Milan to Bologna flights
Bologna lies 201 km (125 mi) south-east of Milan, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Milan | Bologna | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Italy | Italy |
| Population | 1.4 million | 394,843 |
| Elevation | 127 m (417 ft) | 71 m (233 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Rome) | UTC+2 (Europe/Rome) |
| Nearest large airport | LIN, 7 km out | BLQ, 6 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Milan
Milan is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Milano Linate Airport (LIN), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,012 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Milan Malpensa International Airport (MXP, 40 km), Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY, 46 km), Lugano Airport (LUG, 64 km), Brescia Gabriele d'Annunzio Airport (VBS, 89 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 Milan?
201 km (125 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Milan.
How long does it take to get from Milan to Bologna by air?
About 1 h, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Milan and Bologna?
No, both are on Europe/Rome at the moment.
Which airports are used for Milan to Bologna flights?
Typically Milano Linate Airport (LIN) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ); Bologna also has FLR, FRL, PMF.
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
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- 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.