Serving the city of Bologna, Guglielmo Marconi Airport is one of Italy’s busiest travel hubs. As an international airport, it connects the city with Italy, Europe and the rest of the world. The official website offers up-to-the-minute arrival and departure times, as well as detailed information covering check-ins, baggage, security and more.

For passengers, Guglielmo Marconi Airport offers a full suite of services. From fashion and food to last minute souvenirs, there’s plenty of shops to browse before boarding. For those staying the night, there’s a great selection of convenient airport hotels located just steps from the terminal.

Easy to access, Guglielmo Marconi Airport is just six kilometres from Bologna’s historic downtown core. Take a taxi, or catch the dedicated airport bus from the city centre in just 15 minutes. There is paid parking available on-site, as well as a handful of car rental agencies located nearby.

Like many major airports, Guglielmo Marconi is named after a legendary countryman. Famous for his role in developing wireless telegraphy, Marconi was born and educated in Bologna. The Italian inventor and electrical engineer successfully pulled off the first transatlantic radio broadcast in 1901 and was later awarded the prestigious Nobel Prize in Physics for his efforts.