- Must visit
Pinacoteca Nazionale di Bologna
Leading city museum with major Italian paintings from the Middle Ages to modern times, essential for understanding Bologna's art history.
Flights from Alicante to Bologna depart on average 28 times per day, taking around 4h 16m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $22 (€18) if you book in advance.
The earliest flight runs at 00:01, the last at 23:50. The fastest flight covers the 744 miles (1198 km) distance in 2h 5m. April is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 744 miles (1198 km) |
Average flight duration 4h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price $22 (€18) |
Flights per day 28 |
Fastest flight 2h 5m |
First flight 12:01 AM |
Last flight 11:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 14 days |
Cheapest price on Sep 18
$92
Average ticket price on Sep 18
$423
Fastest journey on Sep 18
4 h 30 m
Average journey duration on Sep 18
4 h 59 m
Flights on Sep 18
58
Distance
1198 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Alicante to Bologna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Alicante to Bologna will cost around $423 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $92.
It's difficult to get from Alicante to Bologna without transferring at least once.
Regionale TRENORD 80346+
FRECCIAROSSA 9639+
W46418
VY1311 · VY6524
Regionale TRENORD 80350+
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2471+
W46418
Regionale TRENORD 80358+
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2475+
W46418
Regionale TRENORD 80348+
Intercity 613+
W46418
LH4143+
LH9486
LH4143+
EN8244
EW9533 · EW9834
LH1175+
EN8884
LH1175+
LH5678Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Alicante to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $196 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 16m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.2 - 3.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $196, while a flight costs an average of $566.
Distance: 744 miles (1198 km)
Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$566 Average price | $196 Average price Cheapest | $465 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 16m Average total duration Fastest 4h 16m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 26h 33m Average total duration 26h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
3.6 - 7.2kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular airline | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Alicante to Bologna:
A bus is $370 (€303) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Alicante to Bologna costing on average $566 (€463).
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Bus takes on average 26h 3m.
The table below shows live departures for Alicante to Bologna flights for today, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BA7076 · BA7068+ BA542 | 9:30 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 46h45 | 8:15 PM Bologna Airport | 2 transfers | |
BA7076+ BA463 · BA542 | 9:30 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 46h45 | 8:15 PM Bologna Airport | 2 transfers | |
BA7076+ BA461 · BA542 | 9:30 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 46h45 | 8:15 PM Bologna Airport | 2 transfers | |
BA7076 · BA7050+ BA542 | 9:30 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 46h45 | 8:15 PM Bologna Airport | 2 transfers | |
BA7076 · BA7058+ BA542 | 9:30 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 46h45 | 8:15 PM Bologna Airport | 2 transfers | |
BA7076+ BA465 · BA544 | 9:30 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 50h00 | 11:30 PM Bologna Airport | 2 transfers | |
BA7076+ BA465 · BA542 | 9:30 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 46h45 | 8:15 PM Bologna Airport | 2 transfers | |
VY1311 · VY6524 | 11:00 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 8h55 | 7:55 AM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
| Friday, September 18 | |||||
FR 3533+ FR 3939 | 6:10 AM Alicante Elche Airport | 7h30 | 1:40 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY1301 · VY6340+ Intercity 613+ Regionale TRENORD 80348 | 6:35 AM Alicante Elche Airport | 11h19 | 5:54 PM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
VY1301 · VY6340+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2471+ Regionale TRENORD 80350 | 6:35 AM Alicante Elche Airport | 11h35 | 6:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
VY1301 · VY6342+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2471+ Regionale TRENORD 80350 | 6:35 AM Alicante Elche Airport | 11h35 | 6:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
EW531 · EW838 | 8:50 AM Alicante Elche Airport | 8h35 | 5:25 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY1309 · VY6332+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2479+ Regionale TRENORD 80368 | 9:00 AM Alicante Elche Airport | 13h10 | 10:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
VY1309 · VY6332+ FRECCIAROSSA 9657+ Regionale TRENORD 80362 | 9:00 AM Alicante Elche Airport | 10h34 | 7:34 PM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
VY1309 · VY6332+ InterCityNotte 35051+ Regionale TRENORD 80368 | 9:00 AM Alicante Elche Airport | 13h17 | 10:17 PM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
SN3772 · SN2645+ EN8242 | 9:05 AM Alicante Elche Airport | 7h25 | 4:30 PM Bologna Airport | 2 transfers | |
SN3772 · SN2645+ LH9484 | 9:05 AM Alicante Elche Airport | 7h25 | 4:30 PM Bologna Airport | 2 transfers | |
SN3772 · SN3125 | 9:05 AM Alicante Elche Airport | 6h15 | 3:20 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB1010 · IB1243 | 9:15 AM Alicante Elche Airport | 14h25 | 11:40 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 80350+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2471+ W46418 | 9:25 AM Alicante Elche Airport | 8h45 | 6:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 80346+ FRECCIAROSSA 9639+ W46418 | 9:25 AM Alicante Elche Airport | 6h09 | 3:34 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 80348+ Intercity 613+ W46418 | 9:25 AM Alicante Elche Airport | 8h29 | 5:54 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 80358+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2475+ W46418 | 9:25 AM Alicante Elche Airport | 10h51 | 8:16 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
EW9822+ Regionale TRENORD 80362+ FRECCIAROSSA 9657+ EW9531 | 9:35 AM Alicante Elche Airport | 9h59 | 7:34 PM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
EW9822+ Regionale TRENORD 80368+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2479+ EW9531 | 9:35 AM Alicante Elche Airport | 12h35 | 10:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
EW9822+ Regionale TRENORD 80368+ InterCityNotte 35051+ EW9531 | 9:35 AM Alicante Elche Airport | 12h42 | 10:17 PM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
SK2814 · SK687+ Regionale TRENORD 80382+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2485 | 12:25 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 12h08 | 12:33 AM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
AZ2405+ AZ63 · AZ1321 | 12:30 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 10h20 | 10:50 PM Bologna Airport | 2 transfers | |
UX4042 · UX1061+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2485+ Regionale TRENORD 80382 | 12:30 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 12h03 | 12:33 AM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
UX4042 · UX1061+ FRECCIAROSSA 9567+ Regionale TRENORD 80370 | 12:30 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 8h54 | 9:24 PM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
UX4042 · UX1061+ InterCityNotte 755+ Regionale TRENORD 80378 | 12:30 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 11h36 | 12:06 AM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
FR 9052+ FR 4682 | 12:45 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 9h40 | 10:25 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX2175 · LX1622+ Regionale TRENORD 80382+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2485 | 12:50 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 11h43 | 12:33 AM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
LX2175 · LX1110+ EN8244 | 12:50 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 9h50 | 10:40 PM Bologna Airport | 2 transfers | |
LX2175 · LX1622+ Regionale TRENORD 80378+ InterCityNotte 755 | 12:50 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 11h16 | 12:06 AM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
LX2175+ EN8244+ LX1106 | 12:50 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 9h50 | 10:40 PM Bologna Airport | 2 transfers | |
LX2175+ LH9486+ LX1106 | 12:50 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 9h50 | 10:40 PM Bologna Airport | 2 transfers | |
VY1305 · VY6104+ Regionale 20717+ FRECCIAROSSA 9328 | 1:20 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 8h28 | 9:48 PM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
VY1305 · VY6334+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2485+ Regionale TRENORD 80382 | 1:20 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 11h13 | 12:33 AM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
VY1305 · VY6334+ InterCityNotte 755+ Regionale TRENORD 80378 | 1:20 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 10h46 | 12:06 AM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
IB5005 · IB5540+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2485+ Regionale TRENORD 80382 | 1:20 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 11h13 | 12:33 AM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
IB1012 · IB1243 | 1:40 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 10h00 | 11:40 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB1012 · IB653+ InterCityNotte 774+ Leonardo express 4681 | 1:40 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 14h41 | 4:21 AM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
IB1012 · IB675+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2485+ Regionale TRENORD 80382 | 1:40 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 10h53 | 12:33 AM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
IB1012 · IB675+ InterCityNotte 755+ Regionale TRENORD 80378 | 1:40 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 10h26 | 12:06 AM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
EW9533 · EW9834 | 3:10 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 4h55 | 8:05 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
FR 9062+ FR 4682 | 3:10 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 7h15 | 10:25 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1663+ KL2644 | 3:35 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 20h40 | 12:15 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1661+ KL2644 | 3:35 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 17h00 | 8:35 AM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1667+ KL2644 | 3:35 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 6h50 | 10:25 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1665+ KL2644 | 3:35 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 25h00 | 4:35 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1661+ KL2640 | 4:50 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 15h45 | 8:35 AM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1663+ KL2640 | 4:50 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 19h25 | 12:15 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1665+ KL2640 | 4:50 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 23h45 | 4:35 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
Leonardo express 4681+ InterCityNotte 774+ W46198 | 4:50 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 11h31 | 4:21 AM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
LH1175+ EN8884 | 6:10 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 5h30 | 11:40 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH9480+ LH4143 | 6:10 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 15h05 | 9:15 AM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH9486+ LH4143 | 6:10 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 4h30 | 10:40 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1175+ LH5678 | 6:10 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 5h30 | 11:40 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
EN8244+ LH4143 | 6:10 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 4h30 | 10:40 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
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Discover the best of Bologna — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Bologna trip today.
Leading city museum with major Italian paintings from the Middle Ages to modern times, essential for understanding Bologna's art history.
Archaeological museum with rich Egyptian, Etruscan, Greek, and Roman collections in a central historic palace.
Museum of Bologna's urban history using objects, rooms, and multimedia to trace the city from antiquity to today.
Bologna's main square, surrounded by landmark buildings and always lively, ideal for architecture, people-watching, and orientation.
Historic market quarter with narrow lanes, medieval character, and vibrant street life just behind Piazza Maggiore.
Long portico route climbing toward San Luca, UNESCO-listed and perfect for a memorable urban walk with changing views.
Handmade egg pasta ribbons traditionally served with slow-cooked ragù. A defining Bolognese dish protected by local culinary tradition.
Small ring-shaped stuffed pasta, usually filled with pork and Parmigiano Reggiano, served in rich capon or beef broth. A classic festive dish.
Green spinach pasta layered with ragù, béchamel, and Parmigiano. Bologna's traditional baked lasagna is richer and more refined than many versions abroad.
Elegant Michelin-starred restaurant serving refined Emilian cuisine in a polished, intimate space within central Bologna.
Traditional deli and wine bar famed for mortadella, cheeses, fresh pasta, and informal counter dining in the Quadrilatero market area.
Historic trattoria known for classic Bolognese pasta, cured meats, and traditional dining rooms with a warm, old-city atmosphere.
Moderate for Italy: stays and dining are cheaper than Rome or Milan, while transit is affordable and tourist-center prices stay manageable.
Tipping is optional. Service may be included. Round up or leave €1-2 at cafes, 5-10% in restaurants for great service, and round up taxi fares.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Alicante to Bologna by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bologna, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Alicante to Bologna flights use the Alicante Elche Airport to Bologna Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Alicante and Bologna airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Alicante Elche Airport is 9 km from Alicante city centre. Public transport options include:
Alicante Elche Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in the terminal.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Alicante Elche Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Alicante Elche Airport: Ramps, toilets.
Bologna Airport is 5 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in the arrivals and departures areas.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bologna Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna Airport: Elevators, ramps.
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