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

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FR Ryanair
73H
11:05 AM
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12:20 PM
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2h 15m
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FR195
FR Ryanair
73H
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FR Ryanair
73H
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FR Ryanair
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Bologna to London, Essex
1 carrier, 12 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 12 Flights/wk 718 mi 2h 15m nonstop -1h behind 60 1-stop hubs

BLQ–STN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ryanair leads the route. The flight covers 718 miles in approximately 2h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 60 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BLQ–STN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FR Ryanair 12 73H 2h15 – – –
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – FR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FR (12 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 STN direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
12
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BLQ to STN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
60
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
4,486
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 London, Essex from Bologna

Nearby airports with service to London Stansted Airport.
Metric BLQ→STN VRN→STN PSA→STN
Distance from BLQ – 63 mi 74 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 1
Weekly flights 12 10 23
Flight time 2h 15m 2h 10m 2h 20m
Caselle (VR) (VRN) to London, Essex flights · Pisa (PI) (PSA) to London, Essex flights · Venezia (VE) (VCE) to London, Essex flights
Airports within 200 miles of BLQ with service to London Stansted Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
London, Essex is 1 hour behind Bologna.
BLQ: CEST · STN: BST

When it's 6:00 PM in Bologna, it's 5:00 PM in London, Essex.
Distance & Flight Time
718 mi / 1,155 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 15m.
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–STN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Bologna to London, Essex route.
Route details
Distance718 mi / 1,155 km
Flight time2h 15m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights12 out / 14 return
1-stop connections60 hubs
Origin: BLQ
Full nameBologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
IATA / ICAOBLQ / LIPE
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Passengers/yr10.8M
Elevation123 ft / 37 m
Destination: STN
Full nameLondon Stansted Airport
IATA / ICAOSTN / EGSS
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr28.0M
Elevation348 ft / 106 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BLQ to STN flights.
Nonstop flights from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to London Stansted Airport take approximately 2h 15m. The route covers 718 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Ryanair.
There are approximately 12 nonstop flights per week from BLQ to STN. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LUX, EIN, FEZ, SKG, HEL, BRI, OSL, WRO, CDG, RMO, HER, WMI, SOF, LHR, FUE, PRG, KRK, EDI, OTP, PMO, BCN, AMS, LPA, CTA, TIA, SSH, VIE, DUB, VLC, CAG, MAD, MLA, CGN, TPS, BUD, CMN, IST, OLB, RAK, MRS, ARN, SUF, AGP, LIS, CPH, ATH, SAW, FCO, BER, OPO, IBZ, ACE, SVQ, AHO, PMI, DXB, BDS, ALC, CLJ and TFS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
London, Essex is 1 hour behind Bologna.
Yes, return flights from STN 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 STN

Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) and London Stansted Airport (STN) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair. With 12 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

BLQ to STN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BLQ to STN ranges from 2 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 718 miles (1,155 km). There are approximately 12 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 26 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

60 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via LUX. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Caselle (VR) (VRN), Pisa (PI) (PSA) and Venezia (VE) (VCE).