# BLQ — Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport > Machine-readable reference for BLQ. Single-airport scope. Re-fetch when content_generated_at changes. Canonical: https://airport.flights/airport/blq HTML page: https://airport.flights/airport/blq Markdown alt: https://airport.flights/airport/blq.md JSON: https://airport.flights/api/airport/BLQ.json (includes live arrivals + weather) Sitemap: https://airport.flights/sitemap-airports.xml Last refreshed: 2026-06-11T12:08:33.081+00:00 --- ## Identity - Name: Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport - IATA: BLQ - ICAO: LIPE - City: Bologna - Country: IT (IT) - Timezone: Europe/Rome - Distance from city: 6 km (3.7 mi) northwest of Bologna city centre - Runways: 1 - Terminals: 1 - Annual passengers: 10.5M - Hub for: Ryanair - Official website: https://www.bologna-airport.it/ ## Overview Welcome Welcome to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ), where an unmistakable flavor of Bologna’s celebrated food scene extends beyond the city. While small in size, this airport captures the essence of the region through standout eateries like Pasticceria Gamberini and Dispensa Emilia found within, making pre-flight dining more of a treat than a mere necessity. However, alongside the culinary delights, Bologna Airport offers a quintessentially Italian experience with its mix of great food and the operational chaos of the Marconi Express monorail link and congested Ryanair gates. At a glance This compact hub handles approximately 10.5 million passengers annually. With just one terminal (T1), it operates as a base for budget carriers Ryanair and Wizz Air. Positioned 6 km northwest of Bologna’s city center, it offers a short commute to and from the airport via the 7-minute Marconi Express monorail, which, while efficient when functional, is often criticized for being overpriced at €11. Terminals & layout The singular Terminal 1 houses all flights, efficiently catering to national and international passengers alike. During peak times, especially for Ryanair and Wizz Air departures… ## Terminals (1) - **Passenger Terminal** — airlines: Ryanair, Wizz Air, Alitalia, Lufthansa, British Airways, Air France, KLM, Turkish Airlines URL: https://airport.flights/airport/blq/terminals/t1 ## Dining (20) - **Autogrill** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/blq/restaurants/autogrill - **Bar Aeroporto** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/blq/restaurants/bar-aeroporto - **Briciole Bar** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/blq/restaurants/briciole-bar - **Burger King** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/blq/restaurants/burger-king - **Caffetteria Lavazza** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/blq/restaurants/caffetteria-lavazza - **Ciao Ristorante** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/blq/restaurants/ciao-ristorante - **Dispensa Emilia** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/blq/restaurants/dispensa-emilia - **Gelateria** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/blq/restaurants/gelateria - **McCafe** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/blq/restaurants/mccafe - **McDonald's** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/blq/restaurants/mcdonald-s - **MyChef Bistrot** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/blq/restaurants/mychef-bistrot - **Pasticceria Gamberini** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/blq/restaurants/pasticceria-gamberini - **Piadineria** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/blq/restaurants/piadineria - **Pizza Chef** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/blq/restaurants/pizza-chef - **Puro Gusto** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/blq/restaurants/puro-gusto - **Ristorante Vecchia Bologna** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/blq/restaurants/ristorante-vecchia-bologna - **Roadhouse Grill** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/blq/restaurants/roadhouse-grill - **RossoSapore** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/blq/restaurants/rossosapore - **Snack Bar Gate Area** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/blq/restaurants/snack-bar-gate-area - **Wine Bar** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/blq/restaurants/wine-bar ## Lounges (8) - **Dolce Vita Lounge** — access: Terminal, departures airside URL: https://airport.flights/airport/blq/lounges/dolce-vita-lounge - **Elite Club Lounge** — access: Terminal, departures airside URL: https://airport.flights/airport/blq/lounges/elite-club-lounge - **Independent Business Lounge** — T1 · access: Terminal, non-Schengen area URL: https://airport.flights/airport/blq/lounges/independent-business-lounge - **ITA Airways Lounge** — access: Terminal, Schengen area URL: https://airport.flights/airport/blq/lounges/ita-airways-lounge - **Marconi Business Lounge** — T1 · access: Terminal, departures airside · day pass: €40 · 05:00-21:00 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/blq/lounges/marconi-business-lounge - **Priority Pass Lounge** — T1 · access: Terminal, departures airside · day pass: €40 · 05:00-21:00 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/blq/lounges/priority-pass-lounge - **Ryanair Reserved Area** — access: Terminal, Schengen area URL: https://airport.flights/airport/blq/lounges/ryanair-reserved-area - **VIP Lounge** — T1 · access: Terminal, departures airside URL: https://airport.flights/airport/blq/lounges/vip-lounge ## Shops (18) - **Aelia Duty Free** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/blq/shops/aelia-duty-free - **Bologna Store** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/blq/shops/bologna-store - **Desigual** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/blq/shops/desigual - **Electronics Store** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/blq/shops/electronics-store - **Feltrinelli** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/blq/shops/feltrinelli - **Guess** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/blq/shops/guess - **Illy Shop** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/blq/shops/illy-shop - **K-Way** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/blq/shops/k-way - **L'Occitane** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/blq/shops/l-occitane - **Max Mara** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/blq/shops/max-mara - **Pharmacy** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/blq/shops/pharmacy - **Relay** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/blq/shops/relay - **Souvenir Shop** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/blq/shops/souvenir-shop - **Sunglass Hut** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/blq/shops/sunglass-hut - **Supermarket Corner** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/blq/shops/supermarket-corner - **Swarovski** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/blq/shops/swarovski - **Timberland** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/blq/shops/timberland - **Travel Essentials Kiosk** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/blq/shops/travel-essentials-kiosk ## Parking (10) - **Car Valet** — Valet service · €30/day URL: https://airport.flights/airport/blq/parking/car-valet - **EV Charging Area** — Electric vehicle charging URL: https://airport.flights/airport/blq/parking/ev-charging-area - **Kiss and Fly** — Drop-off zone URL: https://airport.flights/airport/blq/parking/kiss-and-fly - **Motorbike Parking** — Motorcycle area URL: https://airport.flights/airport/blq/parking/motorbike-parking - **P1 Express** — Short-stay URL: https://airport.flights/airport/blq/parking/p1-express - **P2 Covered** — Long-stay covered URL: https://airport.flights/airport/blq/parking/p2-covered - **P3 Holiday** — Long-stay economy URL: https://airport.flights/airport/blq/parking/p3-holiday - **P4 Business** — Business parking URL: https://airport.flights/airport/blq/parking/p4-business - **P5 Low Cost** — Economy parking URL: https://airport.flights/airport/blq/parking/p5-low-cost - **Telepass Parking** — Automated access URL: https://airport.flights/airport/blq/parking/telepass-parking ## Ground transport (10) - **App-based Ride Hailing** — Rideshare URL: https://airport.flights/airport/blq/transport/app-based-ride-hailing - **Bike Sharing** — Shared bike URL: https://airport.flights/airport/blq/transport/bike-sharing - **Car Hire** — Rental car URL: https://airport.flights/airport/blq/transport/car-hire - **Hotel Shuttle** — Private minibus URL: https://airport.flights/airport/blq/transport/hotel-shuttle - **Marconi Express** — Driverless monorail · 7 min URL: https://airport.flights/airport/blq/transport/marconi-express - **Nolo Bus** — Airport shuttle bus URL: https://airport.flights/airport/blq/transport/nolo-bus - **Private Transfer** — Pre-booked car service URL: https://airport.flights/airport/blq/transport/private-transfer - **Regional Coach Services** — Intercity coach URL: https://airport.flights/airport/blq/transport/regional-coach-services - **TAXI BOLOGNA** — Taxi URL: https://airport.flights/airport/blq/transport/taxi-bologna - **Tper 944** — Urban bus URL: https://airport.flights/airport/blq/transport/tper-944 ## Insider tips - _Insider_: For authentic Bolognese pastries and coffee, bypass the chains for Pasticceria Gamberini in the departures section—worth the slightly higher price. - _Time_: Arrive two hours early for low-cost flights before 08:30 to avoid morning security spikes. - _Quiet_: Landside mezzanine upstairs offers quieter workspaces with strong Wi-Fi and minimal announcements. - _Money_: Pre-book parking to save on rates and guarantee a spot during busy weekends. - _Avoid_: Schengen gate area can be crowded with limited seating; try the upstairs food court. - _Local_: Don’t leave without trying tortellini or crescentine with Lambrusco at Dispensa Emilia before your flight. --- ## Live data Live arrivals, departures, and weather are not in this static reference. Fetch: - https://airport.flights/api/airport/BLQ.json — JSON with current live boards + weather (12h cache) - https://airport.flights/airport/blq/arrivals — HTML page with live arrivals - https://airport.flights/airport/blq/departures — HTML page with live departures