Bologna to Birmingham, West Midlands (BLQ–BHX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Bologna to Birmingham, West Midlands
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 808 mi 2h 20m nonstop -1h behind 46 1-stop hubs

BLQ–BHX is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. TUI Airways leads the route. The flight covers 808 miles in approximately 2h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 46 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BLQ–BHX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
BY TUI Airways 0 – – – – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: BY (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BLQ to BHX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
46
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,333
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Birmingham, West Midlands from Bologna

Nearby airports with service to Birmingham Airport.
Metric BLQ→BHX VRN→BHX PSA→BHX
Distance from BLQ – 63 mi 74 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 3 1
Weekly flights 0 9 4
Flight time 2h 20m 2h 10m 2h 20m
Caselle (VR) (VRN) to Birmingham, West Midlands flights · Pisa (PI) (PSA) to Birmingham, West Midlands flights · Venezia (VE) (VCE) to Birmingham, West Midlands flights
Airports within 200 miles of BLQ with service to Birmingham Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Birmingham, West Midlands is 1 hour behind Bologna.
BLQ: CEST · BHX: BST

When it's 6:00 PM in Bologna, it's 5:00 PM in Birmingham, West Midlands.
Distance & Flight Time
808 mi / 1,300 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 20m.
Visa & Entry

Italian passport holders enter the UK visa-free for stays of up to 6 months. Since February 2026, an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) is required before travel. Apply through the UK ETA app or online portal. The ETA costs GBP 20, is valid for 2 years or until your passport expires, and allows multiple entries. Passport must be valid for the duration of the stay.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

BLQ–BHX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Bologna to Birmingham, West Midlands route.
Route details
Distance808 mi / 1,300 km
Flight time2h 20m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connections46 hubs
Origin: BLQ
Full nameBologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
IATA / ICAOBLQ / LIPE
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Passengers/yr10.8M
Elevation123 ft / 37 m
Destination: BHX
Full nameBirmingham Airport
IATA / ICAOBHX / EGBB
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr8.6M
Elevation327 ft / 100 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BLQ to BHX flights.
Nonstop flights from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Birmingham Airport take approximately 2h 20m. The route covers 808 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: TUI Airways.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PRG, SOF, TIA, FCO, CTA, MUC, CDG, SSH, DUB, KRK, AMS, DUS, EDI, FUE, FRA, WMI, OPO, ZRH, ARN, BCN, VLC, MLA, TFS, MAD, SAW, BUD, RAK, LIS, ALC, OTP, IBZ, SVQ, LPA, MIA, CPH, DXB, IST, BVA, PMI, SCV, ATH, SKG, BER, AGP, HER and ACE. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Birmingham, West Midlands is 1 hour behind Bologna.
Yes, return flights from BHX to BLQ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include VRN, PSA and VCE. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from BLQ to BHX

Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) and Birmingham Airport (BHX) are connected by nonstop service from TUI Airways.

BLQ to BHX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BLQ to BHX ranges from 2 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 808 miles (1,300 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

46 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via PRG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Caselle (VR) (VRN), Pisa (PI) (PSA) and Venezia (VE) (VCE).