Bologna Airport

Bologna Airport transfer: Minimum Connection Time

It's essential to be aware of the Minimum Connection Time (MCT) in an airport when the route has a connecting flight. It is recommended to always check this before booking flights. The MCT is also a deciding factor when a traveller makes a claim for compensation for a missed connection. You can see the minimum time required for connections in Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport below.

• Between domestic flights: 40 min.
• Between domestic and international flights: 45 min.
• Between international flights: 40 min.

Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport terminal

Airport terminals are the areas which make it possible for travellers to move between ground transport, airport gates and the plane. It is essential to confirm which terminal you are leaving from or travelling through, as terminals in bigger airports may be far away from each other and passengers might require more time to get to the correct one. There is 1 Terminal in Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport.

Terminal 1 – Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot, British Airways, Neos, Ryanair and others

How to get from Bologna Airport to city centre

It can be a challenge when visiting a destination for the very first time to find the best way to reach the centre of the city. Public transport isn’t always accessible straight from the airport and taxis are often costly. It's recommended to review all the transport possibilities ahead of travelling so you can plan your trip.

Go here for the latest information and connections of public transport.

Bologna Airport bus

• Aerobus
  Direction: Bologna Centrale Railway Station
  Travel time (approx.): 20 min.
  Operating hours: 05:30 AM - 12:15 AM, daily
• Ferrara Bus & Fly
  Direction: Ferrara
  Travel time (approx.): 60 min.
  Operating hours: more information here
• Saca
  Direction: Modena
  More information: here
• Shuttle Italy Airport
  Direction: Rimini / Ravenna / Padua
  More information: here

Bologna Airport taxi

• Pick up point: outside the Terminal
  Travel time (approx.): 20 min. to the city centre
  Approximate price: 20 EUR

Where to have a rest in Bologna Airport

On occasion passengers experience prolonged waiting times between flights, such as overnight layovers or a flight delay until the next day. In such situations, it is important to note the possible places where you can spend time and have a good rest between flights.

Bologna Airport Lounge

Airport lounges are amenities that offer passengers a variety of benefits and services, such as relaxation spaces, food and beverages, WIFI, showers, etc., so passengers can wait in an agreeable and comfortable environment.

• Vip Lounge
  Opening hours: 05:00 AM - 11:00 PM, daily
  Price: 30 EUR

Bologna Airport Hotels

When you have an early flight, or the lounges aren’t so relaxing, the best option may be a hotel close to the airport. Whereas some hotels are in the airport building, with others, travellers may need to leave the airport to find the nearest hotel. We have chosen a selection of hotel possibilities in case you opt to stay overnight before your flight.

• Brianza Hotel
  Price: from 49 EUR per night
  Address: Via Don Minzoni, 16, 40012 Calderara di Reno BO, Italy
  Contact: +39 051 726 333
  Website: click
• FlyOn Hotel
  Price: from 77 EUR per night
  Address: Via dell'Aeroporto, 34/36, 40132 Bologna BO, Italy
  Contact: +39 051 400 056
  Website: click
• Bologna Airport Hotel
  Price: from 65 EUR per night
  Address: Via Marco Emilio Lepido, 203/14, 40132 Bologna BO, Italy
  Contact: +39 051 409 211
  Website: click

Bologna Airport cafes & restaurants

When travelling, it's important to have enough food and drink. Whether you require a simple breakfast before an early flight, a unhurried lunch during a long layover, or to merely get something to eat while on board, we have various options for you to make sure you don’t go hungry during your travels.

Click here for a full list of places to eat in Bologna Airport.

• Puro Gusto
  Description: Italian meals and coffee
  Location: Ground Level
  Opening hours: 24 hrs., daily
• Tentazioni
  Description: snack bar
  Location: Ground Level
  Opening hours: 24 hrs., daily
• Vecchia Malga Pizzeria
  Description: Neapolitan pizzas
  Location: Ground Level
  Opening hours: 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM, daily
• Bottega
  Description: Prosecco bar & cafe
  Location: Arrivals, Ground Level
  Opening hours: 07:00 AM - 11:00 PM, daily

Bologna Airport shops

The airport shops are the ideal place to purchase that last-minute souvenir, or simply to kill some time before the flight. Our guide below can help you to find the best shopping places for what you need.

Follow this link for a full overview.

• Piquadro
  Description: bags and business accessories
  Location: Boarding area, Level 1
  Opening hours: 05:45 AM - 08:45 PM, daily
• Venchi
  Description: chocolate shop
  Location: Boarding area, Level 1
  Opening hours: 08:00 AM - 08:45 PM, daily
• Victoria's Secret
  Description: lingerie and beauty products
  Location: Level 1
  Opening hours: 05:45 AM - 08:45 PM, daily

Bologna Airport car rental

Some destinations are worth seeing by car, or it may be necessary for your journey to drive. To enable you to pick the best car rental company for your trip, we have provided a list below.

• Sixt
  Location: Airport area
  Opening hours: 08:00 AM - 12:00 AM, daily
  Contact: +39 029 475 7979
• Firefly
  Location: Airport area
  Opening hours: 08:00 AM - 11:00 PM, daily
  Contact: +39 342 897 8281
• Hertz
  Location: Airport area
  Opening hours: 08:00 AM - 11:00 PM, daily
  Contact: +39 342 897 8281
• Europcar
  Location: Airport area
  Opening hours: 06:00 AM - 02:00 AM, daily
  Contact: +39 051 353 665
• Avis
  Location: Airport area
  Opening hours: 08:00 AM - 11:00 PM, daily
  Contact: +39 051 647 2032

Other services in Bologna Airport you might need

• Lost & Found
  Location: Arrivals, Ground Level
• Tourist Information
  Location: Ground Level
  Opening hours: 08:00 AM - 11:00 PM, daily
  Contact: +39 051 647 2201
• Pharmacy
  Location: Ground Level
  Opening hours: 05:00 AM - 08:00 PM, daily
  Contact: +39 051 647 2205
• Safe Bag - Luggage wrapping
  Location: Ground Level
  Opening hours: from 04:00 AM until the last flight, daily

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