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Among airlines operating Bologna to Madrid flights:

• Iberia: offers free seat selection
• Ryanair: offers free seat selection

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

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

• Iberia
• Ryanair

Flights from Bologna to Madrid usually depart from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi (BLQ) and arrive at Madrid Barajas (MAD).

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

• Iberia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Ryanair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Air Europa: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy 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 Bologna to Madrid.

On this route, direct and stopover fares are close on average, with direct at £144 return and stopover options via Ibiza (IBZ) at £142.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £18–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 1000 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Iberia. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 variants.

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

• Rome Fiumicino (FCO) – 56% of one-stop connections
• Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) – 11% of one-stop connections
• Ibiza (IBZ) – 11% of one-stop connections
• London Heathrow (LHR) – 11% of one-stop connections

Rome Fiumicino (FCO) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 27% on the Bologna to Madrid route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at £118 return on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at £161, a difference of £43. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 Bologna to Madrid route, 13% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 54 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Bologna to Madrid flights, with 34% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, Evening flights for 33%, and Night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Madrid are Spain Building, Puerta del Sol, and IFEMA - Feria de Madrid. These are among the most viewed places in Madrid on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 06:50 and lands at 09:22
• Latest: departs at 21:05 and lands at 23:37.

The flight takes about 2h 32m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 57% above the route average of £144. Book 18 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Bologna to Madrid takes 2h 32m, covering 805 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 Bologna to Madrid are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £37, which is 57% below the typical average for this route.

Air Europa is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Iberia has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Bologna to Madrid flights are:

• Air Europa: 91% on time
• Iberia: 89% on time
• Ryanair: 81% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 87% of the time.

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 Ibiza (IBZ) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 8h 52m, compared to 9h 27m via London Heathrow (LHR) and 10h 57m via Rome Fiumicino (FCO).

Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £2 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Record go
• Goldcar Rental SP
• CLICK RENT
• Alamo
• Centauro

Return flights from Bologna to Madrid range from £99 to £203, with an average of £144 over the past 12 months. Anything below £99 counts as a good deal.