Athens ATH to Bologna BLQ flight with Ryanair

Athens to Bologna Flights: An Overview

Flying from Athens to Bologna is an excellent way to reach one of Italy's most historic and beautiful cities. Direct flights to Bologna won't take long, either. In fact journey times will be between two hours 20 minutes and two hours 25 minutes for direct services, while services with a single stop can take just over four hours. There should one to two flights on any given weekday, and at least one direct flight on Saturday and Sunday - along with between three and five indirect flights with journey times of five hours or less.

Which airlines fly from Athens to Bologna?

Passengers can book flights from Athens to Bologna with a couple of reliable and affordable carriers. Aegean Airlines is the major operator on the route, offering the largest number of services every week. However, if budget flights are needed, Ryanair offers a handy alternative, also running year-round direct flights from Athens to Bologna, often at very affordable rates. If either airline doesn't have convenient departures to offer, indirect flights can also be purchased with Lufthansa, Alitalia, Turkish Airlines, and Air France.

How long is the flight from Athens to Bologna?

Athens and Bologna are separated by 1260 kilometers, so the journey by air won't take all that long. Travelers can expect direct flights from Athens to Bologna to reach Bologna Airport in between two hours 20 minutes and two hours 25 minutes in the majority of cases. When indirect journeys are required, journey times will inevitably be a little bit slower. In that case, travelers should expect the fastest journeys to take just over over hours. There should be a good selection of flights with journey times of between four and five hours on any day, offering plenty of convenient options for travelers.

How many flights are there from Athens to Bologna?

Flights leave constantly from Athens to Bologna, so there's no need to worry about finding a convenient service. During the week, there will be one to two direct flights from Athens to Bologna on most days, although there may be some days in the off season (especially January to March) where only indirect options are available. During the weekend, passengers can expect one direct flight on most days. Should direct flights be unavailable, there will also be between three and five indirect flights to Bologna with journey times below five hours whenever travelers need to make the journey. So, Bologna should be within reach at all times.

What are the departure and arrival airports for flights from Athens to Bologna?

Departure airport: Flights from Athens to Bologna will depart from Athens International Airport (ATH). metro Line 3 offers rapid transfers from central Athens, reaching the terminals in 40 minutes from Syntagma Square. Various buses run from Syntagma and the Port of Piraeus, while numerous short and long stay parking lots make driving to the airport a viable option. Inside, expect a wide selection of places to shop and dine. Internet kiosks are situated throughout the airport, and free WiFi is also provided in renewable 45 minute sessions.

Arrival airport: Flights to Bologna from Athens will touch down at Bologna's G. Marconi Airport (BLQ). From there, Aerobus services are a good transfer option, heading to downtown Bologna and Bologna Centrale Station. Car hire is also available at the ground floor of the arrivals terminal (or parking lot P3  for those who have prebooked). Free WiFi is provided as well, enabling visitors to make other arrangements.