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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Athens to Bologna:

• Earliest: departs at 07:40 and lands at 09:58
• Latest: departs at 23:25 and lands at 01:43.

The flight takes about 2h 18m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Athens to Bologna.

A direct flight from Athens to Bologna takes 2h 18m, covering 798 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Athens to Bologna range from £101 to £176, with an average of £134 over the past 12 months. Anything below £101 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 64% above the £134 route average. Book 8 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average £133 return, compared with £147 via a stopover through Tirana Rinas (TIA).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £19–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Aegean Airlines and Volotea. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Athens to Bologna flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Athens to Bologna are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £27, which is 74% below the typical average for this route.

Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £1 for economy cars. Top options include:

• SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
• Felirent
• Italy Car Rent
• ADDCAR RENTAL
• Target Italy

Flights from Athens to Bologna usually depart from Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) and arrive at Bologna Guglielmo Marconi (BLQ).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Athens to Bologna route, 29% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 57m.

One-stop flights from Athens to Bologna most commonly connect through:

• Rome Fiumicino (FCO) – 53% of one-stop connections
• Tirana Rinas (TIA) – 35% of one-stop connections
• Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) – 12% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 20% on flights from Athens to Bologna. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at £121 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £151, a difference of £30.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Athens and Bologna. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Ryanair
• Aegean Airlines

Flying via Rome Fiumicino (FCO) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 29m, compared to 7h 48m via Tirana Rinas (TIA) and 8h 20m via Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG).

Bologna is 1 hour behind Athens (Central European Time vs Eastern European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Bologna are Teatro Duse, Piazza Maggiore, and Foire de Bologne. These are among the most viewed places in Bologna on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Athens to Bologna flights:

• Ryanair: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Ryanair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Aegean Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Volotea: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.