Madrid to Bologna (MAD–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.
MAD–BLQ is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Iberia, Qatar Airways and Ryanair lead the route. The flight covers 805 miles in approximately 2h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IB Iberia Also: LA, VY | 21 | CRK | 2h15-2h20 | – | Oneworld | LA, VY |
| QR Qatar Airways | 7 | CRK | 2h20 | – | Oneworld | – |
| FR Ryanair | 6 | 73H | 1h15 | – | – | – |
| UX Air Europa | 1 | – | – | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Bologna from Madrid
| Metric | MAD→BLQ | VLC→BLQ | CDT→BLQ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MAD | – | 178 mi | 193 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 69 | 13 | 2 |
| Flight time | 2h 20m | 2h | 1h 55m |
Travel Essentials
MAD: CEST · BLQ: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Madrid, it's 6:00 PM in Bologna.
Spanish passport holders enter Italy with no formalities at all. Both countries are EU and Schengen members. There are no border checks on flights between them. A valid Spanish national ID card or passport works for identification. No visa, no registration for short visits.
If you stay in Italy longer than 3 months, you must register at the local Anagrafe (registry office) of your comune (municipality). This is a straightforward process: bring your passport or ID, proof of address, and evidence of employment, study, or funds. You receive a certificato di residenza. Italy also requires a codice fiscale (tax code) for most transactions. Get one free at any Agenzia delle Entrate office with your passport. The process takes 10 minutes.
Metro Line 8 runs from Nuevos Ministerios (central Madrid) to T1/T2/T3 in 12–15 minutes (€6, including the airport supplement). T4 requires an additional free shuttle from T2; add 10 minutes. The Cercanías commuter train (Line C-1) reaches T4 from Atocha station in 25 minutes (€2.60, no supplement).Taxis have a fixed fare of €30 from central Madrid zones. The ride is typically 20–35 minutes depending on traffic. Avenida de América bus hub serves several airport bus routes (€5).
MAD–BLQ Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MAD to BLQ
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) are connected by nonstop service from Iberia, Qatar Airways, Ryanair and Air Europa. With 69 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MAD to BLQ Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MAD to BLQ is about 2 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 805 miles (1,296 km). There are approximately 69 weekly flights outbound and 76 return, totaling 145 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat, Ibiza and Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Valencia (VLC) and Castellón de la Plana (CDT).