Dublin to Bologna (DUB–BLQ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
DUB–BLQ is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ryanair leads the route. The flight covers 1,001 miles in approximately 2h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 43 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FR Ryanair | 6 | 73H | 2h55 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
DUB: GMT · BLQ: CET
When it's 6:00 PM in Dublin, it's 7:00 PM in Bologna.
Irish passport holders enter Italy visa-free for unlimited stays as EU citizens. No fee, no advance application. A valid Irish passport is required. Ireland is not in the Schengen Area, so there is passport control on arrival from Dublin, but EU citizens pass through quickly.
For stays beyond 3 months, register at the local Anagrafe (civil registry office) for residency. EU citizens must apply for a Certificato di Iscrizione Anagrafica at the local Comune. The fee is a EUR 16 bollo stamp. Bring proof of employment or self-employment, or proof of sufficient resources (roughly EUR 6,000 per year for a single person) plus health insurance. A codice fiscale (tax code) from the Agenzia delle Entrate is needed for any contract, SIM card, or bank account and can be obtained same-day.
Direct flights from Dublin to Rome run about 3 hours on Aer Lingus and Ryanair. Milan is about 2 hours 30 minutes. Seasonal and year-round routes cover Naples, Venice, Bologna, and Pisa. Italy uses the euro, so no currency exchange needed. No vaccination requirements. Irish driving licenses are valid for short stays. Residents must convert to an Italian license at the Motorizzazione within 1 year. Expect multi-week waits for codice fiscale and residency appointments in Rome and Milan.
Dublin Bus route 747 (Airlink) runs from the city centre (O'Connell Street) to the airport in 30–50 minutes, costing €7 one-way or €12 return. DART rail does not serve the airport directly; the nearest station requires a bus connection. Ride-shares from the city centre typically cost €20–35 depending on traffic.
The M50 and M1 motorways feed into the airport; short-term parking in Terminal 1 or 2 costs from €4/30 min, while long-stay lots (P3/P4) are significantly cheaper for multi-day trips. Allow extra time during morning and evening rush hours on the M50.
DUB–BLQ Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DUB to BLQ
Dublin Airport (DUB) and Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
DUB to BLQ Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DUB to BLQ ranges from 2 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,001 miles (1,611 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 12 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
43 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via EIN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.