London to Bologna (LHR–BLQ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
LHR–BLQ is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. British Airways leads the route. The flight covers 723 miles in approximately 2h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA British Airways Also: JL, QR | 19 | 320, 32N, 32Q | 1h56-2h10 | – | Oneworld | JL, QR |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Bologna from London
| Metric | LHR→BLQ | LTN→BLQ | STN→BLQ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from LHR | – | 28 mi | 41 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 29 | 4 | 11 |
| Flight time | 2h 10m | 2h 10m | 2h 5m |
Travel Essentials
LHR: BST · BLQ: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in London, it's 7:00 PM in Bologna.
British passport holders enter Italy visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day rolling period under Schengen rules. No fee, no advance application. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure date with at least two blank pages. UK passports are stamped on entry and exit since Brexit. ID cards are no longer accepted for UK nationals.
No supporting documents are mandatory, but border officers can ask for proof of accommodation, onward travel, and sufficient funds (EUR 280.46 for trips up to 5 days, EUR 44.93 per day for longer stays, per Italian authorities). The 90-day limit is shared across all 29 Schengen countries. ETIAS pre-travel authorization (EUR 7, valid 3 years) is expected to become mandatory in late 2026. San Marino and Vatican City are not in Schengen, but entry from Italy involves no border check.
Direct flights from London to Rome run about 2 hours 30 minutes, to Milan about 2 hours, to Naples about 2 hours 40 minutes. Budget carriers (Ryanair, easyJet, Wizz Air, Vueling) serve dozens of UK-Italy routes from regional airports. Italy uses the euro. No vaccination requirements. Italian law requires you to carry photo ID at all times. The "dichiarazione di presenza" (declaration of presence) is technically required for non-EU visitors staying outside hotels, but hotels file it automatically on check-in.
Heathrow Express runs from London Paddington to T5 and T2/T3 in 15–21 minutes (£37 single, cheaper booked online or via the Heathrow app). Elizabeth line (Crossrail) is a lower-cost alternative; Paddington to T5 in 34 minutes from £13.50 with an Oyster/contactless cap of £14.90. The Elizabeth line also serves central London stations including Bond Street, Farringdon, and Liverpool Street.London Underground Piccadilly line serves all terminals (T2/T3/T4/T5) from central London in 40–60 minutes (£6 with Oyster). Taxis (black cabs) from central London cost £55–90 depending on traffic. Coach services from Victoria Coach Station (National Express) cost from £10 booked in advance.
LHR–BLQ Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from LHR to BLQ
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) are connected by nonstop service from British Airways. With 29 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
LHR to BLQ Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LHR to BLQ is about 2 hours 10 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 723 miles (1,163 km). There are approximately 29 weekly flights outbound and 26 return, totaling 55 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Munich, Frankfurt Main and Charles de Gaulle. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Luton, Luton (LTN), London, Essex (STN) and Birmingham, West Midlands (BHX).