Flying from Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Dusseldorf International Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport is 1 hour 35 minutes.
Bologna's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Dusseldorf.
Flights from DUS to BLQ start at 06:55 — the first with Eurowings. The latest departure is at 17:40 with Eurowings. In total, you can choose from five weekly Dusseldorf International Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your DUS to BLQ flight.
You can expect longer lines during popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Eurowings has direct flights from Dusseldorf International Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Bologna — and maybe even more of Italy if time allows.
Eurowings is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
Eurowings is the most punctual carrier offering DUS to BLQ flights. A dependable 86.36% of its departures on this route arrive without delay.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Dusseldorf International Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between DUS and BLQ:
Frankfurt Airport
Zurich Airport
Vienna International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
Right now, $57 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Dusseldorf International Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $125. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book seven months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from DUS to BLQ.
Organize your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Dusseldorf International Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from DUS to BLQ.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Dusseldorf International Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport.
Handy information about Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS)
78.28% of flights leaving from Dusseldorf International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
To reach Dusseldorf International Airport from central Dusseldorf, it'll take about 15 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 6 miles from the airport to the city center.
Expect a journey time of around 40 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel near DUS? If you're catching an early flight from Dusseldorf International Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
If you're landing on a late Dusseldorf International Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near BLQ:
Grab a Guglielmo Marconi Airport rental car and explore Bologna and beyond with your own set of wheels. Surprice, U-Save and RentSmart24 are top providers you can book with here.
Booking your ride from Guglielmo Marconi Airport around two weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to central Bologna
Guglielmo Marconi Airport is roughly 6 miles from central Bologna. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
It takes around 30 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
June is the busiest month for flights from Dusseldorf International Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Bologna in January.
When reserving your flight from Dusseldorf International Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Bologna, with temperatures ranging from 61ºF to 95ºF.
January has average temperatures of between 30ºF and 52ºF. Look for cheap tickets from DUS to BLQ sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Italy
Rome is just one of the many cities in Italy waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Bologna. Around 190 miles away to the south, check out popular attractions including Colosseum, World’s smallest country Vatican City tour - City of Rome Capital, Italy (Self-Guided free walking tour) by FreeGuides.com and Trevi Fountain.
Around 130 miles north-west of Bologna, Milan is another favorite stop in Italy. No visit is complete without checking out Grande Museo del Duomo di Milano, Milan Cathedral and The Last Supper Museum.
