Flying from Heraklion Airport (HER) to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Heraklion Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 30 minutes.
The timezone in Bologna is UTC+1, which is one hour behind Heraklion.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your HER to BLQ flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Ryanair has direct flights from Heraklion Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Bologna — and maybe even more of Italy if you have time.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Ryanair.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Heraklion Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between HER and BLQ:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Tirana International Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Heraklion Airport (HER) to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Heraklion Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport flight is ₹ 2,421. A round-trip ticket is currently ₹ 4,842. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To secure cheap tickets from HER to BLQ, reserve your journey six months ahead of your planned departure.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Heraklion Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across each month.
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Handy information about Heraklion Airport (HER)
Heraklion Airport has an excellent on-time record, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from HER land on schedule 80.18% of the time.
To reach Heraklion Airport from central Heraklion, it'll take about 10 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 3 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of about 15 minutes on public transport.
Get your break off to a relaxed start by staying near HER. Whether you have an early flight from Heraklion Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Heraklion Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near BLQ instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Guglielmo Marconi Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Surprice, U-Save or RentSmart24 and explore beyond Bologna's main sights.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Guglielmo Marconi Airport around two weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to central Bologna
Guglielmo Marconi Airport to central Bologna has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 10 kilometres away.
It'll take around 30 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Heraklion Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport. June is the busiest month to visit Bologna. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in January.
Before locking in your flight from Heraklion Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Bologna, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC to 35ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from HER to BLQ in January. Temperatures average between -1ºC and 11ºC then.
Explore more of Italy
Bologna has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Italy just waiting to be discovered. Around 306 kilometres south of Bologna, a trip to Rome will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Colosseum, World’s smallest country Vatican City tour - City of Rome Capital, Italy (Self-Guided free walking tour) by FreeGuides.com and Trevi Fountain.
Milan is another standout destination in Italy and is around 209 kilometres north-west of Bologna. No journey is complete without visiting Grande Museo del Duomo di Milano, Milan Cathedral and The Last Supper Museum.