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Among airlines operating Madrid to Bologna flights:

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

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

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

• Iberia
• Ryanair

Flights from Madrid to Bologna usually depart from Madrid Barajas (MAD) 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
• 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 Madrid to Bologna.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £113 return via Alghero-Fertilia (AHO), compared with £145 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £15–£74 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 Air Europa. Other aircraft seen on the route include Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 1000 variants.

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

• Rome Fiumicino (FCO) – 45% of one-stop connections
• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) – 15% of one-stop connections
• Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) – 10% of one-stop connections
• Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) – 10% 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 17% on the Madrid to Bologna route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at £135 return on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at £162, a difference of £28. 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 Madrid to Bologna route, 17% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 49 minutes.

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%.

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 Madrid to Bologna:

• Earliest: departs at 06:20 and lands at 08:42
• Latest: departs at 22:10 and lands at 00:32.

The flight takes about 2h 22m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 52% above the route average of £144. Book 8 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Madrid to Bologna takes 2h 22m, 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 Madrid to Bologna are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £55, which is 36% below the typical average for this route.

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

• Iberia: 86% on time
• Air Europa: 73% on time
• Ryanair: 72% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 83% 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 Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 23m, compared to 5h 24m via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and 6h 02m via Zurich (ZRH).

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 Madrid to Bologna range from £107 to £204, with an average of £144 over the past 12 months. Anything below £107 counts as a good deal.