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Flights from Madrid to Bologna

Nonstop flights from Madrid (MAD) to Bologna (BLQ) take about 2h 7m (1,296 km). Malta Air, Ryanair and Iberia Regional by Air Nostrum fly it. Lowest fare seen: $37 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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When you land in Bologna

The airport transfer and the few things worth sorting before you fly.

Charming view of vibrant buildings lining a narrow street in Bologna, Italy. — arriving in Bologna

Airport transfer

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Things to book in Bologna

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Airlines flying Madrid to Bologna

Carriers on MAD–BLQ according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Malta Airnonstop fare seen✈ Ryanairnonstop fare seen✈ Iberia Regional by Air Nostrumnonstop fare seen✈ Iberianonstop fare seen

Madrid to Bologna fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Nov 2026, from $37 one-way. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

Departing	Nonstop from	Cheaper with stops
Oct 2026	$12530 Oct 2026 · Ryanair	—
Nov 2026	$377 Nov 2026 · Malta Air	—
Jan 2027	$4715 Jan 2027 · Ryanair	—
Mar 2027	$14015 Mar 2027 · Iberia	$114 · 1 stop15 Mar 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

The next few weeks were the cheapest to fly: from $37 in November 2026, against $47 at best later on.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Madrid to Bologna, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

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Frequently asked questions — Madrid to Bologna flights

How long is the flight from Madrid to Bologna?

A nonstop flight from Madrid (MAD) to Bologna (BLQ) takes about 2h 7m, covering 1,296 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.

How far is Madrid from Bologna by air?

The great-circle distance between Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport and Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport is 1,296 km (805 miles), a medium-haul route.

Which airlines fly from Madrid to Bologna?

Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the MAD–BLQ route include Malta Air, Ryanair, Iberia Regional by Air Nostrum and Iberia. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.

How much does a flight from Madrid to Bologna cost?

The lowest one-way fare seen recently on MAD–BLQ was $37 USD with Malta Air (nonstop), departing 7 Nov 2026, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Madrid to Bologna?

In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in November 2026 were cheapest, from $37 one-way, against $125 for October 2026, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.

Do I need a visa to travel from Spain to Bologna?

It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Bologna visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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