to get to airports in London?
Travelling to the 3 London airports that provide direct flights London to Bologna, passengers can use a taxi, bus, metro and local train from central London. But one of the fastest and most cost-effective methods is by Express trains. For example, Heathrow Express train from London Paddington is only 15 minutes, Gatwick Express from London Victoria takes 30 minutes and Stansted Express train from London Liverpool Street is around 47 minutes.
-Airport and terminal information in London
Out of the 3 airports in London that handle direct flights London to Bologna, Heathrow Airport (LHR) is the largest and busiest airport in the U.K., with four terminals. Situated roughly 32 km (20 miles) west of London, passengers will find the London Underground and the Heathrow Express train from Terminal 3.
The second busiest airport in the U.K. is Gatwick Airport (LGW). It is about 45 km (28 miles) south of London and has two terminals - North and South Terminals. A train station is linked to the South Terminal to access local trains and the Gatwick Express easily.
In comparison, London Stanstead Airport (STN) is much smaller. Located around 64 km (40 miles) northeast of London, it only has one terminal. The Stanstead Express and coach services like the National Express and Airport Bus Express link the airport to the city.
-How to get to downtown from the airport in Bologna?
After arriving at Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ), visitors have 3 ways to get into the city centre, besides a car or private transfer.
-Airport and terminal information in Bologna
Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) is around 6 km or 3.7 mile northwest of the city centre. The airport has one terminal with 24 departure gates. There are ample services on offer, e.g. all the best Made in Italy shops, several bars, restaurants and cafes, Lounge and VIP services, etc. For ground transportation options, passengers can find the taxi rank outside the terminal building to the right; the shuttle bus stop is outside the Arrivals to the left; and for the Marconi Express, head to the departure level, walk along the covered walkway to the Marconi Express station.
About airlines
-Which airlines providing the route?
For direct flights London to Bologna, passengers have the options of British Airways, EasyJet and Ryanair. British Airways is the most popular airline for this route as it offers 21 non-stop flights London to Bologna. Don't mind flying indirect? More airlines will become available for this route, e.g. Austrian Airlines, ITA Airways, KLM, Luxair, Swiss, Vueling Airlines and Wizz Air.
-Fastest direct flight
There are 3 airlines that offer daily direct flights London to Bologna. The fastest direct flights are available daily by Ryanair, which has a flight time of only 2 hours from London to Bologna.
-Cheapest flight
According to Trip.com, the lowest price for flights London to Bologna direct is a mere £8; flights London to Bologna return can be purchased for around £20.
-Flight duration and distance
The average flight time is 2 hours 8 minutes from London to Bologna. The shortest duration is 2 hours, and the longest duration for direct flights London to Bologna is 2 hours 15 minutes.
-Earliest and latest flights
The earliest flight departs from London (STN) at 07:35 and arrives in Bologna (BLQ) at 10:35. The latest flight departs from London (LTN) at 21:05 and arrives in Bologna (BLQ) at 00:10.
About Bologna
Located in northern Italy, Bologna is the capital of the Emilia-Romagna region. It is an old university city with excellent cuisine, stunning churches and lengthy porticoes (corridors). For travel experiences and tips, check out Bologna Travel Guide. Also, look at these great offers and discounted Bologna tours and tickets. Still unsure what to see? Give this Trip.com article a read - What to Do in Bologna in 4 Days? Travel Guide and Tips.
-Tourist attractions in Bologna
As a lively and historic city, Bologna is packed with charm, sophistication and good taste in food, architecture and culture. To explore the city, visitors can start at the main squares, Piazza Maggiore and Piazza del Nettuno. Created in the 16th century, the two piazzas are within walking distance of several major sights in the city, e.g. Via Indipendenza shopping street, Via Galleria with its grand mansions, Basilica of San Petronius and Palazzo del Podestà (Governors Palace). Bologna is a city of architectural gems. Whether it's a church (St. Stephen Basilica), a leaning tower (Two Towers) or a museum (Archeological Museum), the list is endless. One thing visitors must do when in Bologna is to take a stroll under the Portici - covered arcades that line many streets.
-Popular hotels in Bologna
For a first-time visitor, finding suitable accommodation can be mindboggling. Trip.com is here to help with suggestions of Popular Hotels in Bologna, Family-Friendly Hotels in Bologna, Business Travel Hotels and Best Boutique Hotels in Bologna.
-Best time to visit Bologna
Bologna has four distinctive seasons, cold winter, hot summer and relatively mild spring and fall. So, to avoid the freeze and the extreme heat, the best time to visit Bologna is between March to May or September to November when the temperatures are moderate. But if you are a sun-worshipper and don't mind the heat, then the summer months of June, July and August are the hottest and driest times for Bologna.