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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 Luton to Bologna depart on average 86 times per day, taking around 3h 34m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $76 if you book in advance.
There are 5 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 01:35, the last at 23:50. The fastest flight covers the 742 miles (1195 km) distance in 2h 5m. June is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 742 miles (1195 km) |
Average flight duration 3h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price $76 |
Flights per day 86 |
Direct flights 5 |
Fastest flight 2h 5m |
First flight 1:35 AM |
Last flight 11:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 4 days |
Cheapest price on Aug 29
$128
Average ticket price on Aug 29
$610
Fastest journey on Aug 29
2 h 5 m
Average journey duration on Aug 29
2 h 9 m
Flights on Aug 29
73
Distance
1195 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Luton to Bologna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Luton to Bologna will cost around $610 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $128.
On Sat, Aug 29, we found 73 flights from Luton to Bologna, including 5 direct services.
On Sat, Aug 29 the direct flights cover the 1195 km distance in an average of 2 h 9 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 2 h 5 m .
On Sat, Aug 29 the longest flights will take 2 h 20 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.
FR 5351
FR 3406
FR 1194
VY6653 · VY6524
VY7825 · VY6524
FR 5351
BA544
FR 1194
FR 3406
BA542Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Luton to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $220 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 34m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $220, while a flight costs an average of $558.
Distance: 742 miles (1195 km)
Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$558 Average price | $220 Average price Cheapest | $40 Average price (fuel + tolls) | |
5h 34m Average total duration Fastest 3h 34m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 27h 59m Average total duration 27h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) | |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Bologna:
A bus is $338 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Luton to Bologna costing on average $558.
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Bus takes on average 27h 29m.
The table below shows live departures for Luton to Bologna flights for today, Friday, August 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LH2477+ LH9486 | 4:25 PM London Heathrow Airport | 5h15 | 10:40 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
AZ207 · AZ1321 | 4:30 PM London Heathrow Airport | 5h15 | 10:45 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH915+ LH5678 | 5:30 PM London Heathrow Airport | 5h10 | 11:40 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
FR 3406 | 6:10 PM London Luton Airport | 2h10 | 9:20 PM Bologna Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
LO280+ LO4905+ LO5127 | 6:10 PM London Heathrow Airport | 27h30 | 10:40 PM Bologna Airport | 2 transfers | |
LO280 · LO353+ LO5127 | 6:10 PM London Heathrow Airport | 27h30 | 10:40 PM Bologna Airport | 2 transfers | |
LO280+ LO4907+ LO5127 | 6:10 PM London Heathrow Airport | 27h30 | 10:40 PM Bologna Airport | 2 transfers | |
LO280 · LO351+ LO5127 | 6:10 PM London Heathrow Airport | 27h30 | 10:40 PM Bologna Airport | 2 transfers | |
VY7825 · VY6524 | 6:25 PM London Gatwick Airport | 12h25 | 7:50 AM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH5659 · LH5678 | 6:30 PM London City Airport | 4h10 | 11:40 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
EN8779 · EN8884 | 6:30 PM London City Airport | 4h10 | 11:40 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA544 | 8:45 PM London Heathrow Airport | 2h05 | 11:50 PM Bologna Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
VY6653 · VY6524 | 8:50 PM London Heathrow Airport | 10h00 | 7:50 AM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY7823 · VY6524 | 8:55 PM London Gatwick Airport | 9h55 | 7:50 AM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
FR 194 | 10:10 PM London Stansted Airport | 2h05 | 1:15 AM Bologna Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
LX345+ LX1670 | 6:00 AM London Heathrow Airport | 6h50 | 1:50 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1381 · AF1028 | 6:15 AM London Heathrow Airport | 15h55 | 11:10 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1381 · AF1328 | 6:15 AM London Heathrow Airport | 9h50 | 5:05 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1000 · KL1663 | 6:30 AM London Heathrow Airport | 4h45 | 12:15 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1000 · KL1665 | 6:30 AM London Heathrow Airport | 9h05 | 4:35 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1000 · KL1667 | 6:30 AM London Heathrow Airport | 14h55 | 10:25 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH4233+ LH5676 | 6:30 AM London Heathrow Airport | 7h00 | 2:30 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO286+ LO4907+ LO5125 | 6:30 AM London Heathrow Airport | 29h20 | 12:50 PM Bologna Airport | 2 transfers | |
LO286 · LO355+ LO5125 | 6:30 AM London Heathrow Airport | 29h20 | 12:50 PM Bologna Airport | 2 transfers | |
LO286 · LO353+ LO5125 | 6:30 AM London Heathrow Airport | 29h20 | 12:50 PM Bologna Airport | 2 transfers | |
LO286+ LO4905+ LO5125 | 6:30 AM London Heathrow Airport | 29h20 | 12:50 PM Bologna Airport | 2 transfers | |
LO286 · LO351+ LO5125 | 6:30 AM London Heathrow Airport | 29h20 | 12:50 PM Bologna Airport | 2 transfers | |
LO286+ LO4907+ LO5127 | 6:30 AM London Heathrow Airport | 15h10 | 10:40 PM Bologna Airport | 2 transfers | |
LO286 · LO353+ LO5127 | 6:30 AM London Heathrow Airport | 15h10 | 10:40 PM Bologna Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH2483+ LH9482 | 6:55 AM London Heathrow Airport | 4h55 | 12:50 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH2485+ LH9482 | 7:25 AM London Heathrow Airport | 4h25 | 12:50 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH923+ LH5676 | 7:30 AM London Heathrow Airport | 6h00 | 2:30 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL978 · KL1667 | 7:45 AM London City Airport | 13h40 | 10:25 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL978 · KL1665 | 7:45 AM London City Airport | 7h50 | 4:35 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH4235+ LH5676 | 8:30 AM London Heathrow Airport | 5h00 | 2:30 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1002 · KL1667 | 8:40 AM London Heathrow Airport | 12h45 | 10:25 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1002 · KL1665 | 8:40 AM London Heathrow Airport | 6h55 | 4:35 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX317+ LX1670 | 8:45 AM London Heathrow Airport | 4h05 | 1:50 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1681 · AF1328 | 8:55 AM London Heathrow Airport | 7h10 | 5:05 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1681 · AF1028 | 8:55 AM London Heathrow Airport | 13h15 | 11:10 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX461 · LX1670 | 9:00 AM London City Airport | 3h50 | 1:50 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH2471+ LH9484 | 9:00 AM London Heathrow Airport | 6h30 | 4:30 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL982 · KL1665 | 9:20 AM London City Airport | 6h15 | 4:35 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL982 · KL1667 | 9:20 AM London City Airport | 12h05 | 10:25 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL982 · KL1663 | 9:20 AM London City Airport | 25h55 | 12:15 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH901+ LH5670 | 9:30 AM London Heathrow Airport | 7h40 | 6:10 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL984 · KL1665 | 10:00 AM London City Airport | 5h35 | 4:35 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL984 · KL1667 | 10:00 AM London City Airport | 11h25 | 10:25 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL984 · KL1663 | 10:00 AM London City Airport | 25h15 | 12:15 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO282 · LO351+ LO5125 | 10:20 AM London Heathrow Airport | 25h30 | 12:50 PM Bologna Airport | 2 transfers | |
LO282+ LO4905+ LO5125 | 10:20 AM London Heathrow Airport | 25h30 | 12:50 PM Bologna Airport | 2 transfers | |
LO282 · LO301+ LO4015 | 10:20 AM London Heathrow Airport | 35h25 | 10:45 PM Bologna Airport | 2 transfers | |
LO282 · LO355+ LO5125 | 10:20 AM London Heathrow Airport | 25h30 | 12:50 PM Bologna Airport | 2 transfers | |
LO282 · LO353+ LO5125 | 10:20 AM London Heathrow Airport | 25h30 | 12:50 PM Bologna Airport | 2 transfers | |
LO282 · LO353+ LO5127 | 10:20 AM London Heathrow Airport | 11h20 | 10:40 PM Bologna Airport | 2 transfers | |
AZ203 · AZ1317 | 10:30 AM London Heathrow Airport | 7h05 | 6:35 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH2473+ LH9484 | 10:50 AM London Heathrow Airport | 4h40 | 4:30 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH4227+ LH5670 | 11:30 AM London Heathrow Airport | 5h40 | 6:10 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1581 · AF1328 | 11:30 AM London Heathrow Airport | 4h35 | 5:05 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1581 · AF1028 | 11:30 AM London Heathrow Airport | 10h40 | 11:10 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1006 · KL1667 | 11:45 AM London Heathrow Airport | 9h40 | 10:25 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX319+ LX1672 | 12:10 PM London Heathrow Airport | 5h30 | 6:40 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX457 · LX1672 | 12:15 PM London City Airport | 5h25 | 6:40 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
FR 1194 | 12:45 PM London Stansted Airport | 2h05 | 3:50 PM Bologna Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
LX333+ LX1672 | 1:50 PM London Heathrow Airport | 3h50 | 6:40 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1781 · AF1028 | 2:45 PM London Heathrow Airport | 7h25 | 11:10 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1010 · KL1667 | 2:45 PM London Heathrow Airport | 6h40 | 10:25 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1781 · AF1228 | 2:45 PM London Heathrow Airport | 17h15 | 9:00 AM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH909+ LH5678 | 3:30 PM London Heathrow Airport | 6h50 | 11:20 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
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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 Luton 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 Luton to Bologna flights use the London Heathrow Airport to Bologna Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Luton and Bologna 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.
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