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BLQ Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (IATA: BLQ, ICAO:LIPE) is located in the the city of Bologna, Italy. It is the primary international airport serving Bologna and its surrounding metropolitan area. Phone Number :+390516479615

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IATA Code

BLQ

ICAO Code

LIPE

Name

Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport

Type

Main Airport

Country / Region

Italy (IT)

City

Bologna

Latitude

44.5354400

Longitude

11.2886700

Time Zone

UTC+01:00

Phone Number

+390516479615

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Airport Overview

Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ), ICAO code LIPE, is an international passenger and cargo airport serving Bologna and the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy. It is located approximately 6 km northwest of Bologna city centre, providing practical access to the region’s manufacturing, automotive, packaging, food and machinery clusters. We classify it as a regional international gateway with meaningful belly-cargo potential rather than a dedicated all-cargo hub. Its proximity to northern and central Italian production areas makes it suitable for time-sensitive export shipments, provided that flight availability, cargo acceptance and road-feeder capacity are confirmed before booking.

Airport name	Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
Location	Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
Codes	BLQ / LIPE
Coordinates	44.5354400, 11.2886700
Local time	UTC+01:00; daylight-saving changes may apply
Passenger terminal	The supplied airport profile identifies one terminal; current handling arrangements should be reconfirmed with the airport or appointed handler.

Key Highlights

Regional manufacturing accessRoad connectivity to Emilia-Romagna supports industrial exports and inbound components without relying exclusively on Milan gateways.

Passenger-aircraft cargo profileMuch of the practical cargo opportunity is expected to depend on available belly capacity and carrier-specific acceptance rules.

International connectivityEuropean and selected longer-haul routings may be available through direct services or interline and road-feeder connections, subject to seasonal schedules.

Time-sensitive shipment suitabilityExpress parts, fashion samples, premium food products and urgent industrial documents can be considered when cut-off and connection controls are secured.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Our service team coordinates the cargo process with the operating airline, ground handling agent, customs representatives and local trucking partners. Exact warehouse availability, acceptance windows and special cargo capabilities are shipment- and handler-dependent.

Export and import handling: booking confirmation, cargo acceptance, security controls, build-up or breakdown and release procedures are arranged according to the selected carrier’s requirements.
Customs-controlled processing: commercial cargo can be routed through the applicable Italian and EU customs procedures; the declaration channel and inspection process depend on commodity, customs status and documentation.
Temperature-sensitive cargo: pharmaceutical, biotech, food and other controlled-temperature shipments require pre-alerting, validated packaging and confirmation of available cool-chain handling before delivery.
Dangerous goods: acceptance is subject to IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations, airline approval, correct packing, marking, labeling and a compliant Shipper’s Declaration where required.
Special cargo coordination: oversized pieces, valuables, live animals and human remains require advance feasibility checks because aircraft loading limits, permits and local handling capabilities vary.

We do not treat the presence of a passenger terminal as evidence of a specific cargo warehouse, bonded facility, refrigerated room or dangerous-goods store. Our team confirms the actual facility and service before cargo delivery.

Routes & Transit Times

European traffic: shipments may move on direct passenger or freighter capacity where offered, or through an interline connection and a controlled road-feeder arrangement.
Intercontinental cargo: long-haul consignments may require transfer through a larger European gateway. We compare routing, minimum connection time, terminal handling and customs-transfer requirements rather than selecting a route by flight distance alone.
Carrier selection: airline participation, aircraft type, cargo embargoes, ULD acceptance and seasonal schedules change over time; the operating carrier and routing are confirmed at quotation and booking stages.
Transit planning: actual door-to-door timing depends on space confirmation, export cut-off, security screening, customs status, connection integrity, road conditions and final delivery requirements. We provide a confirmed plan only after the shipment profile is reviewed.

For urgent cargo, our service team requests an allotment or firm booking where possible and builds a contingency gateway or road-feeder option into the transport plan.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Our Bologna operation is relevant to the wider Emilia-Romagna industrial belt and can also support nearby Italian origins when the road leg is commercially and operationally suitable.

Industrial and automotive supply chainsProduction parts, tooling, prototypes, maintenance components and urgent line-down shipments require accurate dimensions, serial references and priority handling.

Machinery and mechanical equipmentCrated machinery, spare parts and engineering products often need piece-level dimensions, centre-of-gravity information and loadability review.

Food and premium perishablesRegional food exports may require temperature control, sanitary or phytosanitary documents, shelf-life planning and rapid customs coordination.

Fashion, retail and samplesGarments, footwear, trade-fair materials and commercial samples benefit from reliable cut-off management and clear temporary-import or re-export instructions.

Pharmaceutical and healthcare cargoTime- and temperature-sensitive products require packaging qualification, data-loggers where appropriate, handling instructions and a documented contingency plan.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: the cargo acceptance deadline is normally earlier than the scheduled departure and varies by airline, shipment type, screening status and warehouse workload. We obtain the confirmed cut-off before arranging delivery.
Complete shipping documents: the air waybill, commercial invoice, packing list, export declaration data, customs instructions and any commodity-specific certificates must match the physical cargo.
Regulated cargo: dangerous goods, lithium batteries, medicines, food, alcohol, chemicals, live animals and dual-use goods require commodity review and may need permits, declarations or carrier pre-approval.
Inspection and release risk: customs or security inspection can extend dwell time. We recommend pre-alerting the broker and keeping the consignee, importer-of-record and customs-value information available before arrival.
Delivery and collection: truck appointments, driver identification, terminal access rules, pallet exchange and release documents must be checked with the appointed handler; cargo should not be sent to the airport before acceptance is confirmed.

Shipping Tips

Send our team the commodity description, HS code, pieces, dimensions, gross weight, stackability, ready time and destination before requesting a rate.
For dangerous goods, lithium batteries, temperature-sensitive goods or oversized cargo, provide the relevant safety data, packing certificate, temperature range or loading drawing before space is requested.
Use strong, airline-acceptable packaging with clear piece marks, gross weight and handling labels; confirm whether a pallet, skid or ULD-compatible base is required.
For urgent or high-value cargo, ask us to compare direct capacity, a European gateway connection and a road-feeder alternative, including customs-transfer and recovery arrangements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport handle international export cargo?

Yes, it serves international aviation traffic, but cargo acceptance depends on the selected airline, operating schedule, security status, commodity and customs arrangements. Our team verifies the complete routing before delivery instructions are issued.

Is a direct flight always available for cargo from Bologna?

No. Direct capacity varies by destination, season, aircraft type and carrier policy. We may propose an interline connection or road feeder through another European gateway when that provides better capacity or cargo compatibility.

How early should dangerous goods be submitted?

As early as possible. The airline may need to review the classification, packing instruction, marks, labels, Shipper’s Declaration and acceptance restrictions before confirming space. The final cut-off is supplied by the operating handler.

Can temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals be shipped through the airport?

They may be accepted subject to carrier and handler capability. We first check the temperature range, packaging duration, dry ice or other refrigerant requirements, monitoring method, delivery timing and contingency plan.

What commonly causes a shipment to miss its planned departure?

Typical causes include late warehouse arrival, incomplete export data, failed security screening, undeclared batteries or dangerous goods, dimensional discrepancies, customs intervention and insufficient connection time. Our pre-check process is designed to identify these issues before tender.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport identity, codes, coordinates, location, time zone and the terminal statement are based on the supplied airport profile. Operational details that can change, including cargo acceptance, schedules, handling windows, carrier participation, customs arrangements and special-cargo capability, must be reconfirmed for each shipment.

For current airport information and operational verification, our team consults the airport operator’s official domain marconiairport.com. Italian civil aviation regulatory and airport-information references may be checked through enac.gov.it. International air-carriage and cargo terminology may be cross-checked with iata.org.

The supplied profile records 2018 passenger, cargo and aircraft-movement figures; these historical figures are not treated as current capacity commitments. We recommend checking the latest operator or regulatory publication before using any traffic statistic for procurement, routing or capacity planning.