Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport

Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport is about 6 km northwest of Bologna's historic center and about 5 km from Bologna Centrale railway station. A taxi to the center usually takes 15 to 20 minutes, and the Marconi Express monorail reaches Bologna Centrale in about 7 minutes, so it is one of the closest major airports to its city in Italy.

Yes. The airport lies within the municipality of Bologna, in the Borgo Panigale area on the northwest edge of the city. It sits close to the A14 motorway and the city ring road, and the Marconi Express monorail connects it directly with the main railway station.

Bologna airport has one passenger terminal. Check-in is on the ground floor and departures with security are on the first floor. Schengen flights use Area A and non-Schengen flights use Area B, where passport control takes place. All gates are bus gates, so passengers are taken to and from the aircraft by bus.

Ryanair has the largest network at Bologna, followed by Wizz Air for Eastern Europe. Full-service airlines include ITA Airways, Lufthansa, Air France, KLM, British Airways, Iberia, Swiss, Austrian, Turkish Airlines and Emirates. Neos flies holiday routes to Egypt, the Canary Islands and Greece. All airlines use the single terminal.

Use the official taxi rank outside the arrivals exit, where licensed white taxis from Bologna's taxi cooperatives wait for passengers. The trip to the city center takes about 15 to 20 minutes depending on traffic. Avoid anyone offering rides inside the terminal and take only cars from the marked rank.

Take the Marconi Express monorail, which runs from the airport to Bologna Centrale in about 7 minutes with one stop at Lazzaretto. It runs daily from 5:40 to midnight, every 7 to 15 minutes. From Bologna Centrale you can catch high-speed trains to Florence, Milan, Rome and Venice.

Yes. TPER city bus 944 serves the airport and runs through the western districts of Bologna, with its last late-night trips continuing to Bologna Centrale. Bus 54 links the airport with Borgo Panigale. The former Aerobus shuttle was withdrawn in 2020 when the Marconi Express monorail opened.

Uber in Italy mainly works with licensed taxis and private hire drivers rather than private cars, so availability in Bologna is limited. Most arriving passengers use the official taxi rank, the Marconi Express monorail or a pre-booked driver. Check the app on arrival to see what is offered at the time.

Travelers on flights from outside the Schengen area pass passport control in Area B. Non-EU travelers are registered in the EU Entry/Exit System (EES), fully operational since 10 April 2026; the planned ETIAS travel authorization is not yet in operation. Passengers from other Schengen countries arrive without passport checks.

The quickest option is the Marconi Express to Bologna Centrale and a high-speed train from there to Florence Santa Maria Novella. There is also a direct daily coach from the airport to Florence. Driving takes you south on the A1 motorway across the Apennines, and private transfers are another option for door-to-door travel.

Yes. Direct coaches run daily from the airport to Modena, Ferrara, Ravenna, Rimini and Cervia, and the Marconi Express connects with regional trains at Bologna Centrale for the same towns. Taxis and pre-booked drivers can also take you directly to hotels across Emilia-Romagna.

Bologna is on Central European Time, UTC+1, and moves to UTC+2 for daylight saving time from late March to late October. Italy uses the euro, and you will find ATMs and currency exchange in the terminal. Summers in Bologna are hot and humid, while winters are cold and often foggy.

Bologna airport is operated by Aeroporto di Bologna S.p.A. It handled about 11.1 million passengers in 2025, up 3.4 percent on 2024 and the first time it passed 11 million. International passengers made up about 8.4 million of the total, and the busiest routes were Catania, Tirana and Barcelona.

We provide private transportation from any airport to any hotel at the best price, and we are licensed with complete insurance liability.

Airport Transportation provides private transportation only, in vans, luxury SUVs, or semi-buses.

Prices on our website are per vehicle, not per person, based on a range of passengers.

Regular vans carry up to 9 passengers, semi-buses up to 16, and luxury SUVs up to 6 passengers.

Walk all the way out of the airport. You'll see representatives holding boards. Look for the Airport Transportation logo or your name.

Commonly Toyota Hiace, Volkswagen Transporter, Mercedes Sprinter, Volkswagen Crafter, Chevrolet Tahoe, and Chevrolet Suburban.

Yes. We carry insurance with complete liability for all passengers while using our services.

Baby seats are provided with prior notice, subject to availability, one seat maximum per vehicle.

You can book any time in advance; we suggest one week to one day ahead. Same-day reservations are available.

PayPal is our main payment method; a cash option is also available when booking through our website. Credit cards are accepted through PayPal.

Yes. For your comfort all our units have air conditioning.

During booking we ask for your airline and flight number so we can track delays and wait for you.

Yes, you can add an extra stop to your service during the booking process.

No. Prices are set per passenger range or per vehicle, not per age.

Yes. Cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before your pick-up and you are refunded in full. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before service are not refundable.

Yes. While their English may not be native-level, drivers have the skills to communicate with passengers.

Tips are not mandatory but are highly recommended; drivers earn them through service quality.

All prices are in USD. Via PayPal you can pay in almost any currency; cash payments accept USD only.

We can transport domestic pets kept in cages that fit in a normal vehicle.

Yes. There is plenty of room for one suitcase and one carry-on per person.

Every private transfer includes a professional, licensed driver; an insured, well-maintained vehicle; real-time flight monitoring; meet-and-greet service at arrivals; and door-to-door service with no hidden fees added after booking. Your fixed price covers the full route to your destination.