Bologna to Rome (BLQ–FCO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
BLQ–FCO is served by 10 airlines with nonstop service. Aerolineas Argentinas, ITA Airways and Etihad Airways lead the route. The flight covers 195 miles in approximately 0h 48m. Beyond nonstop, 55 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AR Aerolineas Argentinas | 21 | 221, 319 | 1h | – | SkyTeam | – |
| AZ ITA Airways | 21 | 221, 319, 32S | 0h48-1h | – | SkyTeam | – |
| EY Etihad Airways | 21 | 221, 223, 32S | 1h | – | – | – |
| ET Ethiopian Airlines | 14 | 220, 32S | 1h | – | Star Alliance | – |
| AT Royal Air Maroc | 10 | 221, 319 | 1h | – | Oneworld | – |
| CI China Airlines | 7 | 223 | 1h | – | SkyTeam | – |
| HU Hainan Airlines | 7 | 221 | 1h | – | – | – |
| BT airBaltic | 5 | 32S | 1h | – | – | – |
| FI Icelandair | 5 | 223 | 1h | – | – | – |
| FB Bulgaria Air | 4 | 223 | 1h | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Rome from Bologna
| Metric | BLQ→FCO | FLR→FCO | VRN→FCO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from BLQ | – | 50 mi | 63 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 10 | 13 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 115 | 160 | 1 |
| Flight time | 0h 48m | 0h 46m | 1h 10m |
Travel Essentials
BLQ: CET · FCO: CET
When it's 6:00 PM in Bologna, it's 6:00 PM in Rome.
Leonardo Express to Roma Termini (32 min, €14) departs from inside the terminal every 30 minutes. Regional FL1 trains cost €8 and serve Trastevere, Ostiense, and Tiburtina; useful if your accommodation is near those stations.Official taxis (white, metered) from FCO to central Rome (within the Aurelian Walls) have a fixed €50 fare regardless of traffic. Agree on the fixed rate before departure. Ciampino (CIA) handles Ryanair and some charter flights; it is 40 minutes east of Rome by bus and a completely separate airport.
Mediterranean climate. Summers are hot and dry (28–36°C, June–August) with little rain and intense sunshine. Heat rarely disrupts flights but can make the terminal uncomfortable. Winters are mild (5–13°C) with rain primarily from November through February. Snow in Rome is rare, occurring once every few years, but when it falls the city and airport are largely unprepared. Even light accumulations cause significant disruption.
Spring and autumn are the most pleasant seasons (15–23°C). Sirocco winds from the Sahara occasionally bring warm dusty air and reduced visibility in spring. FCO has little fog risk and generally good flying weather compared to northern European hubs.
BLQ–FCO Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BLQ to FCO
Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) and Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) are connected by nonstop service from Aerolineas Argentinas, Royal Air Maroc, ITA Airways, airBaltic, China Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Bulgaria Air, Icelandair and Hainan Airlines. With 115 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
BLQ to FCO Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BLQ to FCO ranges from 0 hours 48 minutes to 1 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 195 miles (314 km). There are approximately 115 weekly flights outbound and 99 return, totaling 214 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
55 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via FLR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Firenze (FI) (FLR), Caselle (VR) (VRN) and Venezia (VE) (VCE).