Mumbai to Bologna flights: no non-stop, best 1-stop routings via Istanbul or Munich, ~11–14h, fares, Schengen visa tips for Indian travellers.
Pick which sources FlightGPT queries. Toggle a source off to skip it during search.
Get notified when fares drop on routes you're watching. Ask FlightGPT to "track DEL to BOM under ₹5,000" to set one up.
Quick answer: Mumbai to Bologna flights take about ≈ 11–14h (1-stop via Istanbul, Munich or Dubai), No non-stop — 1-stop via Istanbul (IST), Munich (MUC) or Dubai (DXB). Indian passport holders should check the visa requirement summarised below. Use the live search above to compare today's cheapest BOM–BLQ fare across every airline, OTA and travel agent in one place.
Last reviewed June 2026 by the FlightGPT flights desk · route facts cross-checked against DGCA and the Airports Authority of India (AAI) · fares are live — verify the final price in search before booking.
Looking for cheap flights from Mumbai to Bologna? FlightGPT compares live BOM to BLQ fares across every connected source — Indian carriers, Gulf hubs, OTAs and trusted travel agents — and shows the cheapest options side by side. Whether you want a Mumbai to Bologna non-stop tomorrow, a last-minute weekend deal or the lowest price three months out, every active Mumbai-Bologna fare is one search away.
Bologna's Marconi airport is well fed by European hubs, so the practical routings are Istanbul on Turkish Airlines, Munich or Frankfurt on Lufthansa, and Dubai on Emirates with an ITA Airways or partner final leg. Istanbul typically offers the best mix of frequency and fare. An alternative is flying into Milan or Rome and taking Italy's fast trains — Milan to Bologna is about 1 hour by high-speed rail — which can widen your fare options.
Indian citizens need a Schengen Type C visa before travelling to Italy. Apply through Italy's appointed visa centre with confirmed flights, hotel bookings, travel insurance covering at least €30,000, and proof of funds. Processing typically takes 15–20 calendar days, but Italian appointment slots can be scarce in spring and summer, so apply 6–8 weeks ahead. Our visa guide details the Italy-specific document set.
The great-circle distance is about 6,480 km, theoretically a 9-hour non-stop, but the obligatory connection pushes real travel to 11–14 hours. A via-Istanbul itinerary involves roughly 6.5 hours to Istanbul, a 1.5–3 hour layover, then a 2.5-hour hop to Bologna. To stay near the lower end, pick a transfer of about 2 hours — long enough to change gates, short enough to avoid dead time.
Return economy fares usually range ₹52,000–₹1,00,000. The lowest fares fall November–March outside Christmas and New Year. Summer (May–September) and the autumn food-festival season — when Modena and Parma celebrate balsamic, prosciutto and Parmigiano — are pricier and busier. Booking 8–12 weeks ahead and weighing a Milan-arrival-plus-train plan can trim a few thousand rupees off the round trip.
Bologna is 3.5–4.5 hours behind India, a small westward shift that most travellers shrug off within a day. Via-Europe flights often land in the late morning or afternoon, which helps you sync to Italian time by simply staying up until a normal evening. On the 11–14 hour journey, try to nap on the long-haul leg and skip heavy meals close to landing for an easier first night.
Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) is only about 6 km from the historic centre. The Marconi Express monorail links the airport to Bologna Centrale station in roughly 7 minutes for about €11, the fastest option. A taxi costs around €20–25 and takes 15–20 minutes. From Bologna Centrale, high-speed trains reach Florence in about 35 minutes and Milan in roughly 1 hour, making it a superb rail base.
Turkish, Lufthansa and Emirates economy fares typically include 23 kg checked plus 7–8 kg cabin, though basic economy may exclude hold bags, so verify your fare. If you plan to hop between Bologna, Florence and Modena by train, pack light — Italian high-speed trains have overhead racks but limited large-luggage space. Allow at least 90 minutes after landing before booking any onward rail connection.
No. There is no non-stop on this 6,480 km route. You connect once via Istanbul, Munich or Dubai, for a total of about 11–14 hours.
Yes. Indian passport holders need a Schengen Type C visa in advance with insurance of at least €30,000. Processing usually takes 15–20 calendar days.
Yes. Milan to Bologna is about 1 hour by high-speed train, and flying into Milan can open cheaper fares than a direct Bologna arrival.
November to March outside the holidays is cheapest, with return economy often ₹52,000–₹72,000, versus ₹85,000+ in the May–September summer peak.
Bologna is 3 hours 30 minutes behind India in summer and 4 hours 30 minutes behind in winter, on Central European Time.
The airport is just 6 km out. The Marconi Express monorail reaches Bologna Centrale in about 7 minutes for €11; a taxi costs €20–25 and takes 15–20 minutes.
What you pay on the Mumbai–Bologna route hinges on timing: book roughly 3–8 weeks ahead, stay flexible on the day of week, and you usually land the better fare. Search Mumbai to Bologna live to see how today's price compares to dates a month out — the gap is often 25–40 percent across .
Last-minute Mumbai to Bologna fares move fast, but they're rarely the same across every airline. Run your date through the search above and FlightGPT compares real-time Mumbai Bologna prices across — so you grab the cheapest seat still open, not the first one you see.
There is currently no non-stop service between Mumbai and Bologna — itineraries connect via a hub, with a typical journey of ≈ 11–14h (1-stop via Istanbul, Munich or Dubai). Comparing hubs side by side often saves 15-30 percent. FlightGPT lets you filter by "Direct only" or compare both side by side — useful when you want the cheapest Mumbai Bologna ticket but are open to a layover.
Expect Mumbai–Bologna fares to vary by cabin, baggage and how the fare is bundled. A bare low-cost fare can end up dearer than a full-service carrier ticket once you add a bag and a seat. FlightGPT shows the all-in price for each option, so you're comparing like for like rather than misleading lead-in fares.