Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport - BLQ Italy
The Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, code BLQ, is a public international airport located in Bologna, Italy. Operated by Aeroporto di Bologna S.p.A., the airport got its name from Guglielmo Marconi, the Italian inventor known for his innovative work in radio transmission and who developed Marconi’s Law. The Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport hosts several commercial airlines, including Lufthansa, Iberia Regional, Georgian Airways, Scandinavian Airlines, British Airways, and Blue Air. From 2000 up to 2018, the yearly number of passengers accommodated by the airport rose steadily from 3.5 million to 8.5 million, making it one of the top 10 busiest Italian airports.
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The Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport has one terminal and one asphalt runway that extend to over 9.000 feet. It is a few kilometers away from the Bologna Centrale railway station, and as an additional transport option, it provides a regular bus service. Still in construction, the upcoming Marconi Express monorail is expected to make transport to and from the Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport even quicker and much more convenient. Cities near the airport include Fossolo, Borgo Panigale, Lavino Di Mezzo, Volta Casaralta, and Via Indipendenza.
What to Do & Area Attractions
The Hotel Bologna Airport is 4.3 miles from Bologna proper and is accessible via Borgo Panigale. The Suite Hotel Elite is even nearer to the Guglielmo Marconi Airport, at only an 8-minute drive away, and is a four-star hotel conveniently located near the Bologna Central railway. The Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport is the main airport serving Bologna. Alternative Italian airports include Parma Airport and Verona International Airport.
