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Overview: Manchester to Bologna flight
Flights from Manchester to Bologna depart on average 55 times per day, taking around 3h 2m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £46 if you book in advance.
The earliest flight runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest flight covers the 1403 km distance in 2h 20m. November is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 1403 km |
Average flight duration 3h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price £46 |
Flights per day 55 |
Fastest flight 2h 20m |
Cheapest month to travel November |
First flight 00:05 |
Last flight 23:55 |
The cheapest and fastest flights from Manchester to Bologna
Cheapest price
£139
Average price
£187
Fastest journey
2 h 20 m
Average duration
6 h 8 m
Flights per day
2
Distance
1403 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Manchester to Bologna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to Bologna will cost around £187 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £139.
Of the 2 flights that leave Manchester for Bologna every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct flights cover the 1403 km distance in an average of 6 h 8 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 2 h 20 m .
The slowest flights will take 9 h 55 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.




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Compare train, coach and flight for Manchester to Bologna
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £62. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 2m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 1.4 - 3.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £62, and a train costs an average of £505.
Distance: 1403 km
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Live departures
Manchester to Bologna flight times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Bologna flights for today, Thursday 18 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BA1383 · BA482+ FR 2098 | 05:40 Manchester Airport | 12h25 | 18:05 Bologna Airport | 2 changes | |
BA1383 · BA480+ FR 2098 | 05:40 Manchester Airport | 12h25 | 18:05 Bologna Airport | 2 changes | |
BA1383 · BA476+ FR 2098 | 05:40 Manchester Airport | 12h25 | 18:05 Bologna Airport | 2 changes | |
BA1383 · BA540 | 05:40 Manchester Airport | 5h00 | 10:40 Bologna Airport | 1 change | |
KL1028 · KL1513+ FR 2098 | 05:50 Manchester Airport | 12h15 | 18:05 Bologna Airport | 2 changes | |
KL1028+ KL1663 | 05:50 Manchester Airport | 5h30 | 11:20 Bologna Airport | 1 change | |
KL1028 · KL1665 | 05:50 Manchester Airport | 9h35 | 15:25 Bologna Airport | 1 change | |
KL1028+ KL1667 | 05:50 Manchester Airport | 16h15 | 22:05 Bologna Airport | 1 change | |
LH949+ EN8880 | 06:00 Manchester Airport | 6h50 | 12:50 Bologna Airport | 1 change | |
AF1269 · AF1428 | 06:00 Manchester Airport | 8h45 | 14:45 Bologna Airport | 1 change | |
LH949 · LH1126+ FR 2098 | 06:00 Manchester Airport | 12h05 | 18:05 Bologna Airport | 2 changes | |
LH949 · LH1128+ FR 2098 | 06:00 Manchester Airport | 12h05 | 18:05 Bologna Airport | 2 changes | |
LH949+ LH6908 | 06:00 Manchester Airport | 6h50 | 12:50 Bologna Airport | 1 change | |
AF1269 · AF1104+ AF9756 | 06:00 Manchester Airport | 7h00 | 13:00 Bologna Airport | 2 changes | |
AF1269 · AF1028 | 06:00 Manchester Airport | 16h05 | 22:05 Bologna Airport | 1 change | |
SN2184 · SN3703+ FR 2098 | 06:10 Manchester Airport | 11h55 | 18:05 Bologna Airport | 2 changes | |
LH4127+ LH9482 | 06:25 Manchester Airport | 5h15 | 11:40 Bologna Airport | 1 change | |
LH4127+ LH9484 | 06:25 Manchester Airport | 9h40 | 16:05 Bologna Airport | 1 change | |
LH4127+ LH9448+ Regionale TRENORD 10358+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2475 | 06:25 Manchester Airport | 12h51 | 19:16 Bologna Centrale | 3 changes | |
LH4127+ LH9448+ Regionale TRENORD 10350+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2471 | 06:25 Manchester Airport | 10h45 | 17:10 Bologna Centrale | 3 changes | |
LH4127+ EN8240 | 06:25 Manchester Airport | 5h15 | 11:40 Bologna Airport | 1 change | |
LH4127+ LH9448+ Regionale TRENORD 10360+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2477 | 06:25 Manchester Airport | 13h40 | 20:05 Bologna Centrale | 3 changes | |
BA1385 · BA480+ FR 2098 | 07:45 Manchester Airport | 10h20 | 18:05 Bologna Airport | 2 changes | |
BA1385 · BA482+ FR 2098 | 07:45 Manchester Airport | 10h20 | 18:05 Bologna Airport | 2 changes | |
BA1359 · BA482+ FR 2098 | 08:50 Manchester Airport | 9h15 | 18:05 Bologna Airport | 2 changes | |
KL1030 · KL1665 | 09:05 Manchester Airport | 6h20 | 15:25 Bologna Airport | 1 change | |
KL1030+ KL1667 | 09:05 Manchester Airport | 13h00 | 22:05 Bologna Airport | 1 change | |
LX391+ LX1628+ Regionale TRENORD 10360+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2477 | 09:10 Manchester Airport | 10h55 | 20:05 Bologna Centrale | 3 changes | |
LX391+ LX1628+ Regionale TRENORD 10368+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2479 | 09:10 Manchester Airport | 12h00 | 21:10 Bologna Centrale | 3 changes | |
LX391+ LX1672 | 09:10 Manchester Airport | 4h05 | 13:15 Bologna Airport | 1 change | |
LX391+ LX1628+ Regionale TRENORD 10358+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2475 | 09:10 Manchester Airport | 10h06 | 19:16 Bologna Centrale | 3 changes | |
OS7378+ OS210+ OS517 | 09:25 Manchester Airport | 8h30 | 17:55 Bologna Airport | 2 changes | |
LH941+ LH6902+ Regionale TRENORD 10382+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2485 | 09:25 Manchester Airport | 14h08 | 23:33 Bologna Centrale | 3 changes | |
LH941+ LH6902+ Regionale TRENORD 10378+ InterCityNotte 755 | 09:25 Manchester Airport | 13h41 | 23:06 Bologna Centrale | 3 changes | |
LH941 · LH106+ LH9484 | 09:25 Manchester Airport | 6h40 | 16:05 Bologna Airport | 2 changes | |
LH941+ LH6902+ Regionale TRENORD 10376+ InterCityNotte 765 | 09:25 Manchester Airport | 13h10 | 22:35 Bologna Centrale | 3 changes | |
LS803+ FR 2098 | 09:30 Manchester Airport | 8h35 | 18:05 Bologna Airport | 1 change | |
BA1361 · BA544 | 09:45 Manchester Airport | 7h05 | 16:50 Bologna Airport | 1 change | |
SK540 · SK687+ Regionale TRENORD 10382+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2485 | 10:10 Manchester Airport | 13h23 | 23:33 Bologna Centrale | 3 changes | |
KL1032 · KL1665 | 11:00 Manchester Airport | 4h25 | 15:25 Bologna Airport | 1 change | |
KL1032+ KL1667 | 11:00 Manchester Airport | 11h05 | 22:05 Bologna Airport | 1 change | |
AF1669 · AF1404+ AF9784 | 11:05 Manchester Airport | 10h45 | 21:50 Bologna Airport | 2 changes | |
AF1669 · AF1730+ Regionale TRENORD 10382+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2485 | 11:05 Manchester Airport | 12h28 | 23:33 Bologna Centrale | 3 changes | |
AF1669 · AF1630+ Regionale TRENORD 10382+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2485 | 11:05 Manchester Airport | 12h28 | 23:33 Bologna Centrale | 3 changes | |
AF1669 · AF1028 | 11:05 Manchester Airport | 11h00 | 22:05 Bologna Airport | 1 change | |
AF1669 · AF1730+ Regionale TRENORD 10376+ InterCityNotte 765 | 11:05 Manchester Airport | 11h30 | 22:35 Bologna Centrale | 3 changes | |
AF1669 · AF1304+ AF9784 | 11:05 Manchester Airport | 10h45 | 21:50 Bologna Airport | 2 changes | |
SN2174 · SN3181+ SN4143 | 11:10 Manchester Airport | 10h40 | 21:50 Bologna Airport | 2 changes | |
SN2174 · SN3183+ SN4143 | 11:10 Manchester Airport | 10h40 | 21:50 Bologna Airport | 2 changes | |
LH4089+ LH1856+ Regionale TRENORD 10376+ InterCityNotte 765 | 11:15 Manchester Airport | 11h20 | 22:35 Bologna Centrale | 3 changes | |
LH4089+ EN8242 | 11:15 Manchester Airport | 4h50 | 16:05 Bologna Airport | 1 change | |
LH4089+ LH1856+ Regionale TRENORD 10368+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2479 | 11:15 Manchester Airport | 9h55 | 21:10 Bologna Centrale | 3 changes | |
LH4089+ LH1856+ Regionale TRENORD 10382+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2485 | 11:15 Manchester Airport | 12h18 | 23:33 Bologna Centrale | 3 changes | |
LH4089+ LH9484 | 11:15 Manchester Airport | 4h50 | 16:05 Bologna Airport | 1 change | |
BA1365 · BA544 | 11:40 Manchester Airport | 5h10 | 16:50 Bologna Airport | 1 change | |
LH943 · LH116+ LH9486 | 13:00 Manchester Airport | 8h50 | 21:50 Bologna Airport | 2 changes | |
LH943 · LH114+ LH9486 | 13:00 Manchester Airport | 8h50 | 21:50 Bologna Airport | 2 changes | |
KL1034+ KL1667 | 13:40 Manchester Airport | 8h25 | 22:05 Bologna Airport | 1 change | |
BA1369 · BA546 | 14:45 Manchester Airport | 7h05 | 21:50 Bologna Airport | 1 change | |
LH945+ LH5678 | 15:35 Manchester Airport | 6h55 | 22:30 Bologna Airport | 1 change | |
LH945+ EN8884 | 15:35 Manchester Airport | 6h55 | 22:30 Bologna Airport | 1 change | |
AF1069 · AF1028 | 17:05 Manchester Airport | 5h00 | 22:05 Bologna Airport | 1 change | |
AF1069 · AF1228 | 17:05 Manchester Airport | 16h25 | 09:30 Bologna Airport | 1 change | |
BA1373 · BA546 | 17:20 Manchester Airport | 4h30 | 21:50 Bologna Airport | 1 change | |
KL1036+ KL1667 | 17:25 Manchester Airport | 4h40 | 22:05 Bologna Airport | 1 change | |
KL1036+ KL1663 | 17:25 Manchester Airport | 17h55 | 11:20 Bologna Airport | 1 change | |
LH4087+ LH9486 | 17:40 Manchester Airport | 4h10 | 21:50 Bologna Airport | 1 change | |
LH4087+ EN8244 | 17:40 Manchester Airport | 4h10 | 21:50 Bologna Airport | 1 change | |
AF1169 · AF1228 | 19:40 Manchester Airport | 13h50 | 09:30 Bologna Airport | 1 change | |
BA7828+ BA1323 · BA540 | 19:55 Manchester Airport | 16h00 | 11:55 Bologna Airport | 2 changes | |
BA7828+ BA1323 · BA544 | 19:55 Manchester Airport | 21h35 | 17:30 Bologna Airport | 2 changes | |
KL1038 · KL1663 | 20:40 Manchester Airport | 14h40 | 11:20 Bologna Airport | 1 change | |
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Manchester to Bologna Flights: An Overview
Flights from Manchester to Bologna travel the 860-mile distance in around two hours and twenty-five minutes. Direct flights are only available on Mondays and Fridays, once per day. There are many indirect flights available each day of week. All flights depart from Manchester Airport (MAN) and land at Bologna Airport (BLQ).
Which airlines fly from Manchester to Bologna?
Ryanair operates the only available direct flights from Manchester to Bologna. Various other airlines offer connecting flights, including KLM, Flybe, British Airways and Air Nostrum. These flights will require passengers to change planes in another major European city, such as London, Paris or Amsterdam.
How long is the flight from Manchester to Bologna?
Direct flights from Manchester to Bologna take two hours and twenty-five minutes. Indirect flights that change in London, Paris or Amsterdam have around an hour of extra flying time, plus the layover time, which can vary considerably.
How many flights are there from Manchester to Bologna
There are usually more than 30 flight options available per day, seven days a week. The majority of the flights are indirect and require at least one change. The total number of flights includes just one direct flight on Monday and Friday mornings. Indirect flights from Manchester to Bologna run from early morning until late evening every day of the week, offering plenty of flexibility in travel options.
FAQs: Manchester to Bologna flights
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester 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.

Flights from Manchester to Bologna generally leave from Manchester Airport and arrive in Bologna Airport.
Manchester Airport is 15.3 km away from Manchester city centre and Bologna Airport is 11.2 km from Bologna city centre.
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Important Stations and Airports in Manchester and Bologna
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops in all terminals, including WHSmith and Boots.
- Short stay parking near terminals, approximately 7.2€ (£6) per hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Assistance, toilets.
- Available throughout the airport.
- Yes
- Lounges available, including Aspire and Escape Lounges.
- Located in each terminal.
- Bus: 43, 103, 199
- Train: TransPennine Express, Northern Rail
- Tram: Metrolink
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops available, duty-free and fashion stores like Ferrari Store and Camicissima.
- Parking available, P1 and P2 lots, approximately 3€ per hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps.
- Available throughout the airport.
- Yes
- Lounge available, Marconi Business Lounge, access with membership or fee.
- Located in the arrivals area, near baggage claim.
- Bus: 944, 945
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