Barcelona to Bologna (BCN–BLQ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FR Ryanair | 17 | 73H | 1h45 | – | – | – |
| VY Vueling Also: IB, LL, QR | 7 | 321, 32A | 1h40-1h45 | – | – | IB, LL, QR |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Bologna from Barcelona
| Metric | BCN→BLQ | PMI→BLQ | MAH→BLQ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from BCN | – | 126 mi | 150 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 46 | 6 | 2 |
| Flight time | 1h 45m | 1h 50m | 1h 30m |
Travel Essentials
BCN: CEST · BLQ: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Barcelona, it's 6:00 PM in Bologna.
Spanish passport holders enter Italy with no formalities at all. Both countries are EU and Schengen members. There are no border checks on flights between them. A valid Spanish national ID card or passport works for identification. No visa, no registration for short visits.
If you stay in Italy longer than 3 months, you must register at the local Anagrafe (registry office) of your comune (municipality). This is a straightforward process: bring your passport or ID, proof of address, and evidence of employment, study, or funds. You receive a certificato di residenza. Italy also requires a codice fiscale (tax code) for most transactions. Get one free at any Agenzia delle Entrate office with your passport. The process takes 10 minutes.
Aerobus express coaches run every 5 minutes from Plaça de Catalunya to both T1 and T2 (35 min, €6.75 one-way / €11.60 return). Departures from 5:00am to 1:00am.
RENFE R2 Nord train connects Passeig de Gràcia and Sants station to the airport (20 min from Sants, €4.60). Taxis from the city centre are metered and typically cost €25–35. Ride-shares (Uber, Cabify) are available and cost similarly.
BCN–BLQ Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BCN to BLQ
Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) and Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair and Vueling. With 46 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
BCN to BLQ Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BCN to BLQ is about 1 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 517 miles (831 km). There are approximately 46 weekly flights outbound and 55 return, totaling 101 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Menorca, Milan Malpensa and Olbia Costa Smeralda. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Palma de Mallorca (PMI) and Mahón (Maó) (MAH).