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Flights Bologna → Edinburgh

BLQ → EDI

2h 28m
Flight time (est.)
11
Average risk (Low)
1
Airlines

How long is the flight from Bologna to Edinburgh?

The flight from Bologna (BLQ) to Edinburgh (EDI) takes about 2h 28m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.

Route overview

The flight route connects Bologna with Edinburgh, operating with a Boeing 737-800 aircraft. The destination airport in Edinburgh sees over eleven million passengers annually, indicating significant traffic and connectivity.

EU261 compensation on this route

About ~1,636 km · in case of disruption you may be entitled to up to €400 (Regulation EC 261/2004).

The Bologna (BLQ) → Edinburgh (EDI) route is operated by Ryanair. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 11/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Edinburgh the average ATFM delay is 1.8 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Bologna the average ATFM delay is 2.4 minutes.

Heading to Edinburgh: what to expect in this direction

Flying from Bologna (BLQ) to Edinburgh (EDI) heads north-west for about 1,636 km, a flight time of roughly 2h 28m.

Air-traffic congestion: departing Bologna the average ATFM delay is 2.4 min (atfm); arriving into Edinburgh it is 1.8 min (atfm).

Route facts

Time difference
1h behind
Arrival (dest. local time)
15:28
Elevation EDI
135 ft
Typical aircraft
Boeing 737-800
Est. CO₂/passenger
~164 kg

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Airline punctuality on this route

Airline On-time Average delay Cancellations
Ryanair (FR) 80% 32 min 2.2%

Airlines operating BLQ-EDI

Frequently asked questions about BLQ-EDI

The flight from Bologna (BLQ) to Edinburgh (EDI) takes about 2h 28m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.

Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.

The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.

The route is operated by 1 airline: Ryanair.

Enter your flight number on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis based on 9 factors: weather at Edinburgh, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel, airline punctuality and recent trends.

The Bologna-Edinburgh route is about 1,636 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €400, barring extraordinary circumstances.