Flying from Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to London Heathrow Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 20 minutes.
London's timezone is UTC+0, making London one hour behind Bologna.
Choose from 58 weekly Guglielmo Marconi Airport to London Heathrow Airport flights. The 07:15 departure with British Airways is the earliest flight available. British Airways operates the latest service of the day at 20:10.
Your BLQ to LHR flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months such as June, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
British Airways is your gateway to discovering London (and maybe even some other exciting parts of United Kingdom!). Browse the direct flights from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to London Heathrow Airport offered by this airline.
British Airways has the highest passenger demand on this route.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival performance for BLQ to LHR flights is British Airways.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to London Heathrow Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Check out these options between BLQ and LHR:
Zurich Airport
Paris Orly Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
At the moment, $62 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Guglielmo Marconi Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $173. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's usually best to book as early as possible if you're looking for cheap tickets from BLQ to LHR. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
November is the cheapest month for flights from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to London Heathrow Airport. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
Snapping up cheap flights from BLQ to LHR is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when fares go down.
Find the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to London Heathrow Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
Of the flights that depart from Guglielmo Marconi Airport, 74.23% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Bologna to Guglielmo Marconi Airport is around 10 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 30 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near BLQ? If you've booked an early flight from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to London Heathrow Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Book a hotel near LHR if you're catching a late Guglielmo Marconi Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Go where the road takes you with a London Heathrow Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Surprice, U-Save or Green Motion and venture far and wide through London and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from London Heathrow Airport about one week before travelling.
Getting from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to central London
London Heathrow Airport to the centre of London has a drive time of about 55 minutes. It's approximately 31 kilometres away.
It takes around 1 hour if you're using public transport.
When to fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
July is the most popular month for flights from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to London Heathrow Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to London in February.
Book your flight from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to London Heathrow Airport for July if you want to explore London during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Look for cheap tickets from BLQ to LHR sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Birmingham is just one of the many places in United Kingdom waiting to be discovered once you've seen London. Around 161 kilometres away to the north-west, its top attractions include Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
Around 177 kilometres west of London, Bristol is another essential stop in United Kingdom. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park.