Bologna to London (BLQ–LGW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Last scheduled nonstop: Jul 2026.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
BLQ–LGW had nonstop service from British Airways, last on the schedule in July 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 700 miles in 2h 4m.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA British Airways | 0 | – | – | – | Oneworld | – |
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach London from Bologna
| Metric | BLQ→LGW | FLR→LGW | VRN→LGW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from BLQ | – | 50 mi | 63 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 3 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | – | 35 | 23 |
| Flight time | 2h 4m | 2h 9m | 1h 54m |
Travel Essentials
BLQ: CEST · LGW: BST
When it's 6:00 PM in Bologna, it's 5:00 PM in London.
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.
The Gatwick Express departs the South Terminal every 15 minutes to London Victoria (30 min, from £21.50). Thameslink services are cheaper and provide direct access to Farringdon, City Thameslink, Blackfriars, and London Bridge; useful for destinations in the City and East London. Both terminal buildings are connected by a free inter-terminal monorail shuttle (2 min).Taxis from arrivals queue outside; metered fares to central London typically run £70–100 and can exceed this during peak hours. Uber and other ride-shares operate from a designated zone. Rental car desks are in both terminal buildings.
Temperate maritime climate. Winters (November–February) are cool and grey at 3–9°C, with fog, low cloud, and occasional light snow causing moderate delay risks. Summers (June–August) are mild at 18–25°C. Heat waves are increasingly common and can affect ramp operations. Rain falls year-round with no dry season.
Wind is a more frequent disruption factor than snow at Gatwick. The airport has a single active runway and is sensitive to crosswinds. Autumn storms (October–November) occasionally cause significant delays.
BLQ–LGW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BLQ to LGW
Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) had nonstop service from British Airways, last on the schedule in July 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.
BLQ to LGW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BLQ to LGW is about 2 hours 4 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 700 miles (1,126 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Venice Marco Polo, Frankfurt Main and Amsterdam. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Firenze (FI) (FLR), Caselle (VR) (VRN) and Pisa (PI) (PSA).