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Bologna-G Marconi International Airport (BLQ)
Tel: (051) 647 9615. Fax: (051) 647 9719.
Website: www.bologna-airport.it

Bologna airport is located six kilometres (four miles) northwest of the city centre. There are two passenger terminals: all arrivals come in to terminal A. European and domestic departures use Terminal A, while international departures use terminal B. The airport was recently upgraded, increasing Bologna's capacity to almost two million passengers per year.

Major airlines: Italy's national airline Alitalia (tel: (06) 65643 for international flights) connects Bologna to all the major Italian cities, including the intercontinental airports of Milan and Rome. Air France, British Airways and KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines operate flights to the major European capitals and business centres. Charter carriers from London include Air Europe and Go, who fly from Stansted.

Approximate flight times to Bologna: From London is 2 hours 10 minutes; from New York is 9 hours 35 minutes (plus transfer); from Los Angeles is 12 hours and 50 minutes (plus transfer); from Toronto is 10 hours and 10 minutes (plus transfer); and from Sydney is 20 hours 20 minutes (plus transfers).

Airport facilities: Facilities include a 24-hour bureau de change, bank, restaurant, snack bars and a smattering of shops selling traditional Italian gifts. Avis, Eurodollar, Europcar, Hertz and Maggiore all provide car hire services.

Business facilities: None.

Arrival/departure tax: None.

Transport to the city: The Aerobus runs to Bologna train station every 15 minutes (0520-0000), and takes about 20 minutes. Tickets cost L7000 and can be bought on the bus. Taxis (tel: (051) 372 727) to the centre cost L25,000-35,000, depending on traffic.



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