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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 89 times per day, taking around 2h 24m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $28 (€23) if you book in advance.
There are 4 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. May is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 742 miles (1195 km) |
Average flight duration 2h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price $28 (€23) |
Flights per day 89 |
Direct flights 4 |
Fastest flight 2h 5m |
First flight 1:35 AM |
Last flight 11:50 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 42 days |
Cheapest price
$129
Average price
$484
Fastest journey
2 h 5 m
Average duration
2 h 33 m
Flights per day
84
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 $484 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $129.
Of the 84 flights that leave Luton for Bologna onWed, Jul 15, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jul 15 the direct flights cover the 1195 km distance in an average of 2 h 33 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 2 h 5 m .
On Wed, Jul 15 the longest flights will take 4 h 5 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.
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EN8773 · EN8880Omio 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 prices starting from $77. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 24m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $77, and a train costs an average of $338.
Distance: 742 miles (1195 km)
Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$170 Average price | $338 Average price | $151 Average price Cheapest | $38 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 24m Average total duration Fastest 2h 24m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 23h 34m Average total duration 23h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 36h 6m Average total duration 35h 36m 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 $20 (€16) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Luton to Bologna costing on average $170 (€140).
A bus is $187 (€154) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Bologna costing on average $338 (€278).
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Train takes on average 23h 4m.
Bus takes on average 35h 36m.
The table below shows live departures for Luton to Bologna flights for today, Tuesday, July 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:35 PM Luton | 2h05 | 9:40 PM Bologna | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, July 15 | |||||
NX230+ BA540 | 1:35 AM Luton, Station Interchange | 8h15 | 10:50 AM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
NX230+ LH2483+ LH9482 | 1:35 AM Luton, Station Interchange | 10h15 | 12:50 PM Bologna Airport | 2 transfers | |
NX230+ LH2485+ LH9482 | 1:35 AM Luton, Station Interchange | 10h15 | 12:50 PM Bologna Airport | 2 transfers | |
NX230+ KL1002+ KL1665 | 3:35 AM Luton, Station Interchange | 12h00 | 4:35 PM Bologna Airport | 2 transfers | |
NX230+ LH4227+ LH286 | 3:35 AM Luton, Station Interchange | 13h20 | 5:55 PM Bologna Airport | 2 transfers | |
NX230+ KL1665 · KL1004 | 3:35 AM Luton, Station Interchange | 12h00 | 4:35 PM Bologna Airport | 2 transfers | |
NX230+ LH4227+ LH286 | 4:20 AM Luton, Station Interchange | 12h35 | 5:55 PM Bologna Airport | 2 transfers | |
NX230+ KL1004 · KL1665 | 4:20 AM Luton, Station Interchange | 11h15 | 4:35 PM Bologna Airport | 2 transfers | |
NX230+ BA542 | 4:20 AM Luton, Station Interchange | 13h20 | 6:40 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
NX240+ BA542 | 5:20 AM Luton, Station Interchange | 12h20 | 6:40 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
NX240+ KL1004 · KL1665 | 5:20 AM Luton, Station Interchange | 10h15 | 4:35 PM Bologna Airport | 2 transfers | |
NX240+ LH4227+ LH286 | 5:20 AM Luton, Station Interchange | 11h35 | 5:55 PM Bologna Airport | 2 transfers | |
NX240+ KL1010 · KL1667 | 5:20 AM Luton, Station Interchange | 16h05 | 10:25 PM Bologna Airport | 2 transfers | |
NX230+ BA542 | 5:50 AM Luton, Station Interchange | 11h50 | 6:40 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
NX230+ LH4227+ LH286 | 5:50 AM Luton, Station Interchange | 11h05 | 5:55 PM Bologna Airport | 2 transfers | |
NX230+ KL1010 · KL1667 | 5:50 AM Luton, Station Interchange | 15h35 | 10:25 PM Bologna Airport | 2 transfers | |
NX230+ KL1006+ KL1667 | 5:50 AM Luton, Station Interchange | 15h35 | 10:25 PM Bologna Airport | 2 transfers | |
LX345+ LX1670 | 6:00 AM London Heathrow Airport | 6h35 | 1:35 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO286+ LO4907+ LO5127 | 6:30 AM London Heathrow Airport | 15h10 | 10:40 PM Bologna Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH4233+ LH5676 | 6:30 AM London Heathrow Airport | 6h50 | 2:20 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO286 · LO303+ LO4015 | 6:30 AM London Heathrow Airport | 15h15 | 10:45 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 | 5h50 | 2:20 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA540 | 7:40 AM London Heathrow Airport | 2h10 | 10:50 AM Bologna Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX230+ AF1281 · AF1028 | 7:55 AM Luton, Station Interchange | 14h15 | 11:10 PM Bologna Airport | 2 transfers | |
NX230+ BA542 | 7:55 AM Luton, Station Interchange | 9h45 | 6:40 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
NX230+ KL1010 · KL1667 | 7:55 AM Luton, Station Interchange | 13h30 | 10:25 PM Bologna Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH4235+ LH5676 | 8:30 AM London Heathrow Airport | 4h50 | 2:20 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH2471+ LH9484 | 9:00 AM London Heathrow Airport | 6h30 | 4:30 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
EN8773 · EN8880 | 9:15 AM London City Airport | 4h05 | 2:20 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH5676 · LH5657 | 9:15 AM London City Airport | 4h05 | 2:20 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
NX230+ KL1010 · KL1667 | 9:25 AM Luton, Station Interchange | 12h00 | 10:25 PM Bologna Airport | 2 transfers | |
NX230+ BA544 | 9:25 AM Luton, Station Interchange | 13h10 | 11:35 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
NX230+ BA542 | 9:25 AM Luton, Station Interchange | 8h15 | 6:40 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
NX230+ AF1281 · AF1028 | 9:25 AM Luton, Station Interchange | 12h45 | 11:10 PM Bologna Airport | 2 transfers | |
LO282 · LO303+ LO4014 | 10:20 AM London Heathrow Airport | 27h25 | 2:45 PM Bologna Airport | 2 transfers | |
LO282 · LO303+ LO4015 | 10:20 AM London Heathrow Airport | 11h25 | 10:45 PM Bologna Airport | 2 transfers | |
LO282 · LO353+ 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+ LO4014 | 10:20 AM London Heathrow Airport | 27h25 | 2:45 PM Bologna Airport | 2 transfers | |
LO282 · LO355+ LO5125 | 10:20 AM London Heathrow Airport | 25h30 | 12:50 PM Bologna Airport | 2 transfers | |
LO282 · LO353+ LO5127 | 10:20 AM London Heathrow Airport | 11h20 | 10:40 PM Bologna Airport | 2 transfers | |
LO282 · LO351+ LO5125 | 10:20 AM London Heathrow Airport | 25h30 | 12:50 PM Bologna Airport | 2 transfers | |
AZ203 · AZ1317 | 10:30 AM London Heathrow Airport | 6h55 | 6:25 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH2473+ LH9484 | 10:50 AM London Heathrow Airport | 4h40 | 4:30 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
SN2094 · SN3125 | 11:05 AM London Heathrow Airport | 4h15 | 4:20 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
NX230+ AF1281 · AF1028 | 11:10 AM Luton, Station Interchange | 11h00 | 11:10 PM Bologna Airport | 2 transfers | |
NX230+ BA544 | 11:10 AM Luton, Station Interchange | 11h25 | 11:35 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
NX230+ KL1667 · KL1012 | 11:10 AM Luton, Station Interchange | 10h15 | 10:25 PM Bologna Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH4227+ LH286 | 11:30 AM London Heathrow Airport | 5h25 | 5:55 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
NX240+ AF1281 · AF1028 | 11:55 AM Luton, Station Interchange | 10h15 | 11:10 PM Bologna Airport | 2 transfers | |
NX240+ KL1012 · KL1667 | 11:55 AM Luton, Station Interchange | 9h30 | 10:25 PM Bologna Airport | 2 transfers | |
NX240+ BA544 | 11:55 AM Luton, Station Interchange | 10h40 | 11:35 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
EW9465 · EW9834 | 12:10 PM London Heathrow Airport | 6h15 | 7:25 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
OS334+ OS517 | 12:20 PM London Heathrow Airport | 5h05 | 6:25 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
NX230+ BA544 | 1:15 PM Luton, Station Interchange | 9h20 | 11:35 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
NX230+ LH4231+ LH5678 | 1:15 PM Luton, Station Interchange | 9h30 | 11:45 PM Bologna Airport | 2 transfers | |
NX230+ AF1181 · AF1228 | 1:15 PM Luton, Station Interchange | 18h45 | 9:00 AM Bologna Airport | 2 transfers | |
NX230+ AF1181 · AF1228 | 3:10 PM Luton, Station Interchange | 16h50 | 9:00 AM Bologna Airport | 2 transfers | |
NX230+ BA544 | 3:10 PM Luton, Station Interchange | 7h25 | 11:35 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
NX230+ KL1016+ KL1663 | 3:10 PM Luton, Station Interchange | 20h05 | 12:15 PM Bologna Airport | 2 transfers | |
This is the last flight of the day. | |||||
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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.
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