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Among airlines operating Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Bologna flights:

• Ryanair: offers free seat selection

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

2 airlines operate flights between Barcelona-El Prat Airport and Bologna. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Ryanair
• Vueling

Flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Bologna usually depart from Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) and arrive at Bologna Guglielmo Marconi (BLQ).

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
• Iberia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Vueling: a checked bag in Economy class class

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

Only Economy class is available on flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Bologna.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £71 return via Ibiza (IBZ), compared with £78 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £17–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

Connecting flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Bologna most commonly pass through:

• Rome Fiumicino (FCO) – 67% of one-stop connections
• Ibiza (IBZ) – 33% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

On the Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Bologna route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 28%. Saturday is the cheapest day at £74 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £102 – a £28 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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 Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Bologna route, 14% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 55 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Bologna flights, with 67% leaving in that window. Night departures account for 33%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Evening flights for 0%.

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.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Bologna:

• Earliest: departs at 05:55 and lands at 07:39
• Latest: departs at 23:05 and lands at 00:49.

The flight takes about 1h 44m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 44% above the route average of £79. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Bologna takes 1h 44m, covering 516 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.

One-way fares from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Bologna are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £41, which is 18% below the typical average for this route.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Rome Fiumicino (FCO) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 02m, compared to 12h 09m via Ibiza (IBZ).

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
• Rent Smart 24
• Target Italy

Return flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Bologna range from £57 to £113, with an average of £79 over the past 12 months. Anything below £57 counts as a good deal.