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

• Earliest: departs at 05:55 and lands at 08:48
• Latest: departs at 20:45 and lands at 23:38.

The flight takes about 2h 53m.

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

A direct flight from Bologna to Dublin takes 2h 53m, covering 2,589 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 Bologna to Dublin range from €155 to €252, with an average of €213 over the past 12 months. Anything below €155 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 11% above the route average of €213. Book 5 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average €156 return via Paris Beauvais-Tille (BVA), compared with €201 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge €23–€88 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Ryanair. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

One-way fares from Bologna to Dublin are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about €46, which is 63% below the typical average for this route.

Dublin Airport (DUB) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around €3 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Budget
• Sixt
• Easirent
• Europcar
• Thrifty

Flights from Bologna to Dublin usually depart from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi (BLQ) and arrive at Dublin (DUB).

One-stop flights from Bologna to Dublin most commonly connect through:

• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) – 27% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 25% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 13% of one-stop connections
• London Heathrow (LHR) – 13% of one-stop connections

Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

On the Bologna to Dublin route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 47%. Saturday is the cheapest day at €169 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at €318 – a €149 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Only Ryanair operates flights between Bologna and Dublin.

Flying via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 10m, compared to 5h 17m via London Luton (LTN) and 6h 33m via London Stansted (STN).

Dublin is 1 hour behind Bologna (Irish Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Dublin are Bord Gáis Energy Theatre, 3Olympia Theatre, and Aviva Stadium. These are among the most viewed places in Dublin on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Bologna to Dublin flights:

• 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:

• Ryanair: 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.