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

• Earliest: departs at 5:45 am and lands at 8:20 am
• Latest: departs at 7:40 pm and lands at 10:15 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 35m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Dublin to Bologna:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Dublin to Bologna takes 2h 35m, covering 1,000 miles.

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.

Round-trip flights from Dublin to Bologna range from $189 to $328, with an average of $240 over the past 12 months. Anything below $189 counts as a good deal.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $135 round-trip via London Stansted (STN), compared to $229 for nonstop.

Ryanair is the only airline operating Dublin to Bologna flights. 75% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $41–$100 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 $70, which is 50% below 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
• Rent Smart 24
• Target Italy

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. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

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, 25% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 9 minutes.

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

• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) - 29% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) - 25% of one-stop connections
• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) - 20% of one-stop connections
• Zurich (ZRH) - 11% of one-stop connections

Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 50% on the Dublin to Bologna route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $171 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $342, a difference of $171. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 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 at 5h 10m, compared with 5h 16m 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.

Some of the most popular sights in Bologna are Piazza Maggiore, Teatro Comunale di Bologna and Teatro EuropAuditorium. These are among the most viewed places in Bologna on KAYAK.

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

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