London to Bologna flights
Bologna lies 1,153 km (717 mi) south-east of London, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 14 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| London | Bologna | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | Italy |
| Population | 9 million | 394,843 |
| Elevation | 25 m (82 ft) | 71 m (233 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+2 (Europe/Rome) |
| Nearest large airport | LHR, 24 km out | BLQ, 6 km out |
| Postal codes | E1W–WC2R | 40100–40141 |
Clocks in Bologna are 1 h ahead of London right now, so a 2 h 14 min journey lands 3 h 14 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Bologna
Crossing from United Kingdom into Italy: money changes from the Pound to the Euro (EUR); traffic switches to the right; sockets are Euro, Schuko, Type L; the dialling code becomes +39; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q11185210.
Airports at each end
Leaving London
London is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is London Heathrow Airport (LHR), 24 km (15 mi) from the centre, whose 12,799-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are London Gatwick Airport (LGW, 40 km), London Luton Airport (LTN, 44 km), London Stansted Airport (STN, 49 km), London City Airport (LCY, 13 km), London Southend Airport (SEN, 57 km).
Arriving in Bologna
Bologna is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,196 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR, 77 km), Forlì-Luigi Ridolfi International Airport (FRL, 67 km), Parma Airport (PMF, 90 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport | BLQ | 6 km (4 mi) | 9,196 ft | 123 ft |
| Florence Airport, Peretola | FLR | 77 km (48 mi) | 5,118 ft | 142 ft |
| Forlì-Luigi Ridolfi International Airport (regional) | FRL | 67 km (42 mi) | 7,907 ft | 97 ft |
| Parma Airport (regional) | PMF | 90 km (56 mi) | 6,962 ft | 161 ft |
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Staying in Bologna
Our booking partner lists 3,013+ places to stay in Bologna (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 839 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (635), and 2 are five-star. Across 571 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.9 out of 10. Guests have left 556,729 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Bologna from London?
1,153 km (717 mi) in a straight line, south-east of London.
How long does it take to get from London to Bologna by air?
About 2 h 14 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between London and Bologna?
Bologna is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Rome against Europe/London).
Which airports are used for London to Bologna flights?
Typically London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ); Bologna also has FLR, FRL, PMF.
What currency do I need in Bologna?
The Euro (EUR).
Where can I stay in Bologna?
Our booking partner lists 3,013+ places to stay in Bologna, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
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- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.