Traveling from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ): what you need to know
The timezone in Bologna is UTC+1, which is two hours behind Jeddah.
To ensure you catch your JED to BLQ flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between JED and BLQ:
Sharm El Sheikh Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
$91 is currently the lowest price for a one-way King Abdulaziz International Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport flight. A return flight starts at $330. These prices can change based on demand.
It's usually smart to book early if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from JED to BLQ. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport across the entire month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
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Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport.
Handy information about King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
81.7% of flights departing from King Abdulaziz International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule. Given its solid on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when taking off from JED.
To get to King Abdulaziz International Airport from central Jeddah, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 19 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near JED. Whether you have an early flight from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
If you're landing on a late King Abdulaziz International Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near BLQ:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Guglielmo Marconi Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Surprice, U-Save or RentSmart24 and discover more of Bologna and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Guglielmo Marconi Airport around two weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to central Bologna
From Guglielmo Marconi Airport, Bologna is approximately 10 kilometers away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the center driving.
Traveling on public transport takes around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport. June is the most popular month to visit Bologna. If you like a quieter vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Bologna is July, with the temperature ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF). Book your flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Search for cheap tickets from JED to BLQ sometime then if you like traveling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Italy
You've seen Bologna, now it's time to discover other corners of Italy. Travel around 306 kilometers south to Rome to tick off its must-visit sights. From Colosseum to World’s smallest country Vatican City tour - City of Rome Capital, Italy (Self-Guided free walking tour) by FreeGuides.com and Trevi Fountain, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 209 kilometers north-west of Bologna, Milan is another essential stop in Italy. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Grande Museo del Duomo di Milano, Milan Cathedral and The Last Supper Museum.
