Bologna Airport

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General information

Bologna Airport is located in the north of Italy, northwest of Bologna. This is the capital of the Emilia-Romagna region. Bologna Airport is a hub for Ryanair and the best airport to arrive if your accommodation is located in Bologna, Ravenna, Forlì, Cesena, Rimini, Modena, Reggio Emilia or Parma.

Since November 2020, you can use the Marconi Express people mover to travel between Bologna Airport and the railway station in Bologna, taking only 7 minutes. Marconi Express replaces the Aerobus service. Bologna Airport is undergoing major renovations, the work should be completed in 2027. In the meantime, it can be extremely busy at the airport.

Where is Bologna Airport situated?

The airport is northwest of Bologna. The Autostrada Adriatica A14 is situated close to the airport, via this road you can reach the airport easily.

How many terminals does Bologna Airport have?

Bologna Airport has one terminal. The Arrivals hall is located on the ground floor, the Departures hall on the top floor. The check-in desks (Check in A / B / C) are located on the ground floor to the left, escalators take you to the first floor where the security checkpoints and boarding gates (1-24) are located.

Transportation options and travel costs to/from the centre of Bologna

Fastest - Taxi
20 EUR / 20 min
Cheapest - Public transport
12.80 EUR per person / 28 min

Bus

Door to Door - Taxi
20 EUR / 20 min
Flexibility - Car rental
from € 14 per day

A good alternative for flying to or from Bologna Airport are the following airports, sorted by distance from the airport. You can also take a look at the complete list of airports in Italy.

Airport
Distance
Florence Airport 81km
Verona Airport 101km
Pisa Airport 118km
Venice Airport 136km
Treviso Airport 144km
Bergamo Airport 177km
Perugia Airport 188km
Milan Linate Airport 188km
Genoa Airport 194km
Ancona Airport 195km

Which airlines fly from and to Bologna Airport?

The main airlines at the airport are:
  • Ryanair brand logo
    Ryanair
  • Wizz Air brand logo
    Wizz Air
  • Neos Air brand logo
    Neos Air
  • Alitalia brand logo
    ITA Airways
Here you can find the complete list of airlines at Bologna Airport.

Activities

Activity

Bologna Food Experience Factory & Lunch By Italian Days

Do not miss this one-of-a-kind tour. In one day, you will visit the best production Italy can offer: a prosciutto factory, a Parmigiano Reggiano dairy producer, and a balsamic vinegar acetaia.
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Activity

From Bologna to Florence: Full Day (Train + Duomo + Tour)

Travel to Florence from Bologna by high-speed train. Skip the lines and enter the Duomo through a dedicated side entrance with an expert guide. Then explore the city on a walking tour.
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Bologna: Inside city tour, San Luca Express, & Tastings

Discover Bologna and San Luca without walking too much with an audio-guided bus trip and train tickets for the San Luca Express. Taste typical local foods and visit the Sanctuary of San Luca.
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