Flights to Bologna

Lovers of traditional Italian food should get on the next flights to Bologna if possible. The place is at the forefront of Italian cuisine, having invented classics such as lasagne and tortellini, as well as the ubiquitous Bolognese sauce, named after the town.

Not only is Bologna famous for its food, it is also the oldest university town in Europe, founded in 1088. So with history and food all wrapped up in one neat package, you would be mad not to get on one of the flights to Bologna and get into the groove of the place.

Getting flights to Bologna

Your best bet for the cheap flights to Bologna available is to have a scout around at Vayama.ie. The company scans all the airlines that have flights to Bologna and then highlights the cheapest ones.

There are many business flights to Bologna especially during trade fairs but do not let put you off. In fact, it is a plus because it means there are more flights Bologna bound than there would be otherwise.

European and domestic flights to Bologna land at Guglielmo Marconi Airport. Once you have landed from your flights Bologna is just over three miles away. So for cheap flights Bologna is the place to go as long as you book through Vayama.ie.

Sights and smells of Bologna

With many great restaurants offering delicious Italian fare, it is pretty impossible to eat badly in Bologna. The tempting aromas of frying meat, wood-fired pizzas and fresh pasta is enough to set anyone’s stomach rumbling. It is also rumoured that some of the best ice cream in Italy is on offer in Bologna.

When you are not enjoying your food, there is plenty else to tempt you, such as Due Torri, the two leaning towers in the Piazza di Porta Ravegnana. The taller one has nearly 500 steps and was built between 1109 and 1119.

Other sights include the Museum of Modern Art, the Basilica di San Domenico, named after the founder of the Dominican monks whose body rests there, and Neptune’s Fountain in the middle of Piazza del Nettuno. The Basilica di San Petronio is the fifth largest in the world and is dedicated to the town’s patron saint, St Petronius.