Traveling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport and you'll be traveling for an average of 2 hours 15 minutes.
Bologna is one hour ahead of London and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
You can choose from eight weekly London Gatwick Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport flights. The 05:30 departure with easyJet is the earliest you can take. EasyJet operates the last service of the day at 09:00.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your LGW to BLQ flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Traveling during a peak time such as August? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Flying into Bologna (and then exploring more of Italy!) is a breeze with easyJet. This popular airline offers direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is easyJet.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers between LGW and BLQ include:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Marseille Provence Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
$47 is currently the best price for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport flight. A return flight starts from $125. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
Book five months before traveling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from LGW to BLQ.
Plan your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
69.26% of flights taking off from London Gatwick Airport reach their destination on time.
Central London to London Gatwick Airport is approximately 80 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 1 hour 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a journey time of about 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport.
Have an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near LGW:
Arriving at Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
If you have a late London Gatwick Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these options near BLQ:
Pick up a Guglielmo Marconi Airport rental car and discover Bologna and beyond with your own set of wheels. Surprice, U-Save and RentSmart24 are top providers to choose from here.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Guglielmo Marconi Airport around two weeks ahead.
Getting from Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to central Bologna
Guglielmo Marconi Airport to the center of Bologna has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 10 kilometers away.
Getting there by public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
When to fly to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
The quietest month for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport is January, while June is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Bologna based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Bologna is July, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF). Lock in your flights from London Gatwick Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from LGW to BLQ in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) on average.
Explore more of Italy
You've visited Bologna, now it's time to discover other parts of Italy. Travel around 306 kilometers south to Rome to check 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've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 209 kilometers north-west of Bologna, Milan is another favorite 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.