Cheap flights from Colombo to Bologna from £283

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Fri, Jul 31
Colombo CMBBologna BLQ
£283
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Wed, Jul 29
Colombo CMBBologna BLQ
£293
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Sun, Aug 2
Colombo CMBBologna BLQ
£315
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Wed, Jul 29
Colombo CMBBologna BLQ
£353
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Tue, Jul 28
Colombo CMBBologna BLQ
£362
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Mon, Jul 27
Colombo CMBBologna BLQ
£369
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Fri, Jul 31 – Wed, Aug 5
Colombo CMBBologna BLQ
£682
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Sat, Aug 1 – Wed, Aug 5
Colombo CMBBologna BLQ
£716
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Mon, Jul 27 – Thu, Jul 30
Colombo CMBBologna BLQ
£761
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Tue, Jul 28 – Sat, Aug 1
Colombo CMBBologna BLQ
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Fri, Jul 31 – Wed, Aug 5
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How much do flights to Bologna cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£283

Cheapest round-trip

£682

Average round-trip

£753

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

Ryanair

Getting from Bologna airport to the city center

The fastest option is the Marconi Express monorail, while budget travelers often choose the Aerobus shuttle

Bologna is served by Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ), located approximately 6 km northwest of the city center. This compact distance makes airport transfers to city center destinations quick and convenient. Transport options include the Marconi Express monorail, Aerobus shuttle, local buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Journey times typically range from 7 to 25 minutes depending on the mode of transport and traffic conditions.

Transport Option

Typical time

Typical cost

Frequency

Best for

7 min

€11; single ticket; return €20

every 7–15 min (traffic dependent)

fastest to central station

20-30 min

€7; single ticket; return €12

every 11–30 min (traffic dependent)

budget option to station

25-40 min

€1.50 – €2; standard urban fare

every 20–30 min (traffic dependent)

cheapest public transport

15-25 min

€18 – €25; fixed fare to city center

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

15-25 min

€15 – €30; varies with demand

on-demand (traffic dependent)

app-based booking

15-25 min

€35 – €60; pre-booked; price per vehicle

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups or guaranteed pickup

15-25 min

€30 – €80; per day; varies by provider

on-demand (traffic dependent)

exploring Emilia-Romagna

Notes:

  • Prices in EUR; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • The Marconi Express monorail connects the airport directly to Bologna Centrale railway station in just 7 minutes.
  • Taxis operate with a fixed fare from the airport to the city center; confirm the rate before departure.
  • Bologna has a limited traffic zone (ZTL) in the historic center; rental car drivers should check access rules.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Bologna

Depart from
Bandaranaike International
Arrive to
Bologna Guglielmo Marconi
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - Cinque Terre - Piazza Del Campo, Siena - Piazza San Marco - San Gimignano - Uffizi Gallery

Check-in for a flight from Colombo to Bologna

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
RyanairRYRFRNo
Etihad AirwaysETDEYNo
PegasusPGTPCNo
Air ArabiaABYG9No
Jazeera AirwaysJZRJ9No

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Bologna

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January8°C1°C
February10°C3°C
March14°C5°C
April18°C8°C
May22°C12°C
June28°C16°C
July32°C19°C
August32°C19°C
September26°C16°C
October20°C11°C
November13°C7°C
December9°C3°C
Hottest Month
32°C
July
Coldest month
1°C
January
Sunny days
285
days per year
Snow days
3
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
12 Jul
17%
32°C19°C
19 Jul
38°C23°C
Monday
13 Jul
35°C20°C
20 Jul
41°C24°C
Tuesday
14 Jul
57%
37°C21°C
21 Jul
36%
43°C25°C
Wednesday
15 Jul
57%
36°C20°C
22 Jul
42°C23°C
Thursday
16 Jul
65%
32°C19°C
23 Jul
44°C25°C
Friday
17 Jul
34°C20°C
24 Jul
46°C28°C
Saturday
18 Jul
36°C21°C
25 Jul
45°C28°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Ryanair, Etihad Airways, Pegasus, Air Arabia, and Jazeera Airways. Colombo and Bologna have 400 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Bologna, consider visiting Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Cinque Terre, Piazza Del Campo, Siena, Piazza San Marco, San Gimignano, and Uffizi Gallery.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Colombo?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Colombo and London, Bangkok, Malé, Manchester, Kuala Lumpur, Dubai, Bali, New Delhi, Edinburgh, Singapore, Denpasar, Chennai, Birmingham, Goa, Tel Aviv, Phuket City, Abu Dhabi, Phuket Province, Mumbai, Perth.
What are the most popular routes to and from Bologna?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Bologna and London, Tirana, Chișinău, Bucharest, Edinburgh, Barcelona, Cluj-Napoca, Iași, Warsaw, Sofia, Manchester, Birmingham, Kraków, Skopje, Tel Aviv, Athens, Timișoara, Lisbon, Belgrade, Catania.
Which airports are there in Colombo?
Colombo is mainly served by Bandaranaike International. But there are other airports nearby, including Colombo Ratmalana Airport, Kelani River-Peliyagoda Waterdrome, Dandugama Sea Plane Base.
What airports are near Colombo?
The main airport in Colombo is Bandaranaike International. It is also served by Sigiriya, Hatton Castlereigh Resrvr SPB, Koggala.
What airports are near Bologna?
The main airport in Bologna is Bologna Guglielmo Marconi. It is also served by Milan–Malpensa, Milan Bergamo International Airport, Venice Marco Polo, Bologna Guglielmo Marconi, Florence, Treviso, Pisa International, Linate, Verona Villafranca, Genoa Cristoforo Colombo.
Which airlines fly between Colombo and Bologna?
Currently, you can fly between Colombo and Bologna with Ryanair, Etihad Airways, Pegasus, Air Arabia, Jazeera Airways.
When’s the best time to travel between Colombo and Bologna?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Colombo and Bologna, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Colombo and Bologna?
Traveling between Colombo and Bologna, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Colombo?
There are a number of airports in and around Colombo. The main one is Bandaranaike International and other nearby airports include Sigiriya, Hatton Castlereigh Resrvr SPB, Koggala
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