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

• Earliest: departs at 07:50 and lands at 10:13
• Latest: departs at 22:35 and lands at 00:58.

The flight takes about 2h 23m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Madrid to Bologna:

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Madrid to Bologna takes 2h 23m, 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.

Return flights from Madrid to Bologna range from £112 to £215, with an average of £152 over the past 12 months. Anything below £112 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 47% above the £152 route average. Book 8 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £113 return via Alghero-Fertilia (AHO), compared with £153 for direct.

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

• Iberia: 87% on time
• Ryanair: 74% on time
• Air Europa: 73% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 84% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £20–£74 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.

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

One-way fares from Madrid to Bologna are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £28, which is 67% below the typical average for this route.

Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates averaging £26 for economy cars. Top options include:

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

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

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening 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 Madrid to Bologna route, 16% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 48m.

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

• Rome Fiumicino (FCO) – 56% of one-stop connections
• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) – 19% of one-stop connections
• Alghero-Fertilia (AHO) – 6% of one-stop connections
• Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) – 6% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 21% on flights from Madrid to Bologna. Friday is the cheapest departure day at £134 return on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at £169, a difference of £35.

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

• Iberia
• Ryanair

Flying via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 23m, compared to 5h 34m via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and 6h 02m via Zurich (ZRH).

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 Madrid to Bologna flights:

• Iberia: offers free seat selection
• 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:

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