Frankfurt am Main to Bologna (FRA–BLQ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
FRA–BLQ is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Air Dolomiti, ITA Airways and Lufthansa lead the route. The flight covers 400 miles in approximately 1h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 46 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EN Air Dolomiti | 17 | E95 | 1h25 | – | – | – |
| AZ ITA Airways | 14 | 319, E90 | 1h20-1h25 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| LH Lufthansa | 7 | 319 | 1h20 | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Bologna from Frankfurt am Main
| Metric | FRA→BLQ | CGN→BLQ | LUX→BLQ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from FRA | – | 85 mi | 108 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 38 | 12 | 2 |
| Flight time | 1h 20m | 1h 30m | 1h 40m |
Travel Essentials
FRA: CET · BLQ: CET
When it's 6:00 PM in Frankfurt am Main, it's 6:00 PM in Bologna.
German passport holders can enter Italy visa-free with no time limit. Both countries are EU and Schengen members, so you have full freedom of movement. A German passport or national ID card is all you need. No border checks on flights from Germany.
For stays over 3 months, register at the local Anagrafe (civil registry) office. You will need proof of accommodation, health insurance or EHIC card, and financial means. The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) covers emergency medical care in Italy. Italy uses the euro, same as Germany.
S-Bahn lines S8 and S9 run from Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof (main station) to Terminal 1 every 15 minutes (15 min, €5.65 single or included in a Frankfurt day ticket). ICE and IC long-distance trains serve the airport's own long-distance station (Fernbahnhof); this is separate from the S-Bahn Regional station and connects Frankfurt to Cologne, Stuttgart, Munich, and other cities without requiring travel through the city centre.Taxis from the city centre cost €25–35 and take 15–25 minutes. Terminal 2 connects to Terminal 1 via the free SkyLine people mover.
FRA–BLQ Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from FRA to BLQ
Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA) and Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) are connected by nonstop service from ITA Airways, Air Dolomiti and Lufthansa. With 38 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
FRA to BLQ Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from FRA to BLQ ranges from 1 hours 20 minutes to 1 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 400 miles (644 km). There are approximately 38 weekly flights outbound and 45 return, totaling 83 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
46 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via SKP. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Köln (Cologne) (CGN) and Luxembourg (LUX).