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Bologna airport

How to get to Guglielmo Marconi Bologna airport

Bologna airport can be found North of Bologna, well connected to the main highways and accessible with different public transportation services. It is situated 10 km away from the Bologna city centre, 65 km from Reggio Emilia, 95 km from Parma, 116 km from Padova, 140 km from Verona and 150 km from Venice.

Do you want to reach Bologna airport in time? If you are leaving for a domestic flight, it is best to arrive at the airport at least one hour before your departure. For international flights it is advisable to arrive at least two hours prior to departure, so to complete all the boarding procedures. Watch out for flights to the United States, Canada and Latin America! Most airlines that leave for these destinations require you to arrive at the airport at least 3 hours before the flight’s departure.

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Guglielmo Marconi Bologna airport

There are approximately 70 000 flights every year at the Bologna airport, which transport more than 8 million passengers. Being one of the main airports in the area, it offers plenty of connections to other Italian cities, European capitals and international destinations. This includes regular, year-around options, as well as seasonal opportunities for more exotic destinations. The most unique places you can reach from Bologna airport are the in-season destinations of Ural Airlines: Rostov-on-Don, Samara and Ekaterinburg. On the other hand, for those who like well-walked paths, they can visit all the main capitals and famous cities in Europe, not to mention all the main cities of Southern Italy.

At the ground floor of the airport you can find the check-in and luggage area, the tourist information desk, a pharmacy, ticket vendors and the majority of bars and restaurant, accessible after check-in and security control. On the first floor, one can enjoy even more restaurants and duty free area shops, as well as the Marconi Business VIP lounge for those who want to take advantage of the opportunity to connect work and pleasure while waiting for their flight.

Sadly, the airport does not offer a unlimited Wi-Fi connection for the passengers, except for the conference area and VIP lounge, which means you will be on the hunt for free Wi-Fi, offered by the airport‘s bars, restaurants and shops.

Another small curiosity: the airport’s official webpage is available in Italian and English, with the Chinese option as well, making it accessible to those who speak the most spoken language in the world.

GoOpti transfers to the airport

GoOpti offers you the possibility to have the convenience and speed as if you were traveling by private car, but without the stress of driving. Concerns about possible road works, traffic jams, or accidents are handled by the GoOpti operations team, who follows your journey and advises the driver on the best available route. What you need to do is just relax and enjoy the ride. The GoOpti transfer service allows you to travel at reduced costs with high safety standards.

The GoOpti online platform allows you to book your low cost transfer, whether shared or private, with professional drivers, connecting all major airports in northern Italy with 21 Italian cities (Trieste, Udine, Padua, Rovigo, Treviso, Venice, Verona, Vicenza, Brescia, Bergamo, Mantua, Milan, Bologna, Ferrara, Modena, Parma, Piacenza, Ravenna, Reggio Emilia, Rimini and Pesaro).

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Pick-up location

Exit the airport Terminal (near Lamborghini cars) - The GoOpti waiting area is on the left, where the seating area is. The GoOpti driver will come looking for you.

GoOpti drop-off

GoOpti vehicle stops at the bus stop on the ground floor in front of the Terminal entrance.