- 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 Manchester to Bologna depart on average 46 times per day, taking around 3h 13m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £19 if you book in advance.
The earliest flight runs at 00:05, the last at 23:50. 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 13m |
Cheapest ticket price £19 |
Flights per day 46 |
Fastest flight 2h 20m |
First flight 0:05 |
Last flight 23:50 |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 28 days |
Cheapest price
£82
Average price
£258
Fastest journey
2 h 20 m
Average duration
4 h 8 m
Flights per day
71
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 £258 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £82.
Of the 71 flights that leave Manchester for Bologna every day 1 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 4 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 4 h 50 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.
VY8749 · VY6524
VY8747+
FR 5220
VY8747+
FR 575
BA8099+
FR 5220
AF1169 · AF1028
FR 2242
AF1169 · AF1028
KL1032+
KL1665
LH947+
LH5678
LH4087+
LH9482Omio 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 £61. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 13m. 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 £61, and a train costs an average of £395.
Distance: 1403 km
Most popular Flight | Train | Coach |
|---|---|---|
£136 Average Price | £395 Average Price | £111 Average Price Cheapest |
6h 13m Average total duration Fastest 3h 13m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 25h 39m Average total duration 25h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 38h 24m Average total duration 37h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
4.2 - 8.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | 1.4 - 3.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Bologna flights for tomorrow, Monday 3 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AF1269 · AF1028 | 5:50 Manchester Airport | 16h20 | 23:10 Bologna Airport | 1 change | |
AF1269 · AF1328 | 5:50 Manchester Airport | 10h15 | 17:05 Bologna Airport | 1 change | |
KL1028+ KL1667 | 5:55 Manchester Airport | 15h30 | 22:25 Bologna Airport | 1 change | |
KL1028 · KL1519+ FR 5220 | 5:55 Manchester Airport | 18h15 | 1:10 Bologna Airport | 2 changes | |
KL1028 · KL1517+ FR 5220 | 5:55 Manchester Airport | 18h15 | 1:10 Bologna Airport | 2 changes | |
KL1028 · KL1517+ FR 575 | 5:55 Manchester Airport | 15h55 | 22:50 Bologna Airport | 2 changes | |
KL1028+ KL1665 | 5:55 Manchester Airport | 9h40 | 16:35 Bologna Airport | 1 change | |
KL1028 · KL1663 | 5:55 Manchester Airport | 5h15 | 12:10 Bologna Airport | 1 change | |
LH4215+ LH5676 | 6:00 Manchester Airport | 7h10 | 14:10 Bologna Airport | 1 change | |
LH4215+ LH1128+ FR 5220 | 6:00 Manchester Airport | 18h10 | 1:10 Bologna Airport | 2 changes | |
LH4215+ LH5636+ FRECCIAROSSA 9649+ Regionale TRENORD 80356 | 6:00 Manchester Airport | 11h04 | 18:04 Bologna Centrale | 3 changes | |
LH4215+ LH5636+ FRECCIAROSSA 9653+ Regionale TRENORD 80360 | 6:00 Manchester Airport | 12h04 | 19:04 Bologna Centrale | 3 changes | |
SN2184 · SN3125 | 6:05 Manchester Airport | 8h15 | 15:20 Bologna Airport | 1 change | |
BA1379 · BA480+ FR 575 | 6:55 Manchester Airport | 14h55 | 22:50 Bologna Airport | 2 changes | |
BA1379 · BA478+ FR 5220 | 6:55 Manchester Airport | 17h15 | 1:10 Bologna Airport | 2 changes | |
BA1379 · BA480+ FR 5220 | 6:55 Manchester Airport | 17h15 | 1:10 Bologna Airport | 2 changes | |
LH4087+ LH1816+ FR 575 | 7:00 Manchester Airport | 14h50 | 22:50 Bologna Airport | 2 changes | |
LH4087+ LH1816+ FR 5220 | 7:00 Manchester Airport | 17h10 | 1:10 Bologna Airport | 2 changes | |
LH4087+ LH9482 | 7:00 Manchester Airport | 4h50 | 12:50 Bologna Airport | 1 change | |
LH4087+ LH1814+ FR 5220 | 7:00 Manchester Airport | 17h10 | 1:10 Bologna Airport | 2 changes | |
LH4087+ EN8240 | 7:00 Manchester Airport | 4h50 | 12:50 Bologna Airport | 1 change | |
BA1381 · BA478+ FR 5220 | 8:00 Manchester Airport | 16h10 | 1:10 Bologna Airport | 2 changes | |
BA1381 · BA480+ FR 5220 | 8:00 Manchester Airport | 16h10 | 1:10 Bologna Airport | 2 changes | |
LS803+ FR 575 | 8:00 Manchester Airport | 13h50 | 22:50 Bologna Airport | 1 change | |
BA1359 · BA482+ FR 5220 | 8:50 Manchester Airport | 15h20 | 1:10 Bologna Airport | 2 changes | |
BA1359 · BA480+ FR 5220 | 8:50 Manchester Airport | 15h20 | 1:10 Bologna Airport | 2 changes | |
BA1359 · BA478+ FR 5220 | 8:50 Manchester Airport | 15h20 | 1:10 Bologna Airport | 2 changes | |
BA1359 · BA542 | 8:50 Manchester Airport | 9h30 | 19:20 Bologna Airport | 1 change | |
KL1030 · KL1667 | 8:55 Manchester Airport | 12h30 | 22:25 Bologna Airport | 1 change | |
KL1030 · KL1665 | 8:55 Manchester Airport | 6h40 | 16:35 Bologna Airport | 1 change | |
LX391+ LX1956+ FR 5220 | 9:00 Manchester Airport | 15h10 | 1:10 Bologna Airport | 2 changes | |
LX391+ LX1958+ FR 575 | 9:00 Manchester Airport | 12h50 | 22:50 Bologna Airport | 2 changes | |
LX391+ LX1958+ FR 5220 | 9:00 Manchester Airport | 15h10 | 1:10 Bologna Airport | 2 changes | |
LH2501+ LH9484 | 10:35 Manchester Airport | 4h55 | 16:30 Bologna Airport | 1 change | |
LH2501 · LH1816+ FR 5220 | 10:35 Manchester Airport | 13h35 | 1:10 Bologna Airport | 2 changes | |
LH2501 · LH1816+ FR 575 | 10:35 Manchester Airport | 11h15 | 22:50 Bologna Airport | 2 changes | |
OS7358+ OS186+ OS517 | 10:35 Manchester Airport | 6h50 | 18:25 Bologna Airport | 2 changes | |
LH2501 · LH1856+ FRECCIAROSSA 9567+ Regionale TRENORD 80370 | 10:35 Manchester Airport | 9h49 | 21:24 Bologna Centrale | 3 changes | |
BA1361 · BA478+ FR 5220 | 10:55 Manchester Airport | 13h15 | 1:10 Bologna Airport | 2 changes | |
BA1361 · BA542 | 10:55 Manchester Airport | 7h25 | 19:20 Bologna Airport | 1 change | |
BA1361 · BA482+ FR 5220 | 10:55 Manchester Airport | 13h15 | 1:10 Bologna Airport | 2 changes | |
BA1361 · BA480+ FR 5220 | 10:55 Manchester Airport | 13h15 | 1:10 Bologna Airport | 2 changes | |
BA1361 · BA544 | 10:55 Manchester Airport | 11h50 | 23:45 Bologna Airport | 1 change | |
VY8747+ FR 5220 | 11:00 Manchester Airport | 13h10 | 1:10 Bologna Airport | 1 change | |
AF1669 · AF1028 | 11:00 Manchester Airport | 11h10 | 23:10 Bologna Airport | 1 change | |
KL1032+ KL1667 | 11:00 Manchester Airport | 10h25 | 22:25 Bologna Airport | 1 change | |
BA8099+ FR 5220 | 11:00 Manchester Airport | 13h10 | 1:10 Bologna Airport | 1 change | |
AF1669 · AF1228 | 11:00 Manchester Airport | 21h00 | 9:00 Bologna Airport | 1 change | |
AF1669 · AF1328 | 11:00 Manchester Airport | 5h05 | 17:05 Bologna Airport | 1 change | |
VY8747+ FR 575 | 11:00 Manchester Airport | 10h50 | 22:50 Bologna Airport | 1 change | |
KL1032+ KL1665 | 11:00 Manchester Airport | 4h35 | 16:35 Bologna Airport | 1 change | |
LH4211+ LH112+ LH9486 | 11:10 Manchester Airport | 10h30 | 22:40 Bologna Airport | 2 changes | |
SN2174 · SN3181+ SN4143 | 11:10 Manchester Airport | 10h35 | 22:45 Bologna Airport | 2 changes | |
LH4211+ LH286 | 11:10 Manchester Airport | 5h45 | 17:55 Bologna Airport | 1 change | |
SN2174 · SN3183+ SN4143 | 11:10 Manchester Airport | 10h35 | 22:45 Bologna Airport | 2 changes | |
KL1034 · KL1667 | 13:45 Manchester Airport | 7h40 | 22:25 Bologna Airport | 1 change | |
D83527 · D83746 | 14:35 Manchester Airport | 18h25 | 10:00 Bologna Airport | 1 change | |
AF1069 · AF1228 | 14:55 Manchester Airport | 17h05 | 9:00 Bologna Airport | 1 change | |
AF1069 · AF1248+ FR 5220 | 14:55 Manchester Airport | 9h15 | 1:10 Bologna Airport | 2 changes | |
AF1069 · AF1028 | 14:55 Manchester Airport | 7h15 | 23:10 Bologna Airport | 1 change | |
FR 2242 | 16:25 Manchester Airport | 2h20 | 19:45 Bologna Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
BA1369 · BA540 | 16:55 Manchester Airport | 16h55 | 10:50 Bologna Airport | 1 change | |
BA1369 · BA544 | 16:55 Manchester Airport | 5h50 | 23:45 Bologna Airport | 1 change | |
KL1036 · KL1663 | 17:30 Manchester Airport | 17h45 | 12:15 Bologna Airport | 1 change | |
AF1169 · AF1028 | 17:50 Manchester Airport | 4h20 | 23:10 Bologna Airport | 1 change | |
AF1169 · AF1228 | 17:50 Manchester Airport | 14h10 | 9:00 Bologna Airport | 1 change | |
LH947+ LH5678 | 18:05 Manchester Airport | 4h35 | 23:40 Bologna Airport | 1 change | |
BA1373 · BA540 | 20:15 Manchester Airport | 13h35 | 10:50 Bologna Airport | 1 change | |
KL1038 · KL1665 | 20:50 Manchester Airport | 18h45 | 16:35 Bologna Airport | 1 change | |
KL1038+ KL1663 | 20:50 Manchester Airport | 14h25 | 12:15 Bologna Airport | 1 change | |
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Discover the best of Bologna — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Bologna trip today.
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
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.

Most Manchester to Bologna flights use the Manchester Airport to Bologna Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Manchester and Bologna airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Manchester 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 all terminals.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Manchester Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Airport: Assistance, toilets.
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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