Köln (Cologne) to Bologna (CGN–BLQ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
CGN–BLQ is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Ryanair, ITA Airways and Eurowings lead the route. The flight covers 478 miles in approximately 1h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 28 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FR Ryanair | 6 | 7M8 | 1h40 | – | – | – |
| AZ ITA Airways | 3 | 319 | 1h30 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| EW Eurowings | 3 | 319 | 1h30 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Bologna from Köln (Cologne)
| Metric | CGN→BLQ | DUS→BLQ | FRA→BLQ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from CGN | – | 34 mi | 85 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 12 | 6 | 38 |
| Flight time | 1h 30m | 1h 35m | 1h 20m |
Travel Essentials
CGN: CET · BLQ: CET
When it's 6:00 PM in Köln (Cologne), it's 6:00 PM in Bologna.
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CGN–BLQ Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CGN to BLQ
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) and Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) are connected by nonstop service from ITA Airways, Eurowings and Ryanair. With 12 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
CGN to BLQ Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CGN to BLQ ranges from 1 hours 30 minutes to 1 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 478 miles (769 km). There are approximately 12 weekly flights outbound and 12 return, totaling 24 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
28 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via AGP. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Düsseldorf (DUS), Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and Eindhoven (EIN).