Bologna to London (BLQ–LHR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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BA547
BA British
32N
7:15 AM
CET
9:00 AM
GMT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
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BA541
BA British
319
12:20 PM
CET
1:50 PM
GMT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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BA543
BA British
32Q
6:20 PM
CET
7:40 PM
GMT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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BA545
BA British
320
8:04 PM
CET
9:28 PM
GMT
2h 24m
M T W T F S S
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BA540
BA British
319
8:05 AM
GMT T5
11:20 AM
CET
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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BA542
BA British
32Q
1:10 PM
GMT T5
4:30 PM
CET
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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BA544
BA British
320
2:20 PM
GMT T5
5:35 PM
CET
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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BA546
BA British
32N
8:11 PM
GMT T5
11:13 PM
CET
2h 2m
M T W T F S S
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Bologna to London
1 carrier, 27 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 27 Flights/wk 723 mi 2h 20m nonstop -1h behind 38 1-stop hubs

BLQ–LHR is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. British Airways leads the route. The flight covers 723 miles in approximately 2h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 38 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BLQ–LHR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
BA British Airways 27 319, 320, 32N, 32Q 2h20-2h45 Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – BA
320 Airbus A320 – BA
32N Airbus A320neo – BA
32Q Airbus A321neo – BA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: BA (27 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BLQ to LHR direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
27
Outbound / wk
27
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BLQ to LHR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
38
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,171
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.

Other ways to reach London from Bologna

Nearby airports with service to London Heathrow Airport.
Metric BLQ→LHR FLR→LHR PSA→LHR
Distance from BLQ 50 mi 74 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 27 6 6
Flight time 2h 20m 2h 30m 2h 25m
Airports within 200 miles of BLQ with service to London Heathrow Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
London is 1 hour behind Bologna.
BLQ: CET · LHR: GMT

When it's 6:00 PM in Bologna, it's 5:00 PM in London.
Distance & Flight Time
723 mi / 1,163 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 20m to 2h 45m.
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.

Getting from LHR

Heathrow Express runs every 15 minutes to Paddington (15 min, £25). Piccadilly line is slower (50–60 min) but £5.50 with Oyster. National Express coaches serve all terminals from Victoria (60–90 min, £6–10). Black cabs cost £50–90 to central London depending on traffic and time of day.

London Climate

Mild maritime climate. Summers average 18–23°C with long daylight hours. Winters are 2–7°C, rarely below freezing. Rain is frequent year-round but rarely heavy. Pack layers and a waterproof jacket regardless of season. Fog can disrupt flights November through February.

BLQ–LHR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Bologna to London route.
Route details
Distance723 mi / 1,163 km
Flight time2h 20m to 2h 45m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights27 out / 27 return
1-stop connections38 hubs
Origin: BLQ
IATA / ICAOBLQ / LIPE
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Passengers/yr10.8M
Elevation123 ft / 37 m
Destination: LHR
IATA / ICAOLHR / EGLL
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr83.9M
Elevation83 ft / 25 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BLQ to LHR flights.
Nonstop flights from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to London Heathrow Airport take approximately 2h 20m to 2h 45m. The route covers 723 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: British Airways.
There are approximately 27 nonstop flights per week from BLQ to LHR. The return direction has about 27 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through FLR, TUN, LUX, TIA, KRK, AGP, FCO, ATH, MAN, FRA, AMS, BER, CGN, TFS, MUC, CDG, BCN, PMO, BRU, VIE, LTN, STN, ZRH, DUS, SOF, MAD, BUD, MLA, CPH, OTP, MIA, DUB, VLC, LIS, PMI, IST, CMN and DXB. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
London is 1 hour behind Bologna.
Yes, return flights from LHR to BLQ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include FLR, 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 LHR

Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) are connected by nonstop service from British Airways. With 27 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

BLQ to LHR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BLQ to LHR ranges from 2 hours 20 minutes to 2 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 723 miles (1,163 km). There are approximately 27 weekly flights outbound and 27 return, totaling 54 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

38 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 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).