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Full name: Bologna G Marconi Airport
Location: The airport is located four miles (6km) north-east of Bologna's city centre. The drive takes 20 minutes.
Time: GMT +1 (GMT +2 between the last Sunday in March and the Saturday before the last Sunday in September).
Contacts: Information desk: +39 051 647 9617 or +39 051 9680/3.
Transfer between terminals: There is only one terminal building. Departures is on the upper level, while the lower level is for arrivals.
Getting to the city: Train: The nearest train station to the airport is 4 miles (6km) away, but Bologna Central Railway Station is a major transport hub, with connections to places all over Italy. There is a €5 shuttle-bus that departs every two hours during the day. Bus: There are buses departing directly to Modena and Siena every two hours from the airport. Taxi: There are fixed-fare taxis outside the terminal; however, they are in high demand during peak times, so it may be a good idea to book in advance. The fare is €10, with a fee for airport pick-up that varies according to time: €3 on weekdays from 6am to 10pm, €4.70 on Sundays and holidays between 6am and 10pm, and €5.60 from 10pm until 6am every day.
Car Rental: There are plenty of car hire agencies at the airport, including Hertz, Avis, Alamo, Budget, Sixt and Thrifty. You need to be over 18 and have an International Driver's Permit to rent a car in Italy.
Airport Taxis: There are fixed-fare taxis outside the terminal; however, they are in high demand during peak times, so it may be a good idea to book in advance. The fare is €10, with a fee for airport pick-up that varies according to time: €3 on weekdays from 6am to 10pm, €4.70 on Sundays and holidays between 6am and 10pm, and €5.60 from 10pm until 6am every day.
Facilities: Money and communications: a bank, ATMs, currency exchange offices. Luggage: There is a left luggage and found objects office near the business lounge. Left luggage costs €6 per item per day, and lost property costs €5 to recover. The Re-Pack & Go service is located in Area 2 on the ground level of the terminal building. Conference and business: The Marconi Business Lounge offers business services like wi-fi and broadband internet, photocopying and audiovisual machines, satellite TV, and a cafeteria. It's open daily, from 5am to 9:30pm. Other facilities: Other services provided by the airport include travel agents, a first aid station, and handicapped facilities. Wi-Fi: Free wi-fi is available in the Marconi Business Lounge, which charges an entry fee. Information: There is an information desk at the IAT office in the arrivals area. It provides information on flights and airport services, public transport, accommodation in Bologna and tourist information. Shopping: Shopping in Bologna Airport is uniquely Italian, with both Ducati and Ferrari shops. You won't come out with a new car, but you will find tons of branded merchandise to take home for your gearhead friends. There are also Italian fashion shops like Conte of Florence, Furla, Piquadro and La Perla, and other general store and duty-free options. Food and Drink: There are about a dozen food and drink options in the airport, ranging from ice cream parlours and snack bars, to cafes and coffee shops, to sit-down restaurants and wine bars.
Parking: For short-term parking, the Express Car Park is adjacent to the terminal building, and charges €2.20 per hour, or €22 per day. Medium- to long-term parking rates are €9.50 for up to seven hours, and €15 per day.
Departure Tax: None.
Website: www.bologna-airport.it
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Bologna Airport Taxis: the taxi fares above are intended as a guideline only.

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