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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 Manchester Airport to Bologna Airport depart on average 44 times per day, taking around 2h 36m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $41 (€34) if you book in advance.
The earliest flight runs at 04:55, the last at 20:40. The fastest flight covers the 863 miles (1390 km) distance in 2h 20m. June is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 863 miles (1390 km) |
Average flight duration 2h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price $41 (€34) |
Flights per day 44 |
Fastest flight 2h 20m |
First flight 4:55 AM |
Last flight 8:40 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Cheapest price
$103
Average price
$476
Fastest journey
4 h 20 m
Average duration
4 h 39 m
Flights per day
47
Distance
1390 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Manchester 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 Manchester Airport to Bologna Airport will cost around $476 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $103.
It's difficult to get from Manchester Airport to Bologna Airport without transferring at least once.
VY8749 · VY6524
D83527 · D83746
AF1169 · AF1028
AF1169 · AF1228
AF1069 · AF1228
AF1169 · AF1028
LH947+
LH5678
KL1032 · KL1665
LH4087+
LH9482
LH2501+
LH9484Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Manchester Airport to Bologna Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $115. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 36m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $115, and a flight costs an average of $41.
Distance: 863 miles (1390 km)
Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$184 Average price | $184 Average price Cheapest | $364 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 36m Average total duration Fastest 2h 36m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 38h 19m Average total duration 37h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 18h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester Airport to Bologna Airport:
A bus is $0.10 (€0.08) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester Airport to Bologna Airport costing on average $184 (€151).
Other travel options to Bologna Airport take longer:
Bus takes on average 37h 49m.
The table below shows live departures for Manchester 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AF1269 · AF1028 | 5:50 AM Manchester Airport | 16h20 | 11:10 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1269 · AF1828 | 5:50 AM Manchester Airport | 7h10 | 2:00 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1269 · AF1328 | 5:50 AM Manchester Airport | 10h15 | 5:05 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1028+ KL1667 | 5:55 AM Manchester Airport | 15h30 | 10:25 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1028+ KL1663 | 5:55 AM Manchester Airport | 5h35 | 12:30 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1028+ KL1665 | 5:55 AM Manchester Airport | 9h40 | 4:35 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH4215+ EN8880 | 6:05 AM Manchester Airport | 7h00 | 2:05 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH4215+ LH5676 | 6:05 AM Manchester Airport | 7h00 | 2:05 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA1381 · BA542 | 7:45 AM Manchester Airport | 10h35 | 7:20 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA4052+ BA1421 · BA542 | 8:55 AM Manchester Airport | 9h25 | 7:20 PM Bologna Airport | 2 transfers | |
BA4052+ BA1425 · BA544 | 8:55 AM Manchester Airport | 13h50 | 11:45 PM Bologna Airport | 2 transfers | |
BA4052+ BA1421 · BA544 | 8:55 AM Manchester Airport | 13h50 | 11:45 PM Bologna Airport | 2 transfers | |
BA4052+ BA1421 · BA542 | 8:55 AM Manchester Airport | 9h25 | 7:20 PM Bologna Airport | 2 transfers | |
BA4052+ BA1421 · BA544 | 8:55 AM Manchester Airport | 13h50 | 11:45 PM Bologna Airport | 2 transfers | |
KL1030 · KL1667 | 9:00 AM Manchester Airport | 12h25 | 10:25 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1030 · KL1665 | 9:00 AM Manchester Airport | 6h35 | 4:35 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH2501+ LH9484 | 10:35 AM Manchester Airport | 4h55 | 4:30 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA1361 · BA542 | 10:35 AM Manchester Airport | 7h45 | 7:20 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH2501+ EN8242 | 10:35 AM Manchester Airport | 4h55 | 4:30 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH2501+ EN8244 | 10:35 AM Manchester Airport | 11h05 | 10:40 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
OS7358+ OS186+ OS517 | 10:35 AM Manchester Airport | 6h50 | 6:25 PM Bologna Airport | 2 transfers | |
BA1361 · BA544 | 10:35 AM Manchester Airport | 12h10 | 11:45 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1669 · AF1328 | 10:55 AM Manchester Airport | 5h10 | 5:05 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1669 · AF1028 | 10:55 AM Manchester Airport | 11h15 | 11:10 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1032+ KL1665 | 11:00 AM Manchester Airport | 4h35 | 4:35 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1032+ KL1667 | 11:00 AM Manchester Airport | 10h25 | 10:25 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH4211+ LH286 | 11:10 AM Manchester Airport | 5h40 | 5:50 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH4211+ LH112+ LH9486 | 11:10 AM Manchester Airport | 10h30 | 10:40 PM Bologna Airport | 2 transfers | |
KL1034 · KL1667 | 1:45 PM Manchester Airport | 7h40 | 10:25 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1069 · AF1228 | 2:55 PM Manchester Airport | 17h05 | 9:00 AM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1069 · AF1028 | 2:55 PM Manchester Airport | 7h15 | 11:10 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA7826+ BA1315 · BA540 | 4:30 PM Manchester Airport | 17h35 | 11:05 AM Bologna Airport | 2 transfers | |
BA7826+ BA1319 · BA540 | 4:30 PM Manchester Airport | 17h35 | 11:05 AM Bologna Airport | 2 transfers | |
BA1369 · BA544 | 4:35 PM Manchester Airport | 6h10 | 11:45 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA1369 · BA540 | 4:35 PM Manchester Airport | 17h30 | 11:05 AM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1036+ KL1661 | 5:30 PM Manchester Airport | 14h10 | 8:40 AM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1169 · AF1028 | 5:50 PM Manchester Airport | 4h20 | 11:10 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1169 · AF1228 | 5:50 PM Manchester Airport | 14h10 | 9:00 AM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH947 · LH128+ LH9480 | 6:20 PM Manchester Airport | 13h55 | 9:15 AM Bologna Airport | 2 transfers | |
BA4058+ BA1427 · BA542 | 7:50 PM Manchester Airport | 22h30 | 7:20 PM Bologna Airport | 2 transfers | |
BA7828+ BA1301 · BA542 | 7:55 PM Manchester Airport | 22h25 | 7:20 PM Bologna Airport | 2 transfers | |
BA7828+ BA1321 · BA542 | 7:55 PM Manchester Airport | 22h25 | 7:20 PM Bologna Airport | 2 transfers | |
BA1373 · BA540 | 8:00 PM Manchester Airport | 14h05 | 11:05 AM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1038 · KL1663 | 8:45 PM Manchester Airport | 15h30 | 1:15 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1038 · KL1661 | 8:45 PM Manchester Airport | 10h55 | 8:40 AM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY8749 · VY6524 | 8:55 PM Manchester Airport | 10h15 | 8:10 AM 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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