Flying from Bucharest to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ): What you need to know
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) is Bucharest's main airport. Explore your options for booking a flight from Bucharest to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) jetting off from here.
Take off on a direct Bucharest to Guglielmo Marconi Airport flight and you'll be travelling for around 2 hours 15 minutes.
Bologna is one hour behind Bucharest. Guglielmo Marconi Airport is located in Bologna, which follows the UTC+1 timezone.
With 15 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) is the busiest route. Wizz Air Malta operates the earliest flight at 6:05am. If you'd like to get more out of your day before flying, the latest flight from OTP to BLQ is with Ryanair at 10:40pm.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Bucharest to BLQ. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the mad dash to your gate.
Delays at check-in and security are likely if you're travelling during high season, so allow even more breathing space. The recommendation for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Bucharest
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) will have you travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Bucharest to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) leave from this terminal.
You'll find a direct flight from Bucharest to Guglielmo Marconi Airport with Wizz Air Malta. This popular carrier offers services from OTP.
The most frequently booked airline between OTP and BLQ is Wizz Air Malta.
Ryanair is the most punctual carrier on this route, with 74.24% of its services arriving as planned.
Located around 21 kilometres from central Bucharest, OTP can be reached in about 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 1 hour 35 minutes.
Want an easy start to your holiday? Stay near Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Bucharest to Guglielmo Marconi Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport, 71.27% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
About Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Bucharest to Guglielmo Marconi Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near BLQ instead:
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Booking your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Bucharest to Guglielmo Marconi Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
Getting from Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to central Bologna
Guglielmo Marconi Airport to central Bologna is around 5 kilometres. If you're renting a car or taking a cab, do some research to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times may vary depending on the time of day and traffic conditions.
It'll take around 30 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bucharest to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
Currently, ج.م. 749 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Bucharest to Guglielmo Marconi Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ج.م. 1,527. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book 11 months before you travel. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Bucharest to BLQ.
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The best time to fly from Bucharest to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
Think about the pace you're looking for when deciding your trip dates. February is the quietest month to go to Bologna. June is when most people book flights from Bucharest to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ), which may be perfect if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
Before locking in your Bucharest to BLQ flight ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Bologna, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC to 35ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Bucharest to Guglielmo Marconi Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC and 11ºC.
More about Bologna
Start your Bologna trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Bucharest to Guglielmo Marconi Airport, browse our selection of hotels including:
All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. Piazza Maggiore, Delicious Bologna - Bologna Food Tour and Quadrilatero are attractions you won't want to skip in Bologna.
Explore more of Italy
Milan is just one of the many cities in Italy waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Bologna. Around 193 kilometres away to the north-west, popular attractions include The Last Supper Museum, Milan Cathedral and Teatro alla Scala.
Turin is another favourite destination in Italy and is around 290 kilometres west of Bologna. No journey is complete without seeing Museo Nazionale del Cinema, Juventus Museum and Duomo di Torino e Cappella della Sacra Sindone.
