Florence, Italy — Airports
Bologna Airport
- Airport Code
- BLQ
- Full Airport Name
- Bologna G Marconi Airport
- Location
- The airport is located four miles (6km) north-east of Bologna city center. The drive takes 20 minutes.
- Time Zone
- GMT +1 (GMT +2 between the last Sunday in March and the Saturday before the last Sunday in September).
- Phone Number
- Information desk: +39 051 647 9617 or +39 051 9680/3.
- Terminal Transfer
- There is only one terminal. Departures is on the upper level, while the lower level is for arrivals.
- Ground Transport
- The Aerobus service (fare EUR4.50) connects to Bologna's central railway station, which is a few miles from the airport. From the station local buses, trains and taxis are available. There are also bus connections available from the airport to Modena and Siena. Taxis are also available at the airport for transport to the city center, a minimum of EUR10 is charged on all trips from the airport.
- Car Rental
- Car hire companies include Avis, Europcar, Sixt, Autovia, Hertz and Thrifty.
- Airport Taxis
- Taxis are available outside arrivals. A minimum rate of EUR10 applies to any taxis hailed at the airport. Taxis generally charge between EUR1.00 and EUR1.40 per kilometer on top of the flag fare of EUR3.00. It generally costs about EUR15.00 to get from the airport to Bologna by taxi with a surcharge added after 10.00pm, the trip takes 20 minutes.
- Airport Facilities
- Facilities at the airport include bars, restaurants and shops (including duty-free), left-luggage facilities, Internet access and VIP lounges. There are also banks, ATMs and bureau de change. Disabled facilities are good and wheelchairs can be arranged through the airlines.
- Car Parking
- Short- and long-term parking is available.
- Departure Tax
- None.
- Website
- www.bologna-airport.it
