- Must visit
Pinacoteca Nazionale di Bologna
The city’s main fine arts museum, known for important Emilian paintings from the 13th to 18th centuries, including works by Giotto, Raphael and the Carracci.
Flights from Málaga to Bologna depart on average 44 times per day, taking around 3h 41m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $37 (€30) if you book in advance.
There are 1 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest flight covers the 983 miles (1582 km) distance in 2h 35m. April is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 983 miles (1582 km) |
Average flight duration 3h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price $37 (€30) |
Flights per day 44 |
Direct flights 1 |
Fastest flight 2h 35m |
First flight 12:05 AM |
Last flight 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 28 days |
Cheapest price
$81
Average price
$364
Fastest journey
2 h 35 m
Average duration
4 h 59 m
Flights per day
70
Distance
1582 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Málaga to Bologna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Málaga to Bologna will cost around $364 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $81.
Of the 70 flights that leave Málaga for Bologna onWed, Jun 17, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 17 the direct flights cover the 1582 km distance in an average of 4 h 59 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 2 h 35 m .
On Wed, Jun 17 the longest flights will take 5 h 55 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.
Regionale TRENORD 80382+
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2485+
W46308
Regionale TRENORD 80358+
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2475+
EC3744
Regionale TRENORD 80350+
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2471+
EC3744
Regionale TRENORD 80358+
Intercity 599+
EC3744
AZ91 · AZ1321
FR 3913
IB1004 · IB1241
AZ91 · AZ1317
LH1151+
LH5678
LH1151+
EN8884Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Málaga to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $37. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 41m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.6 - 4.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $37, and a bus costs an average of $125.
Distance: 983 miles (1582 km)
Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$175 Average price Cheapest | $215 Average price | $418 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 41m Average total duration Fastest 3h 41m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 37h 27m Average total duration 36h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 20h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
4.7 - 9.5kg CO2 emissions | 1.6 - 4.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Málaga to Bologna:
A flight is $40 (€32) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Málaga to Bologna costing on average $215 (€174).
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Bus takes on average 36h 57m.
The table below shows live departures for Málaga to Bologna flights for today, Tuesday, June 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VY2110 · VY6340+ Regionale TRENORD 80358+ Intercity 599 | 6:45 AM Malaga Airport | 13h17 | 8:02 PM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
VY2110 · VY6340+ Regionale TRENORD 80358+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2475 | 6:45 AM Malaga Airport | 13h31 | 8:16 PM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
VY2110 · VY6342+ Regionale TRENORD 80358+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2475 | 6:45 AM Malaga Airport | 13h31 | 8:16 PM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
UX5042 · UX1061+ Regionale TRENORD 80370+ FRECCIAROSSA 9567 | 8:35 AM Malaga Airport | 12h49 | 9:24 PM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
AZ2440+ AZ61 · AZ1321 | 8:35 AM Malaga Airport | 14h10 | 10:45 PM Bologna Airport | 2 transfers | |
AZ2440+ AZ61 · AZ1317 | 8:35 AM Malaga Airport | 9h50 | 6:25 PM Bologna Airport | 2 transfers | |
UX5042 · UX1061+ Regionale TRENORD 80378+ InterCityNotte 755 | 8:35 AM Malaga Airport | 15h31 | 12:06 AM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
AZ2440+ AZ63 · AZ1321 | 8:35 AM Malaga Airport | 14h10 | 10:45 PM Bologna Airport | 2 transfers | |
UX5042 · UX1061+ Regionale TRENORD 80382+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2485 | 8:35 AM Malaga Airport | 15h58 | 12:33 AM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
IB1002 · IB1241 | 9:10 AM Malaga Airport | 9h10 | 6:20 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB1002 · IB673+ Regionale TRENORD 80358+ Intercity 599 | 9:10 AM Malaga Airport | 10h52 | 8:02 PM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
IB1002 · IB673+ Regionale TRENORD 80360+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2477 | 9:10 AM Malaga Airport | 11h55 | 9:05 PM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
IB1002 · IB673+ Regionale TRENORD 80358+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2475 | 9:10 AM Malaga Airport | 11h06 | 8:16 PM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
VY2114 · VY6340+ Regionale TRENORD 80358+ Intercity 599 | 9:40 AM Malaga Airport | 10h22 | 8:02 PM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
VY2114 · VY6340+ Regionale TRENORD 80358+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2475 | 9:40 AM Malaga Airport | 10h36 | 8:16 PM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
VY2114 · VY6340+ Regionale TRENORD 80360+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2477 | 9:40 AM Malaga Airport | 11h25 | 9:05 PM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
EC3744+ Regionale TRENORD 80350+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2471 | 9:55 AM Malaga Airport | 8h15 | 6:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
EC3744+ Regionale TRENORD 80358+ Intercity 599 | 9:55 AM Malaga Airport | 10h07 | 8:02 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
EC3744+ Regionale TRENORD 80358+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2475 | 9:55 AM Malaga Airport | 10h21 | 8:16 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
EW9535 · EW9822+ Regionale TRENORD 80362+ FRECCIAROSSA 9657 | 10:00 AM Malaga Airport | 9h34 | 7:34 PM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
EW9535 · EW9822+ Regionale TRENORD 80368+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2479 | 10:00 AM Malaga Airport | 12h10 | 10:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
EW9535 · EW9822+ Regionale TRENORD 80368+ InterCityNotte 35051 | 10:00 AM Malaga Airport | 12h20 | 10:20 PM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
SN3734 · SN3125 | 10:05 AM Malaga Airport | 5h15 | 3:20 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
EW7537+ EW7824+ Regionale TRENORD 80382+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2485 | 10:15 AM Malaga Airport | 14h18 | 12:33 AM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
KL2648+ KL1667 | 10:40 AM Malaga Airport | 11h45 | 10:25 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL2648+ KL1661 | 10:40 AM Malaga Airport | 22h00 | 8:40 AM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL2648+ KL1663 | 10:40 AM Malaga Airport | 26h35 | 1:15 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
SK588 · SK687+ Regionale TRENORD 80382+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2485 | 10:50 AM Malaga Airport | 13h43 | 12:33 AM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
KL3291+ KL1663 | 11:05 AM Malaga Airport | 26h10 | 1:15 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL3291+ KL1661 | 11:05 AM Malaga Airport | 21h35 | 8:40 AM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL3291+ KL1667 | 11:05 AM Malaga Airport | 11h20 | 10:25 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX2113+ LX1672 | 12:20 PM Malaga Airport | 6h20 | 6:40 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX2113+ LX1622+ Regionale TRENORD 80382+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2485 | 12:20 PM Malaga Airport | 12h13 | 12:33 AM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
LX2113+ LX1622+ Regionale TRENORD 80378+ InterCityNotte 755 | 12:20 PM Malaga Airport | 11h46 | 12:06 AM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
UX5036 · UX1061+ Regionale TRENORD 80382+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2485 | 12:35 PM Malaga Airport | 11h58 | 12:33 AM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
AZ2431+ AZ63 · AZ1321 | 12:35 PM Malaga Airport | 10h10 | 10:45 PM Bologna Airport | 2 transfers | |
UX5036 · UX1061+ Regionale TRENORD 80378+ InterCityNotte 755 | 12:35 PM Malaga Airport | 11h31 | 12:06 AM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
UX5036 · UX1061+ Regionale TRENORD 80370+ FRECCIAROSSA 9567 | 12:35 PM Malaga Airport | 8h49 | 9:24 PM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
AF1747 · AF1828 | 12:40 PM Malaga Airport | 25h20 | 2:00 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1747 · AF1028 | 12:40 PM Malaga Airport | 10h30 | 11:10 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1747 · AF1228 | 12:40 PM Malaga Airport | 20h20 | 9:00 AM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
AZ91 · AZ1321 | 1:00 PM Malaga Airport | 9h45 | 10:45 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
AZ91 · AZ1317 | 1:00 PM Malaga Airport | 5h25 | 6:25 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1149 · LH116+ LH9486 | 1:10 PM Malaga Airport | 9h30 | 10:40 PM Bologna Airport | 2 transfers | |
LX2111 · LX1672 | 1:15 PM Malaga Airport | 5h25 | 6:40 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX2111 · LX1622+ Regionale TRENORD 80382+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2485 | 1:15 PM Malaga Airport | 11h18 | 12:33 AM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
VY2120 · VY6334+ Regionale TRENORD 80378+ InterCityNotte 755 | 1:15 PM Malaga Airport | 10h51 | 12:06 AM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
VY2120 · VY6334+ Regionale TRENORD 80382+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2485 | 1:15 PM Malaga Airport | 11h18 | 12:33 AM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
IB1004 · IB1243 | 1:25 PM Malaga Airport | 10h15 | 11:40 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB1004 · IB1241 | 1:25 PM Malaga Airport | 4h55 | 6:20 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1833+ LH9486 | 2:35 PM Malaga Airport | 8h05 | 10:40 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1833+ LH5186 · LH5066 | 2:35 PM Malaga Airport | 8h10 | 10:45 PM Bologna Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH1119 · LH122+ LH9486 | 2:55 PM Malaga Airport | 7h45 | 10:40 PM Bologna Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH1119+ LH5678 | 2:55 PM Malaga Airport | 8h25 | 11:20 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 80382+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2485+ W46308 | 4:30 PM Malaga Airport | 8h03 | 12:33 AM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
KL1546 · KL1665 | 5:25 PM Malaga Airport | 23h10 | 4:35 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1546+ KL1663 | 5:25 PM Malaga Airport | 19h50 | 1:15 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1546+ KL1661 | 5:25 PM Malaga Airport | 15h15 | 8:40 AM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB1006 · IB1243 | 5:35 PM Malaga Airport | 6h05 | 11:40 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1151+ LH5678 | 5:45 PM Malaga Airport | 5h35 | 11:20 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1835+ LH9480 | 6:45 PM Malaga Airport | 14h30 | 9:15 AM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1729 · AF1328 | 7:30 PM Malaga Airport | 21h35 | 5:05 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1729 · AF1028 | 7:30 PM Malaga Airport | 27h40 | 11:10 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1729 · AF1228 | 7:30 PM Malaga Airport | 13h30 | 9:00 AM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1729 · AF1828 | 7:30 PM Malaga Airport | 18h30 | 2:00 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
FR 8933 | 10:15 PM Malaga Airport | 2h35 | 12:50 AM Bologna Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, June 17 | |||||
AF1749 · AF1828 | 6:00 AM Malaga Airport | 8h00 | 2:00 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1749 · AF1028 | 6:00 AM Malaga Airport | 17h10 | 11:10 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1749 · AF1328 | 6:00 AM Malaga Airport | 11h05 | 5:05 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1749 · AF1228 | 6:00 AM Malaga Airport | 27h00 | 9:00 AM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1749 · AF1730+ Regionale TRENORD 80378+ InterCityNotte 755 | 6:00 AM Malaga Airport | 18h06 | 12:06 AM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
AF1749 · AF1730+ Regionale TRENORD 80382+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2485 | 6:00 AM Malaga Airport | 18h33 | 12:33 AM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
AF1749 · AF1230+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2475+ Regionale TRENORD 80358 | 6:00 AM Malaga Airport | 14h16 | 8:16 PM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
LX2121+ LX1670 | 6:30 AM Malaga Airport | 7h05 | 1:35 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
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The city’s main fine arts museum, known for important Emilian paintings from the 13th to 18th centuries, including works by Giotto, Raphael and the Carracci.
Bologna’s leading modern and contemporary art museum, with strong permanent collections and rotating exhibitions in a large converted industrial space.
A major archaeological museum with Etruscan, Egyptian, Greek and Roman collections, housed in a historic palace near Piazza Maggiore.
Bologna’s main square and social heart, surrounded by major civic and religious buildings, ideal for first-time visitors and people-watching.
The world-famous covered walkway leading toward the San Luca sanctuary, popular for scenic walks, photography and local tradition.
One of the city’s most elegant and photogenic squares, fronting the Santo Stefano complex and loved for its atmospheric character.
Fresh egg pasta ribbons served with Bologna’s traditional slow-cooked meat ragù. It is one of the city’s most iconic dishes and differs from the tomato-heavy versions found abroad.
Small ring-shaped pasta filled with meat and served in rich capon or beef broth. This is a classic Bolognese comfort dish, especially tied to festive family meals.
Layered baked pasta with ragù, béchamel, and Parmigiano Reggiano, often made with green spinach pasta sheets. It is a signature Emilia-Romagna Sunday dish.
Highly regarded neighborhood trattoria known for careful ingredient sourcing and excellent handmade pasta, with a cozy and authentic feel.
Well-known romantic restaurant serving refined Emilian and Bolognese cuisine in an intimate former pharmacy space with polished service.
Very popular traditional osteria known for classic Bolognese pasta dishes in a lively, casual setting close to the university area.
Moderate by Italian standards: food and coffee are reasonable, while central hotels cost more in peak season.
Service is often included or covered by coperto. Tipping is not required; round up or leave EUR 1-5 for good service. Taxis are usually rounded up.
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