Flying from Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Bangkok: what you need to know
The timezone in Bangkok is UTC+7. The city is 6 hours ahead of Bologna, where Guglielmo Marconi Airport is located.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your flight from BLQ to Bangkok. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like June, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your trip — and maybe even tour another city. When searching for flights from BLQ to Bangkok, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
You'll need an e-visa for Thailand if you have a passport from Italy and are visiting for tourism purposes. Visa and travel documentation requirements change frequently. So before you book your cheap ticket from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Bangkok, check with your airline as well as the destination country's local consulate or embassy for the latest information.
BLQ is about 10 kilometres from central Bologna. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 22 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 32 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to BLQ? If you're boarding an early flight from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Bangkok, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
How to find the cheapest flights from Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Bangkok
$468 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Bangkok. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $617. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from BLQ to Bangkok if you book early. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird deals.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price in each month when searching for your ticket from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Bangkok.
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Airports in Bangkok
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) is around 32 kilometres from the centre of Bangkok. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is around 35 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you around 1 hour and 6 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Bangkok, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near BKK:
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) is about 27 kilometres from the centre of Bangkok. Once you've disembarked your flight from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Bangkok, it'll take you around 30 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You can expect the journey to take roughly 1 hour and 5 minutes on public transport.
There are some great places to park your luggage (and yourself) near DMK. Tuck yourself in and get cosy after your flight from BLQ to Bangkok at one of these well-located options:
Best time to go to Bangkok
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Bangkok. July is the most popular month to visit Bangkok. If you prefer a more peaceful vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Bangkok is April, with the temperature ranging between 26ºC and 37ºC. Lock in your flights from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Bangkok in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from BLQ to Bangkok in December when temperatures average between 19ºC and 33ºC.
More about Bangkok
Start your Bangkok trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Bangkok, browse our range of accommodation options including:
Every great journey has to include some sightseeing. Grand Palace, Wat Arun and Wat Phra Kaew are must-do's during your Bangkok adventure.
Complete your Bangkok trip with a car rental
Select one of our car rentals in Bangkok and explore the city on your own schedule. Easily compare rates in one place to find your perfect ride after booking your hotel and cheap flights from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Bangkok.