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Among airlines operating Cologne to Bologna flights:

• Eurowings: offers free seat selection
• Ryanair: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

2 airlines operate flights between Cologne and Bologna. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Ryanair
• Eurowings

Flights from Cologne to Bologna usually depart from Cologne Köln/Bonn (CGN) and arrive at Bologna Guglielmo Marconi (BLQ).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Eurowings: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Ryanair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• ITA Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Cologne to Bologna.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average 141 € return, compared with 231 € via a stopover through Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge 22 €–86 € for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A319 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Eurowings and ITA Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

Most connecting flights from Cologne to Bologna pass through Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other stopover airports each see under 5%.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 26% on the Cologne to Bologna route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at 120 € return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at 162 €, a difference of 41 €. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Some of the most popular sights in Bologna are Bologna Central Station, Bologna City Centre, and Basilica di Santo Stefano. These are among the most viewed places in Bologna on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Cologne to Bologna:

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 and lands at 7:32
• Latest: departs at 19:15 and lands at 20:47.

The flight takes about 1h 32m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 31% above the route average of 146 €. Book 7 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Cologne to Bologna takes 1h 32m, covering 1.238 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Cologne to Bologna are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about 88 €, which is 13% above the typical average for this route.

Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around 1 € for economy cars. Top options include:
• SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
• Felirent
• Italy Car Rent
• Rent Smart 24
• Target Italy

Return flights from Cologne to Bologna range from 112 € to 189 €, with an average of 146 € over the past 12 months. Anything below 112 € counts as a good deal.