Bologna / Borgo Panigale Airport
Aeroporto di Bologna-Guglielmo Marconi (BLQ) - is one of minor international airports of Italy, territorially situated in the region Emilia-Romagna. Airport is at a distance of 10 km away from the city Bologna which is a capital of the mentioned region. Airport is named in honor of Guglielmo Marconi- an Italian electrical engineer, the inventor if radio. Airport can handle all types of large aircrafts and had capacity to accommodate up to 8.2 million passengers in 2017.
Facilities and infrastructure of the Bologna / Borgo Panigale Airport
The Bologna airport represents 1 runway with asphalt surface and one expanded 2-storeyed terminal with terminal entrances, new baggage handling system, 24 departure gates for boarding. Banks ATMs is on the ground floor before the security checkpoints. On the first floor there is an exclusive Marconi Business Lounge- perfect place of you need some space to work or to have a meeting with entry fee of €29.
Services for people with reduced mobility: Bologna Airport is well equipped with elevators, special toilets and parking places, as well as offers wheelchair accessibility for the passengers with reduced mobility. Passengers with special needs must inform Air Company or tour agent of the nature of disability, the degree of assistance required and their specific needs during the flight as well as the international code according to the international classification 48 hours before the flight at the time of booking or upon purchasing their tickets. The passenger should arrive 2 hours prior to the scheduled departure time and present him/herself at the check-in desk.
Free Wifi: Take this advantage and connect to the free WIFI at the Bologna Airport 24/7 and stay always up to date with the latest news. All you need is just chose Wi-Fi portal, launch your browser and get atomically unlimited WI-FI connection either smartphone or PC/Tablet.
Parking: Here are the following cap parks at the Bologna Airport for your observation: at 1 minute walk distance Park P1 with 60% covered space and P2 is whole covered, 3 minutes away from terminal building is P3 with 30% covered car parks.
Left-baggage service is available in case you want to spend the whole day outside the Airport, without worrying about the safety of your belongings (starts from 6 €). The office is open 24/7 as well as is situated on the first floor inside the Staff Gate.
Lost/ damaged luggage: Kindly be informed that all lost objects will be collected to temporary storage on the first floor of the main terminal (5h-20h) and please note, that almost twice in month the found items are going to be transferred to Bologna city Lost property Office (visit their official website for details). For damaged or lost luggage, you will need to approach to the lost & found office which is located on the ground floor to report. For items which were left in the plane, contact oggetti@ghbologna.it .
Bologna Airport building is equipped with maximum consideration for the needs of travelers. On the ground floor you can go to Vecchia Malga Pizzeria for pizzas, Tentazioni and Puro Gusto –for Snacks, Vecchia Bologna Osteria and on the first floor to: La Vecchia Bologna, La Ghiotta, Sky Lounge and to other various restaurants so do not hesitate to come and enjoy delicious food in an aeronautical atmosphere. For shopping lovers airport disposes so many boutiques, shops “Made in Italy” or Victoria's Secret, Furla, Ferrari Store, Yamamay or others. Therefore, if you are faced to free time before your flight or boarding, purchase your favorite products at DUTY FREE stores.
Private transfer services to and from Bologna / Borgo Panigale Airport
There is too much to discover in Bologna. Take a drive to the restaurants in the city center and enjoy delicious pasta Bolognese and other meal at one of the many restaurants and cafes overlooking the historic town. With our chauffeur service, you can easily enjoy the city without having to worry about traffic and traffic jams, even if you are on your way to discover the manufacture of pasta and sausages. Your first step should be booking your airport transfer in advance, in order not to overpay to the uncommon taxis and enjoy “meet and greet” service. On the way to your destination, you can already have a small tour and see Piazza Maggiore and Piazza del Nettuno, San Petronio (Basilica of St. Petronius) or Oratory of Battuti. With a Bologna Airport shuttle services, you can get to the city center and see the best sights, cultural attractions and go for shopping. Private transfer is the best and easiest way to begin your vacation smoothly and to ensure a service that will match your expectations and needs! Definitely, our drivers are polite, very experienced and talk only about the most essential things about your trip. If you book a convenient airport private transfer service for your next trip to Bologna, you will sit back and enjoy right from the beginning. The stressful arrival or departure is up to your driver.
Shared transfers to and from Bologna / Borgo Panigale Airport
Here, in Italy, at the beginning of your vacation, car sharing might be an interesting alternative for transportation. Moreover nothing is as good for team spirit as a shared experience. The principle of car sharing is simple: You book a car of your choice by phone or on the Internet, pick it up at a pitch of the provider, drives as long as and as you want and returns it to a parking space in the vicinity. The billing is usually based on the kilometer traveled. Platform apps are a useful way to get to your destination at a reduced cost comparing to the other options, so go ahead and reserve your private shared transfer to and from Bologna Airport.
Airport taxis to and from Bologna / Borgo Panigale Airport
2 special services are the certified Bologna airport’s taxis, which are waiting for you at the designated taxi ranks of the arrival and departure floors. Passengers can choose the type of vehicle and also choose to drive in a smoker or non-smoker vehicle. In the case when you need just relax and do not spend your precious time while organizing all necessary routes, be encouraged to book a private transfer in advance.
Shuttle Bus to and from Bologna / Borgo Panigale Airport
By using one of the following services: Aerobus BLQ, Shuttle-CRAB, Bus & Fly or Aerbus you can easily reach the city center as well as thanks to direct bus ride - Florence, Rimini or other cities. Schedules run perfectly to coincide with the arrivals of flights. However, the easiest way might be taxi services or private transfers, be encouraged to book a private or shared transfer in advance in order to avoid using public transport, as you are quickly overwhelmed in a new city and people probably speak another language, so just enjoy “meet and greet” service with affordable airport shuttle service from Bologna airport.
Train to and from Bologna / Borgo Panigale Airport
Only at 6 km distance you can easily reach Bologna Centrale railway station, from where you can travel to the main directions within Italy, while using the high-speed railway services. For more details, visit Italo treno and Trenitalia websites. You can purchase your tickets at ticket offices in the station and others Trenitalia resellers. Soon there will be a shuttle bus service which will run between the station and the airport.
Bologna / Borgo Panigale Airport Car Rental
For those who want to reach the Bologna city and do a little exploring for themselves, renting a car directly at the airport is the best option. So if you prefer to travel alone in Bologna, you can book a car online in advance on a schedule that suits you at car hire offices like Europcar, Hertz, Avis-Budjet and many others. Here you can order your dream car and you will also get your car key - the collection and return of the vehicles is located in the car rental center.
Bologna / Borgo Panigale Airport Contact Information
Official IATA code: BLQ
Address: Via del Triumvirato, 84, 40132 Bologna BO, Italy
Contact number:
• Phone: +39 (0)51 647 9615
Official Website: https://www.bologna-airport.it/
The handling agents at Bologna / Borgo Panigale Airport are:
• Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Air Arabia Maroc, Air Cairo, Air Dolomiti, Air France, Air Italy, Air Moldova, Alitalia, American Airlines, Arkia, Austrian Airlines, Blu-express, Blue Air, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Czech Airlines, Eurowings, EasyJet, Qatar Airways, Iberia, KLM, Lufthansa, Scandinavian Airlines, TAP Air Portugal, TUI fly Belgium, Vueling and many others.
Nearest airports:
• Forli Airport (73 km)
• Ravenna Airport (77 km)
• Florence Airport (81 km)
• Parma Airport (85 km)
• Lucca Airport (97 km)