Zurich to Bologna (ZRH–BLQ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AZ ITA
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8:50 AM
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LX1670
LX Swiss
223
1:05 PM
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AZ7183
AZ ITA
223
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AZ7182
AZ ITA
223
10:45 AM
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LX1673
LX Swiss
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Zurich to Bologna
2 carriers, 17 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 17 Flights/wk 241 mi 1h 5m nonstop 46 1-stop hubs

ZRH–BLQ is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. ITA Airways and Swiss lead the route. The flight covers 241 miles in approximately 1h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 46 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ZRH–BLQ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AZ ITA Airways 12 223 1h05 – SkyTeam –
LX Swiss 5 223 1h05 – Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
223 Airbus A220-300 – AZ, LX
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: AZ (12 flights/wk, 71%)
Star Alliance: LX (5 flights/wk, 29%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ZRH to BLQ direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
17
Outbound / wk
16
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ZRH to BLQ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
46
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
BDS ~6h 34m MLA ~7h 40m RAK ~8h 50m SUF ~11h 0m TIA ~11h 52m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,122
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
0h
Bologna is 0 hours the same as Zurich.
ZRH: CET · BLQ: CET

When it's 6:00 PM in Zurich, it's 6:00 PM in Bologna.
Distance & Flight Time
241 mi / 388 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 5m.
Visa & Entry

Switzerland and Italy are both Schengen members. Swiss citizens have full freedom of movement and can live, work, and travel in Italy without a visa or time limit. A valid passport or national ID card is sufficient for entry.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to ZRH

Direct SBB (Swiss Federal Railways) trains run from Zurich HB (main station) to the airport station in 10 minutes, departing every 10–15 minutes for CHF 6.80 with a standard zone 1–2 ticket. From other Swiss cities, intercity trains call at Zurich Airport station directly; Basel (65 min), Bern (90 min), Geneva (2h45) all have direct connections. The airport station is integrated beneath the terminal.Taxis from Zurich city centre cost CHF 55–75 and take 15–25 minutes via the A1 motorway. Driving is practical; the terminal has a large multi-storey car park (P1/P2/P3) with short- and long-term rates. Rental cars are on-site.

Facts

ZRH–BLQ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Zurich to Bologna route.
Route details
Distance241 mi / 388 km
Flight time1h 5m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights17 out / 16 return
1-stop connections46 hubs
Origin: ZRH
Full nameZürich Airport
IATA / ICAOZRH / LSZH
TimezoneEurope/Zurich
Passengers/yr31.2M
Elevation1,417 ft / 432 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 ZRH to BLQ flights.
Nonstop flights from Zürich Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport take approximately 1h 5m. The route covers 241 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: ITA Airways and Swiss.
There are approximately 17 nonstop flights per week from ZRH to BLQ. The return direction has about 16 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BDS, MLA, RAK, SUF, TIA, VIE, TFS, LUX, BUD, CGN, VLC, CTA, AMS, BCN, AGP, SVQ, MUC, DUS, FCO, MAD, CDG, FRA, BER, OTP, SAW, FUE, BRU, LHR, KRK, WAW, ATH, PMO, CPH, SOF, BEG, IST, LTN, WRO, DXB, MAN, LIS, DUB, OPO, CMN, SKP and AMM. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from BLQ to ZRH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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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 ZRH to BLQ

Zürich Airport (ZRH) and Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) are connected by nonstop service from ITA Airways and Swiss. With 17 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

ZRH to BLQ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ZRH to BLQ ranges from 1 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 241 miles (388 km). There are approximately 17 weekly flights outbound and 16 return, totaling 33 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

46 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via BDS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.