Bologna to Madrid (BLQ–MAD) — 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.
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–MAD is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Iberia, Ryanair and Air Europa lead the route. The flight covers 805 miles in approximately 2h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IB Iberia Also: JL, LA, QR, VY | 21 | CRK | 2h35 | – | Oneworld | JL, LA, QR, VY |
| FR Ryanair | 6 | 73H | 1h05 | – | – | – |
| UX Air Europa | 3 | 73H | 2h20 | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Madrid from Bologna
| Metric | BLQ→MAD | FLR→MAD | VRN→MAD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from BLQ | – | 50 mi | 63 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 4 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 78 | 42 | 3 |
| Flight time | 2h 35m | 2h 25m | 2h 25m |
Travel Essentials
BLQ: CEST · MAD: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Bologna, it's 6:00 PM in Madrid.
Both Italy and Spain are EU and Schengen member states. Italian citizens have full freedom of movement and can live, work, and travel in Spain without a visa or time limit. A valid passport or national ID card is sufficient for entry.
Metro Line 8 from T1/T2/T3 to Nuevos Ministerios takes 12–15 minutes (€6 with airport supplement). T4 travelers take the free inter-terminal shuttle to T2 first. Cercanías C-1 from T4 to Atocha (€2.60, 25 min) is cheaper. Taxis to the city centre have a €30 fixed tariff.
Rental car agencies are at T4. Express Aeropuerto buses run 24 hours to Avenida de América (€5, 25–40 min). Ride-hail apps (Cabify, Uber) typically cost €25–40 depending on destination.
Hot semi-arid climate at 600m altitude. Summers are hot and dry (30–38°C) with almost no rain and very low humidity. Heat rarely disrupts flights but ground crews work in extreme heat. Winters are cold for a southern European capital (1–9°C) with occasional snow. MAD handles light snow well but heavy falls can close runways.
Spring and autumn are pleasant (12–20°C) and offer the most stable weather. Dust storms from the Sahara occasionally reduce visibility in spring. No fog risk comparable to northern European airports.
BLQ–MAD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BLQ to MAD
Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) are connected by nonstop service from Iberia, Ryanair and Air Europa. With 78 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
BLQ to MAD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BLQ to MAD is about 2 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 805 miles (1,296 km). There are approximately 78 weekly flights outbound and 71 return, totaling 149 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Ibiza, Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat and Palma de Mallorca. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Firenze (FI) (FLR), Caselle (VR) (VRN) and Pisa (PI) (PSA).