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Science and Industry Museum
Leading museum of science, industry, transport, and computing on a historic railway site. Essential for understanding Manchester's global impact.
Cheapest price on Oct 20
$95
Average ticket price on Oct 20
$183
Fastest journey on Oct 20
2 h 30 m
Average journey duration on Oct 20
7 h 29 m
Flights on Oct 20
4
Distance
1403 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Bologna to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bologna to Manchester will cost around $183 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $95.
On Tue, Oct 20, we found 4 flights from Bologna to Manchester, including 4 direct services.
On Tue, Oct 20 the direct flights cover the 1403 km distance in an average of 7 h 29 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 2 h 30 m .
On Tue, Oct 20 the longest flights will take 12 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.








Flights from Bologna to Manchester depart on average 48 times per day, taking around 3h 56m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $21 (€17) if you book in advance.
The earliest flight runs at 04:56, the last at 23:50. The fastest flight covers the 871 miles (1403 km) distance in 2h 30m. December is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 871 miles (1403 km) |
Average flight duration 3h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price $21 (€17) |
Flights per day 48 |
Fastest flight 2h 30m |
First flight 4:56 AM |
Last flight 11:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
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The table below shows live departures for Bologna to Manchester flights for today, Monday, October 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FRECCIAROSSA 9624+ VY6337 · VY8748+ Regionale TRENORD 2950 | 12:26 PM Bologna Centrale | 25h14 | 12:40 PM Manchester Airport | 3 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9624+ BA587 · BA1358+ Regionale TRENORD 2950 | 12:26 PM Bologna Centrale | 20h19 | 7:45 AM Manchester Airport | 3 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9624+ BA587 · BA1380+ Regionale TRENORD 2950 | 12:26 PM Bologna Centrale | 11h09 | 10:35 PM Manchester Airport | 3 transfers | |
Regionale TTPER 17414 · Regionale TTPER 2472+ VY6337 · VY8748 | 12:50 PM Bologna Centrale | 24h50 | 12:40 PM Manchester Airport | 4 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9626+ BA587 · BA1380+ Regionale TRENORD 2952 | 12:56 PM Bologna Centrale | 10h39 | 10:35 PM Manchester Airport | 3 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9626+ VY6337 · VY8748+ Regionale TRENORD 2952 | 12:56 PM Bologna Centrale | 24h44 | 12:40 PM Manchester Airport | 3 transfers | |
EW9835 · EW9344 | 1:00 PM Bologna Airport | 7h10 | 7:10 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 606+ Regionale TRENORD 2958+ VY6337 · VY8748 | 1:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 24h37 | 12:40 PM Manchester Airport | 3 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9628+ BA587 · BA1380+ Regionale TRENORD 2954 | 1:26 PM Bologna Centrale | 10h09 | 10:35 PM Manchester Airport | 3 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9628+ BA587 · BA1358+ Regionale TRENORD 2954 | 1:26 PM Bologna Centrale | 19h19 | 7:45 AM Manchester Airport | 3 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9628+ VY6337 · VY8748+ Regionale TRENORD 2954 | 1:26 PM Bologna Centrale | 24h14 | 12:40 PM Manchester Airport | 3 transfers | |
LH4088+ LH9483 | 1:30 PM Bologna Airport | 4h35 | 5:05 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
EN8241+ LH4088 | 1:30 PM Bologna Airport | 4h35 | 5:05 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2474+ VY6337 · VY8748+ Regionale TRENORD 2962 | 1:50 PM Bologna Centrale | 23h50 | 12:40 PM Manchester Airport | 3 transfers | |
KL1664 · KL1039 | 1:55 PM Bologna Airport | 9h05 | 10:00 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1664 · KL1037 | 1:55 PM Bologna Airport | 7h10 | 8:05 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9630+ VY6337 · VY8748+ Regionale TRENORD 2956 | 1:56 PM Bologna Centrale | 23h44 | 12:40 PM Manchester Airport | 3 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9630+ SK688 · SK539+ Regionale TRENORD 2956 | 1:56 PM Bologna Centrale | 19h59 | 8:55 AM Manchester Airport | 3 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9632+ Regionale TRENORD 2958+ VY6337 · VY8748 | 2:26 PM Bologna Centrale | 23h14 | 12:40 PM Manchester Airport | 3 transfers | |
AF1829 · AF1268 | 2:50 PM Bologna Airport | 8h30 | 10:20 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1324 · TK1915 | 2:55 PM Bologna Airport | 7h55 | 9:50 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1324 · TK1995 | 2:55 PM Bologna Airport | 26h35 | 4:30 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1324 · TK1993 | 2:55 PM Bologna Airport | 19h40 | 9:35 AM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9634+ VY6337 · VY8748+ Regionale TRENORD 2960 | 2:56 PM Bologna Centrale | 22h44 | 12:40 PM Manchester Airport | 3 transfers | |
SN4134+ SN3182 · SN2183 | 3:30 PM Bologna Airport | 7h20 | 9:50 PM Manchester Airport | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9638+ VY6337 · VY8748+ Regionale TRENORD 2964 | 3:56 PM Bologna Centrale | 21h44 | 12:40 PM Manchester Airport | 3 transfers | |
SN3126 · SN2183 | 4:10 PM Bologna Airport | 6h40 | 9:50 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH4086+ LH9485 | 5:10 PM Bologna Airport | 7h05 | 11:15 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1666 · KL1029 | 5:25 PM Bologna Airport | 16h00 | 8:25 AM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1666 · KL1039 | 5:25 PM Bologna Airport | 5h35 | 10:00 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1329 · AF1268 | 6:00 PM Bologna Airport | 5h20 | 10:20 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH287+ LH4214 | 6:40 PM Bologna Airport | 5h00 | 10:40 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1326 · TK1915 | 7:25 PM Bologna Airport | 27h25 | 9:50 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1326 · TK1993 | 7:25 PM Bologna Airport | 15h10 | 9:35 AM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1326 · TK1995 | 7:25 PM Bologna Airport | 22h05 | 4:30 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA543 · BA1358 | 8:05 PM Bologna Airport | 12h40 | 7:45 AM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA543 · BA1360 | 8:05 PM Bologna Airport | 13h30 | 8:35 AM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY6523 · VY8748 | 11:25 PM Bologna Airport | 14h15 | 12:40 PM Manchester Airport | 1 transfer | |
| Tuesday, October 20 | |||||
![]() | 6:45 AM Bologna | 12h30 | 7:15 PM Manchester | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last flight of the day. | |||||
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Most Bologna to Manchester flights use the Bologna Airport to Manchester Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Bologna and Manchester airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
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.
Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Manchester 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 all terminals.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Manchester Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Airport: Assistance, toilets.
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