Helsinki (Vantaa) to Bologna (HEL–BLQ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AY Finnair
73H
6:55 AM
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8:55 AM
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AY Finnair
E90
4:35 PM
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AY Finnair
73H
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
CPH Copenhagen 4h 40m A3AFAY → D8FRSK Copenhagen (CPH) to Bologna flights
MUC Munich 4h 40m A3AYCX → AZENLO Munich (MUC) to Bologna flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 4h 55m A3ACAY → AZENLG Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Bologna flights
ARN Stockholm 5h A3AFAY → FR Stockholm (ARN) to Bologna flights
AMS Amsterdam 5h 5m 6EAFAM → G3KLKQ Amsterdam (AMS) to Bologna flights
WMI Nowy Dwór Mazowiecki 5h 20m FR → FR Nowy Dwór Mazowiecki (WMI) to Bologna flights
WAW Warsaw 5h 45m AYJL → LOW6 Warsaw (WAW) to Bologna flights
VIE Vienna 6h 20m AYFRJL → AZFRMS Vienna (VIE) to Bologna flights
BUD Budapest 6h 25m AYJL → FR Budapest (BUD) to Bologna flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 6h 25m AFAYCX → AFAMG3 Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Bologna flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Helsinki (Vantaa) to Bologna
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,228 mi 3h nonstop -1h behind

HEL–BLQ is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Finnair leads the route. The flight covers 1,228 miles in approximately 3h. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop HEL–BLQ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AY Finnair 4 73H, E90 3h – Oneworld –
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – AY
E90 Embraer 190 – AY
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AY (4 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, HEL to BLQ direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HEL to BLQ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
51
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
CPH ~4h 40m MUC ~4h 40m FRA ~4h 55m ARN ~5h 0m AMS ~5h 5m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,922
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Bologna is 1 hour behind Helsinki (Vantaa).
HEL: EEST · BLQ: CEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Helsinki (Vantaa), it's 5:00 PM in Bologna.
Distance & Flight Time
1,228 mi / 1,976 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 0m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Finnish citizens enter Italy visa-free as EU members with no time restriction. Your Finnish passport or national ID card is enough. Schengen rules mean no border checks on flights from Finland.

For stays over 90 days, Italian law technically requires EU citizens to register at the local Anagrafe (registry office) and get an Attestazione di Iscrizione. The fee is EUR 16 (marca da bollo). Bring your passport or ID, proof of income or employment, health insurance, and proof of accommodation. Enforcement is inconsistent, but registration is needed for residency services.

Finnair flies Helsinki to Rome and Milan direct. Multiple low-cost carriers serve seasonal routes to smaller Italian cities. Both countries use the euro. Your EHIC/GHIC covers emergency care at Italian public hospitals (look for "Pronto Soccorso"). Italy requires you to carry a valid ID at all times by law.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

HEL–BLQ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Helsinki (Vantaa) to Bologna route.
Route details
Distance1,228 mi / 1,976 km
Flight time3h
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights4 out / 2 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: HEL
Full nameHelsinki Vantaa Airport
IATA / ICAOHEL / EFHK
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki
Passengers/yr21.0M
Elevation179 ft / 55 m
Destination: BLQ
Full nameBologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
IATA / ICAOBLQ / LIPE
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Passengers/yr10.8M
Elevation123 ft / 37 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HEL to BLQ flights.
Nonstop flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport take about 3h gate to gate. The route covers 1,228 miles.
1 airline operates flights from HEL to BLQ: Finnair.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Copenhagen Kastrup, Munich and Frankfurt Main.
Bologna is 1 hour behind Helsinki (Vantaa).
Yes, return flights from BLQ to HEL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from HEL to BLQ

Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) and Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) are connected by nonstop service from Finnair. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

HEL to BLQ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HEL to BLQ is about 3 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,228 miles (1,976 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Copenhagen Kastrup, Munich and Frankfurt Main. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.