- Must visit
Pinacoteca Nazionale di Bologna
A major art museum with Italian paintings from the Middle Ages to the modern era, plus temporary exhibitions in the city centre.
Flights from Brussels to Bologna depart on average 37 times per day, taking around 2h 17m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £17 if you book in advance.
There are 3 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:05, the last at 23:50. The fastest flight covers the 879 km distance in 1h 40m. October is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 879 km |
Average flight duration 2h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Flights per day 37 |
Direct flights 3 |
Fastest flight 1h 40m |
First flight 0:05 |
Last flight 23:50 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 21 days |
Cheapest price on 05 Sept
£113
Average ticket price on 05 Sept
£375
Fastest journey on 05 Sept
1 h 40 m
Average journey duration on 05 Sept
2 h 41 m
Flights on 05 Sept
49
Distance
879 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Brussels to Bologna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brussels to Bologna will cost around £375 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £113.
On Sat 05 Sept, we found 49 flights from Brussels to Bologna, including 2 direct services.
These direct flights cover the 879 km distance in an average of 2 h 41 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 40 m .
The slowest flights will take 3 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
FR 4682
FR 3939
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LH9486
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LH5678
KL1700 · KL1665
FR 4682
FR 3939
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LX781Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Brussels to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the flight, with an average ticket price of £68 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 17m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.9 - 2.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £68, while a train costs an average of £180.
Distance: 879 km
Most popular Flight | Coach | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£68 Average Price Cheapest | £86 Average Price | £180 Average Price | £236 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 17m Average total duration Fastest 2h 17m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 19h 8m Average total duration 18h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 54m Average total duration 13h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
2.6 - 5.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Bologna:
A flight is £19 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Brussels to Bologna costing on average £86.
A flight is £112 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Bologna costing on average £180.
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Train takes on average 13h 24m.
Coach takes on average 18h 38m.
The table below shows live departures for Brussels to Bologna flights for today, Friday 4 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FR 3939 | 12:00 Brussels South Charleroi Airport | 1h40 | 13:40 Bologna Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
LH5627+ LH9484 | 12:45 Brussels Airport | 3h45 | 16:30 Bologna Airport | 1 change | |
SN3125 | 13:40 Brussels Airport | 1h40 | 15:20 Bologna Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
LH5573+ LH254+ Regionale TRENORD 80376+ InterCityNotte 765 | 14:25 Brussels Airport | 9h10 | 23:35 Bologna Centrale | 3 changes | |
LH5573+ LH254+ Regionale TRENORD 80382+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2485 | 14:25 Brussels Airport | 10h08 | 0:33 Bologna Centrale | 3 changes | |
LH5573+ LH256+ Regionale TRENORD 80382+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2485 | 14:25 Brussels Airport | 10h08 | 0:33 Bologna Centrale | 3 changes | |
LX781+ LX1622+ Regionale TRENORD 80382+ FRECCIAROSSA 9561 | 15:00 Brussels Airport | 9h37 | 0:37 Bologna Centrale | 3 changes | |
LX781+ LX1622+ Regionale TRENORD 80382+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2485 | 15:00 Brussels Airport | 9h33 | 0:33 Bologna Centrale | 3 changes | |
LX781+ LX1622+ Regionale TRENORD 80378+ InterCityNotte 755 | 15:00 Brussels Airport | 9h06 | 0:06 Bologna Centrale | 3 changes | |
KL1706 · KL1667 | 15:10 Brussels Airport | 7h15 | 22:25 Bologna Airport | 1 change | |
BA387 · BA544 | 17:00 Brussels Airport | 6h50 | 23:50 Bologna Airport | 1 change | |
AZ165 · AZ1321 | 18:55 Brussels Airport | 3h55 | 22:50 Bologna Airport | 1 change | |
LH5589+ LH5678 | 19:30 Brussels Airport | 4h10 | 23:40 Bologna Airport | 1 change | |
LH5583+ LH9486 | 19:30 Brussels Airport | 3h10 | 22:40 Bologna Airport | 1 change | |
FR 4682 | 20:45 Brussels South Charleroi Airport | 1h40 | 22:25 Bologna Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
VY8985 · VY6524 | 21:15 Brussels Airport | 10h35 | 7:50 Bologna Airport | 1 change | |
VY8989 · VY6524 | 22:15 Brussels Airport | 9h35 | 7:50 Bologna Airport | 1 change | |
| Saturday 5 September | |||||
LH5587+ LH98+ LH9482 | 6:20 Brussels Airport | 6h30 | 12:50 Bologna Airport | 2 changes | |
LX4551+ LX2807+ LX1670 | 6:20 Brussels Airport | 7h30 | 13:50 Bologna Airport | 2 changes | |
KL1700 · KL1663 | 6:20 Brussels Airport | 5h55 | 12:15 Bologna Airport | 1 change | |
KL1700 · KL1665 | 6:20 Brussels Airport | 10h15 | 16:35 Bologna Airport | 1 change | |
SN3153+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2467+ Regionale TRENORD 80342 | 6:20 Brussels Airport | 9h50 | 16:10 Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
SN3153+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 1799+ Regionale TRENORD 80334 | 6:20 Brussels Airport | 7h40 | 14:00 Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
SN3153+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2471+ Regionale TRENORD 80350 | 6:20 Brussels Airport | 11h50 | 18:10 Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
FR 4682 | 6:40 Brussels South Charleroi Airport | 1h40 | 8:20 Bologna Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
LH5629+ LH9482 | 6:45 Brussels Airport | 6h05 | 12:50 Bologna Airport | 1 change | |
KL1702 · KL1665 | 8:05 Brussels Airport | 8h30 | 16:35 Bologna Airport | 1 change | |
KL1702 · KL1663 | 8:05 Brussels Airport | 4h10 | 12:15 Bologna Airport | 1 change | |
LH5569+ LH5676 | 8:35 Brussels Airport | 5h55 | 14:30 Bologna Airport | 1 change | |
LH5569+ LH108+ LH9484 | 8:35 Brussels Airport | 7h55 | 16:30 Bologna Airport | 2 changes | |
LH5569+ LH106+ LH9484 | 8:35 Brussels Airport | 7h55 | 16:30 Bologna Airport | 2 changes | |
LH5585+ LH9482 | 9:35 Brussels Airport | 3h15 | 12:50 Bologna Airport | 1 change | |
LX787+ LX1670 | 9:40 Brussels Airport | 4h10 | 13:50 Bologna Airport | 1 change | |
LX787+ LX1628+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2475+ Regionale TRENORD 80358 | 9:40 Brussels Airport | 10h36 | 20:16 Bologna Centrale | 3 changes | |
LX787+ LX1628+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2479+ Regionale TRENORD 80368 | 9:40 Brussels Airport | 12h30 | 22:10 Bologna Centrale | 3 changes | |
LX787+ LX1628+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2477+ Regionale TRENORD 80360 | 9:40 Brussels Airport | 11h25 | 21:05 Bologna Centrale | 3 changes | |
SK594 · SK687+ Regionale TRENORD 80382+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2485 | 10:20 Brussels Airport | 14h13 | 0:33 Bologna Centrale | 3 changes | |
SK594 · SK687+ Regionale TRENORD 80382+ FRECCIAROSSA 9561 | 10:20 Brussels Airport | 14h17 | 0:37 Bologna Centrale | 3 changes | |
KL1704 · KL1665 | 10:25 Brussels Airport | 6h10 | 16:35 Bologna Airport | 1 change | |
KL1704 · KL1667 | 10:25 Brussels Airport | 12h00 | 22:25 Bologna Airport | 1 change | |
LH5571+ LH286 | 10:30 Brussels Airport | 7h40 | 18:10 Bologna Airport | 1 change | |
LH5571+ LH5676 | 10:30 Brussels Airport | 4h00 | 14:30 Bologna Airport | 1 change | |
LH5571+ LH108+ LH9484 | 10:30 Brussels Airport | 6h00 | 16:30 Bologna Airport | 2 changes | |
VY8981 · VY6334+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2485+ Regionale TRENORD 80382 | 10:30 Brussels Airport | 14h03 | 0:33 Bologna Centrale | 3 changes | |
VY8981 · VY6334+ InterCityNotte 765+ Regionale TRENORD 80376 | 10:30 Brussels Airport | 13h05 | 23:35 Bologna Centrale | 3 changes | |
VY8981 · VY6334+ FRECCIAROSSA 9573+ Regionale TRENORD 80376 | 10:30 Brussels Airport | 12h04 | 22:34 Bologna Centrale | 3 changes | |
BA385 · BA544 | 10:40 Brussels Airport | 12h50 | 23:30 Bologna Airport | 1 change | |
BA385 · BA542 | 10:40 Brussels Airport | 9h35 | 20:15 Bologna Airport | 1 change | |
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A major art museum with Italian paintings from the Middle Ages to the modern era, plus temporary exhibitions in the city centre.
Bologna’s modern and contemporary art museum presents rotating exhibitions and a compact permanent collection in a converted industrial space.
An engaging museum on Bologna’s industrial and social history, with working models, scientific instruments, and practical displays for curious visitors.
Bologna’s grand central square is the city’s social and architectural heart, framed by major civic buildings and lively throughout the day.
A long porticoed walk climbing towards San Luca, combining daily local life, historic architecture, and one of Bologna’s classic walking routes.
This covered market street preserves medieval character under porticoes and is ideal for a short walk between historic shops and central landmarks.
Fresh egg pasta ribbons served with slow-cooked ragù. It is Bologna’s signature pasta dish and traditionally differs from spaghetti bolognese found abroad.
Small ring-shaped stuffed pasta served in rich capon or beef broth. A festive classic closely tied to Bolognese family cooking and winter meals.
Green pasta sheets layered with ragù, béchamel and Parmigiano Reggiano. This baked dish is a traditional Sunday and holiday favourite in Bologna.
Historic osteria known for classic Bolognese pasta and traditional meat dishes in a warm, old-world dining room near the city centre.
Refined restaurant serving contemporary Italian cuisine in elegant rooms inside Palazzo Fava, suited to a special-occasion meal.
Long-standing trattoria popular for tortellini, tagliatelle al ragù and other local staples in a simple, bustling setting.
Moderate for Italy: lodging is mid-priced, meals are reasonable, and local buses are cheap, though central hotel rates rise in peak season and during major fairs.
Tipping is modest. Service may be included; round up or leave €1-2 in cafés, 5-10% for very good restaurant service, and round up taxi fares.
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Bologna Airport -> Bologna Centrale
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brussels to Bologna by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bologna, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Brussels to Bologna flights use the Brussels Airport to Bologna Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Brussels and Bologna airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Brussels Airport is 1 km from Brussels city centre. Public transport options include:
Brussels Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in the departures and arrivals areas.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Brussels Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Brussels Airport: Elevators, ramps, assistance.
Brussels South Charleroi Airport is 5 km from Brussels city centre. Public transport options include:
Brussels South Charleroi Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in the terminal.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Brussels South Charleroi Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Brussels South Charleroi Airport: Ramps, assistance.
Bologna Airport is 5 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in the arrivals and departures areas.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bologna Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna Airport: Elevators, ramps.
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