Bologna to Zaventem (BLQ–BRU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
BLQ–BRU is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Lynx Air leads the route. The flight covers 541 miles in approximately 1h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 61 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SN Lynx Air Also: AZ | 6 | 223 | 1h45 | – | Star Alliance | AZ |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Zaventem from Bologna
| Metric | BLQ→BRU | FLR→BRU | PSA→BRU |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from BLQ | – | 50 mi | 74 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 12 | 10 | 2 |
| Flight time | 1h 45m | 1h 55m | 1h 50m |
Travel Essentials
BLQ: CEST · BRU: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Bologna, it's 6:00 PM in Zaventem.
Both Italy and Belgium are EU and Schengen member states. Italian citizens have full freedom of movement and can live, work, and travel in Belgium without a visa or time limit. A valid passport or national ID card is sufficient for entry.
The Airport Express train to Brussels Central takes 17 minutes (€11.80) and runs every 15–20 minutes from 05:30 to midnight. The platform is in the basement of the terminal building, no separate transfer needed.Taxis to central Brussels cost €40–55. For Ghent, direct trains run via Leuven (€20, 1h 10min). For Bruges, change at Brussels Midi (€22, 1h 30min total). Rental car desks are in the arrivals hall. Flixbus and other coach services connect from the airport to several European cities.
Temperate oceanic climate with mild, wet conditions year-round. Winters (December–February) are grey and damp at 1–7°C. Fog and freezing drizzle occasionally cause morning delays at BRU. Snow is possible but rarely heavy enough to close the airport.
Summers (June–August) are warm at 18–25°C with occasional thunderstorms. The airport sees its most operationally stable weather in spring (April–May) and early autumn (September). Pack waterproofs regardless of season. Brussels averages 160+ rain days per year.
BLQ–BRU Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BLQ to BRU
Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) and Brussels Airport (BRU) are connected by nonstop service from Lynx Air. With 12 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
BLQ to BRU Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BLQ to BRU ranges from 1 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 541 miles (871 km). There are approximately 12 weekly flights outbound and 12 return, totaling 24 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
61 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via FLR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Firenze (FI) (FLR), Pisa (PI) (PSA) and Venezia (VE) (VCE).