Bologna to Zurich (BLQ–ZRH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
BLQ–ZRH is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. ITA Airways and Swiss lead the route. The flight covers 241 miles in approximately 1h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 45 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ ITA Airways | 12 | 223 | 1h15 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| LX Swiss | 4 | E95 | 1h15 | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Zurich from Bologna
| Metric | BLQ→ZRH | FLR→ZRH | VCE→ZRH |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from BLQ | – | 50 mi | 85 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 16 | 42 | 35 |
| Flight time | 1h 15m | 1h 15m | 1h 5m |
Travel Essentials
BLQ: CET · ZRH: CET
When it's 6:00 PM in Bologna, it's 6:00 PM in Zurich.
Switzerland is part of the Schengen Area and has a bilateral agreement with the EU on free movement of persons. Italian citizens can live, work, and travel in Switzerland without a visa or time limit. A valid passport or national ID card is sufficient for entry.
SBB trains from the airport station (below Check-in 2) to Zurich HB take 10 minutes and run every 10–15 minutes. Long-distance intercity trains to Geneva, Basel, Bern, and Lucerne depart directly from the airport station; Zurich Airport is one of the best-connected airports in Europe for onward rail travel. Taxis queue outside arrivals; fares to the city centre are CHF 55–75.Rental car desks are located in the arrivals area. Swiss customs exit is prompt for EU/Schengen arrivals. The Meet & Greet area is directly adjacent to baggage reclaim.
Temperate continental climate. Winters (November–February) are cold and frequently foggy on the Swiss Plateau; fog (Hochnebel) can persist for days and is the most common cause of delays, with the airport above the fog layer on clearer days but below it on others. Snow does occur but is well managed. Temperatures range from −2 to 5°C.
Summers (June–August) are warm at 22–28°C with afternoon thunderstorms that can be intense but brief. Spring and autumn are mild and variable. Hochnebel fog season (October–January) is the primary operational risk to plan around.
BLQ–ZRH Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BLQ to ZRH
Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) and Zürich Airport (ZRH) are connected by nonstop service from ITA Airways and Swiss. With 16 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
BLQ to ZRH Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BLQ to ZRH ranges from 1 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 241 miles (388 km). There are approximately 16 weekly flights outbound and 17 return, totaling 33 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
45 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via FLR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Firenze (FI) (FLR) and Venezia (VE) (VCE).