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Getting There By Air Bologna-G Marconi International Airport (BLQ) Tel: (051) 647 9615. Fax: (051) 647 9719. Website: www.bologna-airport.it Bologna airport is located six kilometres (four miles) northwest of the city centre. There are two passenger terminals. All arrivals are to terminal A. European and domestic departures use Terminal A, while international departures use terminal B. The airport was recently upgraded, increasing Bologna’s capacity to almost two million passengers per year. Major airlines: Italy’s national airline, Alitalia (tel: (06) 65643 for international flights; website: www.alitalia.it), connects Bologna to all major Italian cities, including the intercontinental airports of Milan and Rome. Air France, British Airways and KLM operate flights to major European capitals and business centres. Budget carrier Go also connects Bologna with London Stansted. Approximate flight times to Bologna: From London is 2 hours 10 minutes; from New York is 9 hours 35 minutes; from Los Angeles is 12 hours and 50 minutes; from Toronto is 10 hours and 10 minutes and from Sydney is 20 hours 20 minutes. Airport facilities: Facilities include a 24-hour bureau de change, bank, Help Phone service, restaurant, snack bars and a smattering of shops selling traditional Italian gifts. Avis, Europcar and Hertz provide car hire services. Business facilities: Business Class travellers have access to two Marconi Club VIP lounges, which are located in both departure terminals. These are open from 0600 until the last evening flight. Facilities include TV, Internet connection, telephone, fax and a large selection of newspapers and magazines. Arrival/departure tax: None. Transport to the city: The Aerobus (tel: (051) 290 290) runs to Bologna train station every 15 minutes 0600-2340 (journey time – approximately 20 minutes). Tickets cost €4.50 and are available for purchase on the bus. Taxis (tel: (051) 372 727) to the city centre cost €15-18, depending on traffic. |
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