Travelling from Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Nairobi: what you need to know
Nairobi is 2 hours ahead of Bologna, where Guglielmo Marconi Airport is located. Nairobi operates on the UTC+3 timezone.
Leave enough time to get on your flight from BLQ to Nairobi. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as June and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your trip — and possibly even explore a different city. When browsing flights from BLQ to Nairobi, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Popular options include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
If you hold a passport from Italy, you will need an ETA to visit Kenya. This applies if you're booking a cheap ticket from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Nairobi for tourism purposes. The rules may differ if you're travelling for business or other reasons. Always check official visa guidelines before you book and certainly before you fly.
Located around 10 kilometres from the centre of Bologna, BLQ can be reached in approximately 22 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The same journey on public transport is roughly 32 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near BLQ? If you're catching an early flight from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Nairobi, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
How to find the cheapest flights from Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Nairobi
$504 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Nairobi. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $949. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.
To score cheap tickets from BLQ to Nairobi, book ahead. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first released.
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Airports in Nairobi
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to central Nairobi is around 22 minutes by car. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes about 1 hour and 11 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Nairobi, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these accommodation options near NBO:
Wilson Airport (WIL)
Wilson Airport (WIL) is roughly 3 kilometres from central Nairobi. After your flight from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Nairobi, it'll take you around 15 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take about 46 minutes.
You'll find some great places to call home for the night near WIL. Kick back and get cosy after your flight from BLQ to Nairobi at any of these perfectly located options:
Best time to go to Nairobi
July is the busiest month to board a flight from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Nairobi while February is the quietest. To work out the best time to visit Nairobi, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
The warmest month in Nairobi is March, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC and 30ºC. Lock in your flights from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Nairobi in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
July sees average temperatures of between 12ºC and 24ºC. Search for cheap flights from BLQ to Nairobi sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Nairobi
Start your Nairobi trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Nairobi, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
Every great holiday has to include a little sightseeing. Nairobi National Park, The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and Westlands Maasai Market D at the roof top are essential stops on your Nairobi itinerary.
Complete your Nairobi trip with a car rental
Choose one of our car rentals in Nairobi and explore the city in your own time. Easily compare rates in one go to find your ideal ride once you've booked your hotel and cheap flights from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Nairobi.