Bologna to Edinburgh (BLQ–EDI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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FR Ryanair
73H
5:54 AM
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7:44 AM
BST
2h 50m
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FR Ryanair
7M8
5:45 PM
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9:25 PM
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Bologna to Edinburgh
1 carrier, 5 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 5 Flights/wk 1,016 mi 2h 50m nonstop -1h behind 57 1-stop hubs

BLQ–EDI is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ryanair leads the route. The flight covers 1,016 miles in approximately 2h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 57 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BLQ–EDI service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FR Ryanair 5 73H 2h50 – – –
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – FR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FR (5 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BLQ to EDI direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
5
Outbound / wk
5
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BLQ to EDI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
57
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
4,298
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 Edinburgh from Bologna

Nearby airports with service to Edinburgh Airport.
Metric BLQ→EDI VRN→EDI PSA→EDI
Distance from BLQ – 63 mi 74 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 5 2 6
Flight time 2h 50m 2h 50m 2h 50m
Caselle (VR) (VRN) to Edinburgh flights · Pisa (PI) (PSA) to Edinburgh flights · Venezia (VE) (VCE) to Edinburgh flights
Airports within 200 miles of BLQ with service to Edinburgh Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Edinburgh is 1 hour behind Bologna.
BLQ: CEST · EDI: BST

When it's 6:00 PM in Bologna, it's 5:00 PM in Edinburgh.
Distance & Flight Time
1,016 mi / 1,636 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 50m.
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–EDI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Bologna to Edinburgh route.
Route details
Distance1,016 mi / 1,636 km
Flight time2h 50m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights5 out / 5 return
1-stop connections57 hubs
Origin: BLQ
Full nameBologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
IATA / ICAOBLQ / LIPE
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Passengers/yr10.8M
Elevation123 ft / 37 m
Destination: EDI
Full nameEdinburgh Airport
IATA / ICAOEDI / EGPH
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr15.8M
Elevation135 ft / 41 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BLQ to EDI flights.
Nonstop flights from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Edinburgh Airport take approximately 2h 50m. The route covers 1,016 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Ryanair.
There are approximately 5 nonstop flights per week from BLQ to EDI. The return direction has about 5 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through STR, BHX, SOF, TIA, FCO, PRG, PMO, LPA, MUC, BVA, FUE, ZRH, BRI, WRO, BUD, MRS, LHR, DUB, MLA, CGN, VLC, CDG, MAD, SVQ, HEL, HER, TFS, FRA, AMS, OSL, ATH, OLB, STN, LTN, BCN, CPH, CRL, SAW, LYS, RAK, VIE, CTA, ALC, BRU, PMI, AGP, LIS, ARN, KRK, IST, BER, OTP, DUS, WMI, OPO, DXB and ACE. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Edinburgh is 1 hour behind Bologna.
Yes, return flights from EDI 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 EDI

Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair. With 5 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

BLQ to EDI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BLQ to EDI ranges from 2 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,016 miles (1,636 km). There are approximately 5 weekly flights outbound and 5 return, totaling 10 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

57 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via STR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Caselle (VR) (VRN), Pisa (PI) (PSA) and Venezia (VE) (VCE).