14€ Find Cheap Flights from Cologne to Bologna – Compare and Save

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

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 and lands at 7:30
• Latest: departs at 19:10 and lands at 20:40.

The flight takes about 1h 30m.

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

A direct flight from Cologne to Bologna takes 1h 30m, 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.

Return flights from Cologne to Bologna range from 121 € to 201 €, with an average of 156 € over the past 12 months. Anything below 121 € counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 28% above the 156 € route average. Book 13 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average 151 € return, compared with 272 € 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 26 €–89 € 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.

One-way fares from Cologne to Bologna are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about 90 €, which is 5% above the typical average for this route.

Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around 1 € for economy cars. Top options include:

• SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
• Felirent
• Italy Car Rent
• ADDCAR RENTAL
• Target Italy

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

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

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 32% on flights from Cologne to Bologna. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at 125 € return on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at 183 €, a difference of 58 €.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

• Ryanair
• Eurowings

Piazza Maggiore is one of the most viewed places in Bologna on KAYAK.

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.

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

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