--- iata: BLQ name: Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport city: Bologna country: Italy lastUpdated: '2026-08-31' officialWebsite: 'https://www.bologna-airport.it/en/' sources: - 'https://www.bologna-airport.it/en/' - >- https://media.bologna-airport.it/System/3283849/2026-03-16-CS-ADB-Bilancio-2025-EN.pdf - >- https://www.bologna-airport.it/en/the-company/company-profile/who-we-are/key-figures/?idC=62363 - >- https://www.bologna-airport.it/en/the-company/business/aviation/runway-e-infastructure/?idC=62401 - >- https://www.bologna-airport.it/la-societa/sala-stampa/news/via-libera-ai-liquidi-fino-a-2-litri-nel-bagaglio-a-mano-per-i-passeggeri-in-partenza-dal-marconi/?idC=62350&idO=3020425 - >- https://www.bologna-airport.it/en/at-the-airport/lounge-and-premium-services-/business-lounge/?idC=62955 - >- https://www.bologna-airport.it/en/at-the-airport/lounge-and-premium-services-/blq-fitness-lounge/?idC=62873 - 'https://www.bologna-airport.it/en/do-you-need-help/faq/?idC=62454' - >- https://www.bologna-airport.it/en/do-you-need-help/faq/how-do-you-access-the-wi-fi-network/?idC=62454&idO=1522901 - >- https://www.bologna-airport.it/en/do-you-need-help/faq/is-it-possible-to-buy-the-fast-track-service/?idC=62454&idO=2527875 - >- https://www.bologna-airport.it/en/special-needs/families-and-minors/at-the-airport/?idC=62305 - >- https://www.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/italy/bologna-guglielmo-marconi/blq2-prima-vista-lounge - 'https://www.primavistalounges.com/prima-vista-lounges-bologna-2/' - 'https://www.marconiexpress.it/en/' - 'https://www.marconiexpress.it/biglietti/tariffe-e-validita/' - >- https://taxibologna.it/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Allegato-C-DG_PRO_2024_353-Tabella-tariffe-taxi.pdf - 'https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bologna_Guglielmo_Marconi_Airport' quickFacts: - >- ~6 km northwest of Bologna centre; IATA BLQ / ICAO LIPE; operated by Aeroporto Guglielmo Marconi di Bologna S.p.A. (AdB); strategic centre-north airport in Italy’s National Airport Plan - >- 11,138,013 passengers in 2025 (+3.4% YoY), 84,658 movements (+1.7%), 53,720 t cargo (−4.7%) — AdB / Assaeroporti; Italy’s 7th-busiest passenger airport and 4th for cargo; load factor 84.5% - >- Single passenger terminal (24/7); runway 12/30 asphalt 2,800×45 m with ILS Cat IIIb; AdB lists 22 gates and 3 boarding bridges; Ryanair and Neos are major based operators among a broad mixed network (~122 direct destinations in 2025) - >- Full EDS C3 CT security since mid-2025: originating passengers may carry LAGs in containers up to 2 L each inside hand luggage and leave electronics in bags (ENAC/AdB notice 28 Jul 2025) — destination airports may still enforce 100 ml - >- Landside Prima Vista Lounge (ex–Marconi Business Lounge) 05:00–21:00 daily; Priority Pass / LoungeKey / paid €40 adult / €20 child; max 3 h and only from 3 h before departure; complimentary lounge Fast Track (not sold separately) - >- Marconi Express people-mover ~7 min to Bologna Centrale — €12.80 single / €23.30 return (+75 min Tper urban bus); airport taxi minimum €12.80 from 1 Jan 2025; free Wi-Fi SSID “EmiliaRomagnaWiFi wifiprivacy.it” bentoTips: - label: Transport title: Marconi Express in 7 minutes — taximeter from €12.80 airport minimum detail: >- The Marconi Express people-mover links the terminal to Bologna Centrale in about 7 minutes (service roughly 05:40–midnight; overnight replacement by Tper urban bus — currently line Q per Marconi Express). Ordinary single €12.80 / return €23.30; family and group fares are published on marconiexpress.it. Digital / Pay&Go / Flex tickets include 75 minutes on Tper urban buses after turnstile validation. White taxis use the Comune meter: airport departure minimum €12.80 (covers the first 6 km above 20 km/h) plus €1.45/km urban, time charges when slow, luggage €0.60, night €3.15 (22:00–06:00), Sunday/holiday €2.20 — expect roughly the low-to-mid €20s to the historic centre in normal daytime traffic, more with queues or night supplements. There is no flat city fare. summary: >- People-mover €12.80 / ~7′ to Centrale; metered taxi from €12.80 airport minimum. category: timing - label: Security title: Pack up to 2 L liquids — CT lanes leave devices in the bag detail: >- Since 28 July 2025 AdB/ENAC allow originating passengers to carry liquids, aerosols and gels in containers up to 2 litres each inside hand luggage on EDS C3 CT lanes; electronics generally stay in the bag. Keep packing empty bottles for refill and remember return/transit airports may still enforce classic 100 ml rules. Paid Fast Track is not sold à la carte — only lounge guests get the dedicated lane (AdB FAQ). Families with children up to age 5 may use the free Family Fast Track gate to the right of standard security. Live security wait is shown on the homepage (often under ~10 minutes off-peak). Terminal is open 24/7; café by the main ground-floor entrance runs overnight. summary: >- CT 2 L LAG rules for departures from BLQ; Family Fast Track under-5; lounge-only paid Fast Track. category: terminal - label: Lounge title: Prima Vista is landside — exit early for security detail: >- Prima Vista Lounge (still labelled Marconi Business Lounge on older AdB pages) sits landside on floor 1 near the Marconi Express exit / security approaches. Hours 05:00–21:00 daily. Priority Pass, LoungeKey, Dragon Pass, DreamFolks and many airline Business/elite contracts apply; walk-in €40 adult / €20 child (under 2 free on PP listing); max stay 3 hours and access only from 3 hours before scheduled departure. Showers, premium alcohol and conference rooms may cost extra. Complimentary Fast Track is inside the lounge — walk through toward the dedicated lane. Because the lounge is pre-security, leave with a buffer once security waits climb; airside seating can feel crowded in Ryanair banks. BLQ Fitness Lounge (Technogym, floor 2, Mon–Fri only, €15) is for Business Lounge guests — email ahead per AdB. summary: >- Landside Prima Vista 05:00–21:00; PP + €40 walk-in; Fast Track included; leave early for screening. category: status - label: Food title: Refill free — Wi-Fi is EmiliaRomagnaWiFi detail: >- Bring an empty bottle. Traveller reports and independent airport guides consistently place free cold drinking-water points landside near arrivals F&B (often cited by the pizzeria) and airside near Gates ~6 and ~10 — follow “acqua” signage because cabinets move with retail works. Sealed bottles are sold throughout landside and airside retail. Free Wi-Fi: select “EmiliaRomagnaWiFi wifiprivacy.it” (official AdB FAQ). New Schengen commercial gallery opened December 2025; expect the usual Italian espresso / sandwich / duty-free mix plus peak crowding after security. summary: >- Free fountains reported near arrivals F&B and Gates ~6/10; Wi-Fi EmiliaRomagnaWiFi. category: food lounges: - name: Prima Vista Lounge hours: '05:00-21:00 daily' access: - Priority Pass - LoungeKey / Dragon Pass / DreamFolks / Lounge Pass (verify in your app) - >- Airline Business / elite when contracted (BA, LH Group, AF/KLM, ITA, TK, Emirates, and others listed by Prima Vista) - >- Paid walk-in €40 adult / €20 child (under 2 free on Priority Pass listing) bestFor: - Priority Pass holders who want Fast Track without a separate ticket - Early departures needing food and seats before security - Business Lounge guests adding the weekday Fitness Lounge summary: >- Landside lounge on floor 1 near the Marconi Express exit and security approaches (also still called Marconi Business Lounge on some AdB pages). Soft drinks, standard alcohol, snacks, Wi-Fi, flight screens, quiet area; showers / premium drinks / conference may be paid extras. Access limited to 3 hours before departure with a 3-hour max stay. Complimentary Fast Track for lounge guests only — AdB does not sell Fast Track alone. verdict: worth-it terminal: 'Main terminal (landside, 1st floor)' amenities: - Soft drinks and snacks - Standard alcoholic drinks (premium brands may be charged) - Wi-Fi and flight information screens - Quiet area / children’s play area (per Priority Pass) - Showers (may be charged) - Complimentary Fast Track to security waterOptions: - kind: free name: Airside drinking-water refill points zone: airside price: Free summary: >- Traveller-verified cold refill cabinets after security — most often cited near Gate 6 and Gate 10 in the Schengen boarding area. Follow water / “acqua” signage if renovations have moved the cabinets. location: Airside Schengen boarding area near Gates ~6 and ~10 terminal: Main terminal isBestValue: true isBestQuality: true - kind: free name: Landside arrivals drinking-water point zone: landside price: Free summary: >- Free refill commonly reported in the public arrivals area near the pizzeria / landside F&B — useful on arrival before leaving the terminal. location: Arrivals hall public area near the landside pizzeria / F&B terminal: Main terminal - kind: purchase name: Landside café & shop bottled water zone: landside price: Typically ~€2–€4 for 0.5 L (varies by outlet) summary: >- Sealed bottles from landside cafés, convenience shops and the 24h ground- floor café before you clear security. location: Ground-floor check-in / arrivals retail and 24h entrance café terminal: Main terminal - kind: purchase name: Airside café & shop bottled water zone: airside price: Typically ~€2–€4 for 0.5 L (varies by outlet) summary: >- Backup sealed bottles from airside duty-free and gate F&B when you skip the free refill cabinets. location: Airside Schengen commercial gallery and gate cafés after security terminal: Main terminal airportistScore: 7.7 slug: blq region: Europe --- > Markdown for [/airports/blq](/airports/blq). Append `.md` to any page URL (or send `Accept: text/markdown`) for an agent-readable copy. - [HTML page](/airports/blq) - [Lounge directory](/airports/blq/lounges.md) - [Sitemap](/sitemap.md) # Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) Bologna, Italy · Europe Compact 11M-pax Emilia-Romagna hub with CT liquids up to 2 L and a 7-minute people-mover to Centrale — strong access and screening, offset by a landside-only lounge and crowded airside peaks. ## Airportist Score **7.7 / 10** - Comfort: 7.2 - Navigation: 8.0 - Food: 7.0 - Transport: 8.6 - Disruption resilience: 7.1 ## At a glance - Passengers: 11.1M (2025) - Terminals: 1 - Typical security: 12 min - On-time: 78% - Disruption: normal ## Best for - Travellers connecting onward via Bologna Centrale high-speed rail - Priority Pass holders who want lounge Fast Track without a separate ticket - Families with under-5s using free Family Fast Track - Packing full-size toiletries on CT-equipped departures from BLQ ## Watch out for - Landside-only Prima Vista — leave early when security queues build - Airside seating fills during Ryanair / leisure banks - Return airports may still enforce classic 100 ml LAG rules - People-mover overnight gap (~midnight–05:40) needs the Tper night bus or a taxi ## More intel - [Lounge directory](/airports/blq/lounges.md) (free) - [Getting there](/airports/blq/getting-there.md) (free) - [Amenities](/airports/blq/amenities.md) - [Traveler tips](/airports/blq/tips.md) - [Water](/airports/blq/water.md) - [Full guide](/airports/blq/guide.md) - [Disruptions](/airports/blq/disruptions.md) - [Reviews](/airports/blq/reviews.md)