Which airports can I use when flying from Bologna to Cape Town?

Flights from Bologna to Cape Town usually depart from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi (BLQ) and arrive at Cape Town Intl (CPT).

Which airports do connecting flights from Bologna to Cape Town pass through?

One-stop flights from Bologna to Cape Town most commonly connect through: • Istanbul (IST) – 68% of one-stop connections • Zurich (ZRH) – 8% of one-stop connections • Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) – 6% of one-stop connections • Dubai Intl (DXB) – 6% of one-stop connections

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Bologna to Cape Town?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 58% on flights from Bologna to Cape Town. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at £593 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £1,391, a difference of £798. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

What popular places can I visit in Cape Town?

Some of the most popular sights in Cape Town are Camps Bay Beach, Newlands Cricket Ground, and Sea Point Pavilion. These are among the most viewed places in Cape Town on KAYAK.

How long is a flight from Bologna to Cape Town?

A direct flight from Bologna to Cape Town takes 00m, covering 5,440 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from Bologna to Cape Town?

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.

Have flight prices from Bologna to Cape Town changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £579 to £3,971. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Bologna to Cape Town looking right now?

One-way fares from Bologna to Cape Town are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £665, which is 28% above the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Bologna to Cape Town?

Flying via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 15h 18m, compared to 16h via London Heathrow (LHR) and 17h via Istanbul (IST).

Which car hire options are available at Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT)?

Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £2 for economy cars. Top options include: • Sixt • Europcar • Woodford • GREEN MOTION • Hertz

How much should I expect to pay for a Bologna to Cape Town flight?

Return flights from Bologna to Cape Town range from £644 to £739, with an average of £688 over the past 12 months. Anything below £644 counts as a good deal.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Bologna to Cape Town?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Sunday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Bologna to Cape Town. It’s 14% cheaper than the average day, while Saturday is the most expensive, with prices 102% higher.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Bologna to Cape Town?

Emirates (£658) and SWISS (£754) are the cheapest airlines to fly return from Bologna to Cape Town according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What is the most popular stopover airport when flying from Bologna to Cape Town?

Istanbul (IST) is the most popular stopover for the Bologna to Cape Town route. 68% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop return journeys over the past 3 months connected via IST.

What is the cheapest stopover airport when flying from Bologna to Cape Town?

Flights via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) offer the most affordable fares, with an average return price of £563. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Bologna to Cape Town, which airport offers the shortest stopover?

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) had the shortest average connection time for Bologna to Cape Town stopovers at 8h 48m over the past 3 months.

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Recent return flight deals from Bologna to Cape Town

Thu, 29 Oct - Wed, 4 Nov

13:00 - 05:45BLQ Bologna Guglielmo Marconi-CPT Cape Town Intl

15h 45m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

08:30 - 23:05CPT Cape Town Intl-BLQ Bologna Guglielmo Marconi

15h 35m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

£579Multiple Airlines

Thu, 29 Oct - Tue, 3 Nov

13:00 - 05:45BLQ Bologna Guglielmo Marconi-CPT Cape Town Intl

15h 45m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

00:30 - 17:10CPT Cape Town Intl-BLQ Bologna Guglielmo Marconi

17h 40m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Paris Charles de Gaulle

£602Multiple Airlines

Thu, 26 Nov - Mon, 30 Nov

14:30 - 18:00BLQ Bologna Guglielmo Marconi-CPT Cape Town Intl

26h 30m1 stop Dubai Intl

18:30 - 12:40CPT Cape Town Intl-BLQ Bologna Guglielmo Marconi

19h 10m1 stop Dubai Intl

£658Emirates

Thu, 26 Nov - Mon, 30 Nov

14:30 - 18:00BLQ Bologna Guglielmo Marconi-CPT Cape Town Intl

26h 30m1 stop Dubai Intl

18:30 - 12:40CPT Cape Town Intl-BLQ Bologna Guglielmo Marconi

19h 10m1 stop Dubai Intl

£660Emirates

Thu, 26 Nov - Mon, 30 Nov

14:30 - 11:35BLQ Bologna Guglielmo Marconi-CPT Cape Town Intl

20h 05m1 stop Dubai Intl

06:00 - 12:40CPT Cape Town Intl-BLQ Bologna Guglielmo Marconi

31h 40m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Dubai Intl

£724Emirates

Thu, 26 Nov - Mon, 30 Nov

14:30 - 11:35BLQ Bologna Guglielmo Marconi-CPT Cape Town Intl

20h 05m1 stop Dubai Intl

06:00 - 12:40CPT Cape Town Intl-BLQ Bologna Guglielmo Marconi

31h 40m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Dubai Intl

£725Emirates

Thu, 26 Nov - Mon, 30 Nov

14:30 - 11:35BLQ Bologna Guglielmo Marconi-CPT Cape Town Intl

20h 05m1 stop Dubai Intl

09:00 - 12:40CPT Cape Town Intl-BLQ Bologna Guglielmo Marconi

52h 40m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Dubai Intl

£726Emirates

Wed, 13 Jan - Sun, 7 Feb

15:05 - 17:30BLQ Bologna Guglielmo Marconi-CPT Cape Town Intl

25h 25m2 stops Zurich Johannesburg OR Tambo

10:40 - 14:05CPT Cape Town Intl-BLQ Bologna Guglielmo Marconi

52h 25m3 stops Windhoek Hosea Kutako Intl Frankfurt am Main Zurich

£755SWISS

Wed, 13 Jan - Sun, 7 Feb

15:05 - 17:30BLQ Bologna Guglielmo Marconi-CPT Cape Town Intl

25h 25m2 stops Zurich Johannesburg OR Tambo

10:40 - 14:05CPT Cape Town Intl-BLQ Bologna Guglielmo Marconi

52h 25m3 stops Windhoek Hosea Kutako Intl Frankfurt am Main Zurich

£756SWISS

Thu, 26 Nov - Mon, 30 Nov

15:10 - 14:10BLQ Bologna Guglielmo Marconi-CPT Cape Town Intl

22h 00m2 stops Rome Fiumicino Addis Ababa Bole

13:50 - 10:20CPT Cape Town Intl-BLQ Bologna Guglielmo Marconi

21h 30m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

£761Ethiopian Air

Recent last minute flight deals from Bologna to Cape Town

Fri, 23 Oct - Wed, 28 Oct

06:00 - 21:25BLQ Bologna Guglielmo Marconi-CPT Cape Town Intl

15h 25m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

08:30 - 23:05CPT Cape Town Intl-BLQ Bologna Guglielmo Marconi

15h 35m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

£578Multiple Airlines

Fri, 23 Oct - Wed, 28 Oct

06:00 - 21:25BLQ Bologna Guglielmo Marconi-CPT Cape Town Intl

15h 25m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

08:30 - 23:05CPT Cape Town Intl-BLQ Bologna Guglielmo Marconi

15h 35m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

£579Multiple Airlines

Fri, 23 Oct - Tue, 27 Oct

06:00 - 21:25BLQ Bologna Guglielmo Marconi-CPT Cape Town Intl

15h 25m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

00:30 - 23:05CPT Cape Town Intl-BLQ Bologna Guglielmo Marconi

23h 35m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Paris Charles de Gaulle

£601Multiple Airlines

Fri, 23 Oct - Wed, 28 Oct

06:00 - 09:45BLQ Bologna Guglielmo Marconi-CPT Cape Town Intl

27h 45m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Johannesburg OR Tambo

08:30 - 23:05CPT Cape Town Intl-BLQ Bologna Guglielmo Marconi

15h 35m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

£631Multiple Airlines

Fri, 23 Oct - Tue, 27 Oct

06:00 - 09:45BLQ Bologna Guglielmo Marconi-CPT Cape Town Intl

27h 45m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Johannesburg OR Tambo

00:30 - 17:10CPT Cape Town Intl-BLQ Bologna Guglielmo Marconi

17h 40m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Paris Charles de Gaulle

£653Multiple Airlines

Fri, 23 Oct - Tue, 27 Oct

06:00 - 09:45BLQ Bologna Guglielmo Marconi-CPT Cape Town Intl

27h 45m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Johannesburg OR Tambo

00:30 - 17:10CPT Cape Town Intl-BLQ Bologna Guglielmo Marconi

17h 40m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Paris Charles de Gaulle

£679Multiple Airlines

Fri, 23 Oct - Wed, 28 Oct

15:50 - 11:30BLQ Bologna Guglielmo Marconi-CPT Cape Town Intl

19h 40m1 stop Dubai Intl

13:40 - 12:40CPT Cape Town Intl-BLQ Bologna Guglielmo Marconi

24h 00m1 stop Dubai Intl

£706Emirates

Fri, 23 Oct - Wed, 28 Oct

15:50 - 11:30BLQ Bologna Guglielmo Marconi-CPT Cape Town Intl

19h 40m1 stop Dubai Intl

13:40 - 12:40CPT Cape Town Intl-BLQ Bologna Guglielmo Marconi

24h 00m1 stop Dubai Intl

£708Emirates

Fri, 23 Oct - Wed, 28 Oct

15:50 - 19:55BLQ Bologna Guglielmo Marconi-CPT Cape Town Intl

52h 05m2 stops Dubai Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

13:40 - 12:40CPT Cape Town Intl-BLQ Bologna Guglielmo Marconi

24h 00m1 stop Dubai Intl

£1,104Emirates

Fri, 23 Oct - Wed, 28 Oct

14:55 - 11:50BLQ Bologna Guglielmo Marconi-CPT Cape Town Intl

20h 55m1 stop Istanbul

14:00 - 13:50CPT Cape Town Intl-BLQ Bologna Guglielmo Marconi

24h 50m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Istanbul

£1,360Turkish Airlines

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What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Bologna to Cape Town?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Sunday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Bologna to Cape Town. It’s 14% cheaper than the average day, while Saturday is the most expensive, with prices 102% higher.

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How long is a flight from Bologna to Cape Town?
A direct flight from Bologna to Cape Town takes 00m, covering 5,440 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from Bologna to Cape Town?
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.
How much should I expect to pay for a Bologna to Cape Town flight?
Return flights from Bologna to Cape Town range from £644 to £739, with an average of £688 over the past 12 months. Anything below £644 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from Bologna to Cape Town changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £579 to £3,971. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Bologna to Cape Town looking right now?
One-way fares from Bologna to Cape Town are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £665, which is 28% above the typical average for this route.
Which car hire options are available at Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT)?
Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £2 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Sixt
• Europcar
• Woodford
• GREEN MOTION
• Hertz
Which airports can I use when flying from Bologna to Cape Town?
Flights from Bologna to Cape Town usually depart from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi (BLQ) and arrive at Cape Town Intl (CPT).
Which airports do connecting flights from Bologna to Cape Town pass through?
One-stop flights from Bologna to Cape Town most commonly connect through:

• Istanbul (IST) – 68% of one-stop connections
• Zurich (ZRH) – 8% of one-stop connections
• Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) – 6% of one-stop connections
• Dubai Intl (DXB) – 6% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Bologna to Cape Town?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 58% on flights from Bologna to Cape Town. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at £593 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £1,391, a difference of £798.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.
How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Bologna to Cape Town?
Flying via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 15h 18m, compared to 16h via London Heathrow (LHR) and 17h via Istanbul (IST).
What popular places can I visit in Cape Town?
Some of the most popular sights in Cape Town are Camps Bay Beach, Newlands Cricket Ground, and Sea Point Pavilion. These are among the most viewed places in Cape Town on KAYAK.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Sunday departure and avoid flying on Saturday. On this route, Sunday flights average £593, about £798 less than Saturday fares (57% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Bologna to Cape Town trip for March. Fares historically average £541 return in that month – typically £1,169 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Cape Town Intl Airport.

• Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport
• Road Lodge Cape Town International Airport

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