Birmingham, West Midlands to Bologna (BHX–BLQ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
BHX–BLQ is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Neos leads the route. The flight covers 808 miles in approximately 2h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 47 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NO Neos | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Bologna from Birmingham, West Midlands
| Metric | BHX→BLQ | MAN→BLQ | LTN→BLQ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from BHX | – | 66 mi | 71 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 0 | 7 | 4 |
| Flight time | 2h 10m | 2h 20m | 2h 10m |
Travel Essentials
BHX: BST · BLQ: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Birmingham, West Midlands, it's 7:00 PM in Bologna.
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BHX–BLQ Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BHX to BLQ
Birmingham Airport (BHX) and Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) are connected by nonstop service from Neos.
BHX to BLQ Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BHX to BLQ ranges from 2 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 808 miles (1,300 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
47 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via BVA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Manchester, Greater Manchester (MAN), Luton, Luton (LTN) and London (LHR).