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Pinacoteca Nazionale di Bologna
The city’s premier fine art gallery, especially strong in Emilian painting from the Middle Ages to the Baroque. A must for visitors interested in Italian religious and Renaissance art.
Flights from Madrid Barajas Airport to Bologna Airport depart on average 61 times per day, taking around 2h 57m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $23 (€19) if you book in advance.
There are 3 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 03:55, the last at 21:10. The fastest flight covers the 805 miles (1297 km) distance in 2h 20m. July is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 805 miles (1297 km) |
Average flight duration 2h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price $23 (€19) |
Flights per day 61 |
Direct flights 3 |
Fastest flight 2h 20m |
First flight 3:55 AM |
Last flight 9:10 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Cheapest price
$210
Average price
$784
Fastest journey
2 h 20 m
Average duration
2 h 49 m
Flights per day
49
Distance
1297 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Madrid Barajas Airport to Bologna Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid Barajas Airport to Bologna Airport will cost around $784 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $210.
Of the 49 flights that leave Madrid Barajas Airport for Bologna Airport onMon, Jun 22, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 22 the direct flights cover the 1297 km distance in an average of 2 h 49 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 2 h 20 m .
On Mon, Jun 22 the longest flights will take 4 h 45 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 3814
AF1601 · AF1228
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KL1661
LH1115+
LH5678
LH1121+
LH5676
IB1237
IB1241
IB1243
FR 3814
AF1301 · AF1328Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Madrid Barajas Airport to Bologna Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $98. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 57m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $98, and a flight costs an average of $23.
Distance: 805 miles (1297 km)
Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$211 Average price | $178 Average price Cheapest | $469 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 57m Average total duration Fastest 2h 57m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 34h 23m Average total duration 33h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid Barajas Airport to Bologna Airport:
A bus is $33 (€27) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid Barajas Airport to Bologna Airport costing on average $211 (€173).
Other travel options to Bologna Airport take longer:
Bus takes on average 33h 53m.
The table below shows live departures for Madrid Barajas Airport to Bologna Airport flights for today, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AF1228+ AF1101 | 8:15 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 12h45 | 9:00 AM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1508+ KL1661 | 8:30 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 12h10 | 8:40 AM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
LG3838 · LG6581 | 8:30 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 15h55 | 12:25 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA465 · BA540 | 9:00 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 14h05 | 11:05 AM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB1243 | 9:20 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 2h20 | 11:40 PM Bologna Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
OS7456+ OS204+ OS517 | 5:55 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 12h30 | 6:25 PM Bologna Airport | 2 transfers | |
OS7456+ OS208+ OS517 | 5:55 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 12h30 | 6:25 PM Bologna Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH1121+ LH5676 | 5:55 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 8h15 | 2:10 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1500 · KL1665 | 6:00 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 10h35 | 4:35 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1401 · AF1328 | 6:00 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 11h05 | 5:05 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1401 · AF1828 | 6:00 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 8h00 | 2:00 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1500+ KL1663 | 6:00 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 7h15 | 1:15 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1500+ KL1667 | 6:00 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 16h25 | 10:25 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH4165+ LH9482 | 7:00 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h50 | 12:50 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH4165+ EN8240 | 7:00 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h50 | 12:50 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
OS7468+ OS210+ OS517 | 8:25 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 10h00 | 6:25 PM Bologna Airport | 2 transfers | |
OS7468+ OS208+ OS517 | 8:25 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 10h00 | 6:25 PM Bologna Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH1123+ LH5676 | 8:25 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h45 | 2:10 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA7066+ BA542 | 9:10 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 10h10 | 7:20 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA7066+ BA544 | 9:10 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 14h35 | 11:45 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB1237 | 9:25 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 2h20 | 11:45 AM Bologna Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AF1001 · AF1028 | 10:05 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 13h05 | 11:10 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1001 · AF1328 | 10:05 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 7h00 | 5:05 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1502 · KL1665 | 10:25 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 6h10 | 4:35 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1502+ KL1667 | 10:25 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 12h00 | 10:25 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA457 · BA542 | 10:35 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 8h45 | 7:20 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA457 · BA544 | 10:35 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 13h10 | 11:45 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA459 · BA542 | 12:10 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 7h10 | 7:20 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA459 · BA544 | 12:10 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 11h35 | 11:45 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1301 · AF1028 | 12:20 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 10h50 | 11:10 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1301 · AF1328 | 12:20 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 4h45 | 5:05 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1504+ KL1667 | 1:05 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 9h20 | 10:25 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1113 · LH116+ LH9486 | 1:25 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 9h15 | 10:40 PM Bologna Airport | 2 transfers | |
BA7056+ BA542 | 1:25 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h55 | 7:20 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA7056+ BA544 | 1:25 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 10h20 | 11:45 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
FR 3814 | 1:30 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 2h20 | 3:50 PM Bologna Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA7054+ BA544 | 2:55 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 8h50 | 11:45 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX1047 · UX3179 | 3:00 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 7h45 | 10:45 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA7068+ BA544 | 3:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 8h00 | 11:45 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB1241 | 4:00 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 2h20 | 6:20 PM Bologna Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AF1601 · AF1028 | 4:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 6h30 | 11:10 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1601 · AF1228 | 4:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 16h20 | 9:00 AM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA7050+ BA544 | 4:50 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 6h55 | 11:45 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1115+ LH5678 | 5:00 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 6h40 | 11:40 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1506+ KL1667 | 5:20 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h05 | 10:25 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1506+ KL1661 | 5:20 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 15h20 | 8:40 AM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA461 · BA544 | 5:30 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 6h15 | 11:45 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA7058+ BA544 | 5:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 6h00 | 11:45 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1801 · AF1228 | 5:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 15h15 | 9:00 AM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1801 · AF1028 | 5:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h25 | 11:10 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
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The city’s premier fine art gallery, especially strong in Emilian painting from the Middle Ages to the Baroque. A must for visitors interested in Italian religious and Renaissance art.
Brand museum at Ducati headquarters near the airport, covering the company’s motorcycles, racing heritage, and design history. Popular with motorsport fans and a strong niche stop if you have limited,
Bologna’s main modern and contemporary art museum, housed in a former bakery. Known for strong permanent collections and temporary exhibitions, it is one of the city’s most important cultural stops.
Bologna’s main square and the social heart of the historic center, surrounded by major civic and religious buildings. Essential for first-time visitors and a natural starting point for exploration.
The famous portico route leading from the city toward the Sanctuary of San Luca. One of Bologna’s most characteristic walking experiences and especially popular for scenic uphill strolls.
Historic square adjoining Piazza Maggiore, dominated by the famous Neptune Fountain and major civic buildings. It is one of the city’s most recognizable public spaces.
Fresh egg tagliatelle served with Bologna’s classic slow-cooked meat ragù. It is one of the city’s signature dishes and a must-try local staple.
Small ring-shaped pasta traditionally filled with pork, mortadella, and Parmigiano Reggiano, served in rich capon or beef broth. A deeply traditional Bolognese comfort dish.
Bologna’s famous green lasagna made with spinach pasta sheets, ragù, béchamel, and cheese. It is a festive dish strongly linked to local home cooking.
Respected modern trattoria focusing on high-quality regional ingredients and refined Bolognese classics in a relaxed, intimate environment.
Established pasta spot known for fresh handmade stuffed pasta and approachable prices. Ideal for sampling classic Bologna flavors in a casual setting.
Well-known traditional trattoria celebrated for handmade pasta and warm old-school Bologna atmosphere. A classic choice for authentic local cooking.
Airport prices are above city averages, but Bologna overall is moderate by Italian standards.
Service is often included or modest. Round up small bills, leave 5-10% for great restaurant service, and round up for taxis.
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