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

• Earliest: departs at 05:45 and lands at 08:20
• Latest: departs at 19:40 and lands at 22:15.

The flight takes about 2h 35m.

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

A direct flight from Dublin to Bologna takes 2h 35m, 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 Dublin to Bologna range from €168 to €281, with an average of €211 over the past 12 months. Anything below €168 counts as a good deal.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average €120 return via London Stansted (STN), compared with €217 for direct.

Ryanair is the only airline operating Dublin to Bologna flights. 77% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge €36–€80 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 Dublin to Bologna are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about €59, which is 56% below 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
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Flights from Dublin to Bologna usually depart from Dublin (DUB) and arrive at Bologna Guglielmo Marconi (BLQ).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Dublin to Bologna route, 23% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 14m.

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

• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 32% of one-stop connections
• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) – 24% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 15% of one-stop connections
• Zurich (ZRH) – 15% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 38% on flights from Dublin to Bologna. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at €168 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at €268, a difference of €101.

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

Only Ryanair operates flights between Dublin and Bologna.

Flying via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 51m, compared to 5h 14m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and 5h 19m via London Heathrow (LHR).

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

Among airlines operating Dublin to Bologna 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

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