Madrid to Bologna (MAD–BLQ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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FR3831
FR Ryanair
73H
6:15 AM
CET T1
8:40 AM
CET
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
IB1241
IB Iberia
CRK
3:50 PM
CET T4
6:10 PM
CET
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR3830
FR Ryanair
7M8
7:00 PM
CET T1
9:30 PM
CET
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
IB1243
IB Iberia
CRK
9:20 PM
CET T4S
11:40 PM
CET
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR3814
FR Ryanair
7M8
9:40 PM
CET T1
12:05 AM+1
CET
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR3830
FR Ryanair
73H
9:05 AM
CET
11:30 AM
CET
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR3813
FR Ryanair
73H
6:40 PM
CET
9:05 PM
CET
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR3831
FR Ryanair
7M8
9:55 PM
CET
12:15 AM+1
CET
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Madrid to Bologna
2 carriers, 25 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 25 Flights/wk 805 mi 2h 20m nonstop 53 1-stop hubs

MAD–BLQ is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Iberia and Ryanair lead the route. The flight covers 805 miles in approximately 2h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 53 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MAD–BLQ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
IB Iberia 14 CRK 2h20 Oneworld
FR Ryanair 11 73H, 7M8 2h25-2h30
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 – FR
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – FR
CRK Canadair Regional Jet 1000 – IB
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: IB (14 flights/wk, 56%)
Unaffiliated: FR (11 flights/wk, 44%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MAD to BLQ direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
25
Outbound / wk
11
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MAD to BLQ.
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One-Stop Connections
53
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,670
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.

Other ways to reach Bologna from Madrid

Nearby airports with service to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport.
Metric MAD→BLQ VLC→BLQ
Distance from MAD 178 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 25 7
Flight time 2h 20m 2h 5m
Airports within 200 miles of MAD with service to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Bologna is 0 hours the same as Madrid.
MAD: CET · BLQ: CET

When it's 6:00 PM in Madrid, it's 6:00 PM in Bologna.
Distance & Flight Time
805 mi / 1,296 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 20m to 2h 30m.
Visa & Entry

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.

Getting to MAD

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

Key statistics for the Madrid to Bologna route.
Route details
Distance805 mi / 1,296 km
Flight time2h 20m to 2h 30m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights25 out / 11 return
1-stop connections53 hubs
Origin: MAD
IATA / ICAOMAD / LEMD
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Passengers/yr66.1M
Elevation1,998 ft / 609 m
Destination: BLQ
IATA / ICAOBLQ / LIPE
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Passengers/yr10.8M
Elevation123 ft / 37 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MAD to BLQ flights.
Nonstop flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport take approximately 2h 20m to 2h 30m. The route covers 805 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Ryanair and Iberia.
There are approximately 25 nonstop flights per week from MAD to BLQ. The return direction has about 11 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through VLC, MLA, WMI, KRK, EIN, BUD, OPO, WAW, FUE, PMO, SUF, STN, LTN, MUC, BCN, CPH, DUS, BEG, AMS, FRA, CDG, AGP, LIS, FCO, ZRH, BVA, CMN, BRU, OTP, LHR, DUB, ATH, TFS, LPA, TIA, MAN, SAW, SVQ, LUX, DXB, VIE, TUN, SKP, IST, WRO, CRL, RAK, IAS, CTA, BER, SOF, BRI and AMM. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from BLQ to MAD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include VLC. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from MAD to BLQ

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair and Iberia. With 25 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

MAD to BLQ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MAD to BLQ ranges from 2 hours 20 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 805 miles (1,296 km). There are approximately 25 weekly flights outbound and 11 return, totaling 36 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

53 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via VLC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Valencia (VLC).