Cheap flights from Columbus to Bologna from £247

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3 stops
Sat, Apr 25
Columbus CMHBologna BLQ
£247
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Sat, Apr 25
Columbus CMHBologna BLQ
£272
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Sun, Apr 26
Columbus CMHBologna BLQ
£287
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Thu, Apr 23
Columbus CMHBologna BLQ
£352
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Sat, Apr 25
Columbus CMHBologna BLQ
£390
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Mon, Apr 27
Columbus LCKBologna BLQ
£413
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Sat, Apr 25 – Thu, Apr 30
Columbus CMHBologna BLQ
£718
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Sun, Apr 26 – Thu, Apr 30
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£733
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Sat, Apr 25 – Thu, Apr 30
Columbus CMHBologna BLQ
£740
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Sun, Apr 26 – Thu, Apr 30
Columbus CMHBologna BLQ
£754
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Sat, Apr 25 – Wed, Apr 29
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£763
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Mon, Apr 27 – Sun, May 3
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How much do flights to Bologna cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£247

Cheapest round-trip

£718

Average round-trip

£817

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)

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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
John Glenn Columbus 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 Columbus to Bologna

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
RyanairRYRFRNo
Aer LingusEINEINo
KLM Royal Dutch AirlinesKLMKLNo
Spirit AirlinesNKSNKNo
Air FranceAFRAFNo

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 Apr
86%
17°C9°C
19 Apr
19°C9°C
Monday
13 Apr
88%
17°C13°C
20 Apr
83%
14°C10°C
Tuesday
14 Apr
80%
14°C12°C
21 Apr
76%
15°C8°C
Wednesday
15 Apr
86%
14°C10°C
22 Apr
79%
17°C7°C
Thursday
16 Apr
19°C10°C
23 Apr
18°C8°C
Friday
17 Apr
18°C10°C
24 Apr
18°C9°C
Saturday
18 Apr
18°C9°C
25 Apr
17°C10°C
Travelers usually depart from John Glenn Columbus International, or Rickenbacker International when they travel from Columbus to Bologna. The most popular airlines for this route are Ryanair, Aer Lingus, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Spirit Airlines, and Air France. Columbus 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 Columbus?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Columbus and London, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Glasgow, New York, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Toronto, Istanbul, Medellín, São Paulo, Tampa, Fort Myers, Dallas, Charleston, Lima, Chicago, Seattle, Houston, Madrid.
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 Columbus?
Columbus is mainly served by John Glenn Columbus International. But there are other airports nearby, including Rickenbacker International, Columbus Air Force Base.
What airports are near Columbus?
The main airport in Columbus is John Glenn Columbus International. It is also served by Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International, Cleveland Hopkins International, Pittsburgh International, Akron–Canton, Fort Wayne International, Yeager, Dayton International, Toledo Express, Tri-State, North Central West Virginia.
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, Florence, Bologna Guglielmo Marconi, Pisa International, Treviso, Linate, Genoa Cristoforo Colombo, Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia.
Which airlines fly between Columbus and Bologna?
Currently, you can fly between Columbus and Bologna with Ryanair, Aer Lingus, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Air France.
When’s the best time to travel between Columbus and Bologna?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Columbus 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 Columbus and Bologna?
Traveling between Columbus 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 Columbus?
There are a number of airports in and around Columbus. The main one is John Glenn Columbus International and other nearby airports include Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International, Cleveland Hopkins International, Pittsburgh International, Akron–Canton, Fort Wayne International, Yeager, Dayton International, Toledo Express, Tri-State, North Central West Virginia
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