Travelling from Rio De Janeiro to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ): what you need to know
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) is Rio De Janeiro's main airport. Explore your options for booking a flight from Rio De Janeiro to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) taking off from here.
Guglielmo Marconi Airport is located in Bologna. The city operates in the UTC+1 timezone and is 4 hours ahead of Rio De Janeiro.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your flight from Rio De Janeiro to BLQ.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Airports in Rio De Janeiro
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
We make it easy to find a flight from Rio De Janeiro to BLQ with a stopover. To see all your options leaving from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Major stopovers between GIG and BLQ include:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
The distance from central Rio De Janeiro to GIG is around 18 kilometres. Use travel apps like Google Maps for the best route, whether that's in your own car or with public transport.
Planning to catch an early flight from Rio De Janeiro to Guglielmo Marconi Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport:
About Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Rio De Janeiro to Guglielmo Marconi Airport. Reserve one of these accommodation options near BLQ instead:
Getting from Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to central Bologna
From Guglielmo Marconi Airport, Bologna is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 22 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It takes roughly 32 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rio De Janeiro to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
For a one-way ticket from Rio De Janeiro to Guglielmo Marconi Airport, $900 is the best price we've seen. You can also book a return trip from just $1,330. These are the lowest fares right now but could change based on availability.
To score flight tickets from Rio De Janeiro to BLQ, book ahead. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, check out the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price across the month when searching for your ticket from Rio De Janeiro to Guglielmo Marconi Airport.
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Make the most of the filters to find your ideal journey. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Rio De Janeiro to Guglielmo Marconi Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
The best time to fly from Rio De Janeiro to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
June is the most popular month to board a flight from Rio De Janeiro to Guglielmo Marconi Airport while February is the quietest. To work out the best time to go to Bologna, consider whether you like a lively atmosphere or a quieter vibe.
The warmest month in Bologna is July, with the temperature ranging between 16ºC and 35ºC. Book your flights from Rio De Janeiro to BLQ in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap flights from Rio De Janeiro to Guglielmo Marconi Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -1ºC and 11ºC on average.
More about Bologna
Start your Bologna trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Rio De Janeiro to Guglielmo Marconi Airport, explore our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. Piazza Maggiore, Basilica di San Petronio and MAMbo - Museo d'Arte Moderna di Bologna are leading attractions which should feature on any well-planned Bologna itinerary.
Complete your Bologna trip with a car rental
Get behind the wheel of one of our car rentals in Bologna and explore at your own pace. Easily compare prices from trusted rental companies in one go after booking your hotel and cheap flights from Rio De Janeiro to Guglielmo Marconi Airport.