Travelling from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ): what you need to know
Bologna's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Bologna one hour ahead of Cardiff.
To ensure you catch your CWL to BLQ flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a peak month such as June? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Enjoy a quick visit to another city or simply break up your journey with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Cardiff Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport. Many travellers pass through Amsterdam Airport Schiphol on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Cardiff Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport flight is ج.م. 2,730. A round-trip fare is currently ج.م. 7,005. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from CWL to BLQ if you book early. Airlines often offer some great early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Cardiff Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport across each month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your dates are flexible.
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Lock in the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Cardiff Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Of the flights that depart from Cardiff Airport, 66.16% land on time at their destination.
Cardiff Airport is about 27 kilometres from central Cardiff. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 5 minutes when using public transport.
Have an early flight from Cardiff Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to CWL:
Arriving at Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
Consider booking a hotel near BLQ if you're on a late Cardiff Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport flight. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up a Guglielmo Marconi Airport rental car and explore Bologna and beyond with your own wheels. Surprice, U-Save and RentSmart24 are popular outlets to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from Guglielmo Marconi Airport about two weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
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.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 30 minutes.
When to fly to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
June is the most popular month for flights from Cardiff Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Bologna in January.
Lock in your flight from Cardiff Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport for July if you want to visit Bologna during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 16ºC and 35ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from CWL to BLQ in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC and 11ºC on average.
Explore more of Italy
Rome is just one of the many cities in Italy waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Bologna. Around 306 kilometres away to the south, well-known attractions include 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. No visit is complete without checking out Grande Museo del Duomo di Milano, Milan Cathedral and The Last Supper Museum.
