Travelling from London Southend Airport (SEN) to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ): what you need to know
Bologna's timezone is UTC+1, making Bologna one hour ahead of London.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your SEN to BLQ flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month such as September? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Southend Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport. These are the top stopovers between SEN and BLQ:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Palma de Mallorca Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Southend Airport (SEN) to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way London Southend Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport flight is ج.م. 3,048. A return plane ticket is currently ج.م. 6,337. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
It's usually best to book early if you want to get cheap tickets from SEN to BLQ. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price across every month when looking for your flight from London Southend Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from SEN to BLQ.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from London Southend Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport.
Handy information about London Southend Airport (SEN)
77.91% of flights leaving from London Southend Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Central London to London Southend Airport is around 64 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 1 hour 10 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 45 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near SEN? If you've booked an early flight from London Southend Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
Reserve a hotel close to BLQ if you're on a late London Southend Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport flight. Pick one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Guglielmo Marconi Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Surprice, U-Save or RentSmart24 and find adventure across Bologna and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Guglielmo Marconi Airport around 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 by car.
It takes around 30 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from London Southend Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport. June is the busiest month to head to Bologna. If you're after a more laid-back vibe, go in January.
When reserving your flight from London Southend Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Bologna, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC to 35ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -1ºC and 11ºC. Search for cheap tickets from SEN to BLQ sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Italy
You've visited Bologna, now it's time to discover other corners of Italy. Journey about 306 kilometres south to Rome to tick off its popular sights. From Colosseum to World’s smallest country Vatican City tour - City of Rome Capital, Italy (Self-Guided free walking tour) by FreeGuides.com and Trevi Fountain, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Milan is another favourite destination in Italy and is around 209 kilometres north-west of Bologna. No journey is complete without experiencing Grande Museo del Duomo di Milano, Milan Cathedral and The Last Supper Museum.
