Travelling from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 35 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Cologne Bonn Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport.
Cologne and Bologna are in the UTC+1 timezone. That means there's no time difference to consider.
Every week, there are six Cologne Bonn Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport flights. If you'd like to get going as early as possible, take the 08:35 Ryanair flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the last flight is at 19:55 with Eurowings.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your CGN to BLQ flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.
Eurowings is your gateway to discovering Bologna (and maybe even some other great corners of Italy!). Browse the direct flights from Cologne Bonn Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport offered by this carrier.
Most passengers choose to travel with Eurowings on this route.
With an impressive 88.89% of services landing on schedule, Eurowings has the best on-time performance for CGN to BLQ flights.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Cologne Bonn Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between CGN and BLQ include:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Zurich Airport
Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
Currently, $30 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Cologne Bonn Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $57. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
To get cheap tickets from CGN to BLQ, reserve your journey seven months before your departure date.
Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Cologne Bonn Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across each month.
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Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Cologne Bonn Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport.
Handy information about Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
74.45% of flights departing from Cologne Bonn Airport reach their destination on time.
To reach Cologne Bonn Airport from central Cologne, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 30 minutes when using public transport.
Need a convenient hotel close to CGN? If you're catching an early flight from Cologne Bonn Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
Reserve a hotel near BLQ if you're on a late Cologne Bonn Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Follow your own route with a Guglielmo Marconi Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Surprice, U-Save or RentSmart24 and see more of Bologna and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Guglielmo Marconi Airport around two weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to central Bologna
Guglielmo Marconi Airport is approximately 10 kilometres from central Bologna. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
June is the busiest month for flights from Cologne Bonn Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Bologna in January.
Book your flight from Cologne Bonn Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport for July if you want to explore Bologna during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Look for cheap tickets from CGN to BLQ sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Italy
Bologna has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Italy you should also see. Around 306 kilometres south of Bologna, a trip to Rome will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Colosseum, World’s smallest country Vatican City tour - City of Rome Capital, Italy (Self-Guided free walking tour) by FreeGuides.com and Trevi Fountain.
Around 209 kilometres north-west of Bologna, Milan is another essential stop in Italy. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Grande Museo del Duomo di Milano, Milan Cathedral and The Last Supper Museum.