The Passenger Terminal is currently open every day, 24 hours a day.

The terminal door that always remains open is that of the Main Entrance, the main entrance located on the ground floor.

Our airport has always been open on a scaled-down basis as we have been assisting with the return of Italian citizens home and allowing those compelled to travel to be able to do so. During the whole emergency and the various lockdown phases that followed, ambulance, transplant and medical supplies transport on cargo flights were always guaranteed. Equipment and supplies of sanitary materials have been arriving in Bologna to help fight the impact of the global pandemic.

Covid-19 vaccines are also currently arriving at Bologna Airport.

The measures Italian authorities have put in place to respond to the Coronavirus include enhanced monitoring procedures for flights, body temperature checks with the latest generation thermal scanners located at the entrances to the passenger terminal, at the security checkpoints and in the arrivals area and with laser thermometres, the presence of additional airport officials, the intensive airport areas sanitation, the installation of disinfectant hand gel dispensers along the entire passenger route and in all areas dedicated to airport staff. In detail, the following were installed:

• 2,250 ground stickers to facilitate spacing;
• 950 do-no-sit signs on seats;
• 10 latest generation thermal scanners placed at the entrances to the passenger terminal, at security checkpoints and in the arrivals area;
• 93 plexiglas barriers at check-in desks and boarding gates;
• 100 hand sanitising gel dispensers throughout the passengers' route and in areas dedicated to airport staff.

Moreover, intensive sanitation of all areas is in place for which an innovative method with molecular fragmentation has been adopted.

Last but not least, we have implemented signage and voice announcements, social network and website information content is available to remind passengers about social distancing and good practices like frequent handwashing.

Airport personnel is always present at the terminal to provide information and respond to all requests, thanks to our continuously staffed information point.

Bologna Airport is working to ensure that passengers can reach their destination as quickly and safely as possible, and at the same time aims at guaranteeing all airport staff to operate safely.

In collaboration with health authorities, the airport constantly complies with all government guidelines to protect passengers and airport staff.

Yes, in line with the new Emilia-Romagna regional law, the use of face masks in all places open to the public is mandatory, therefore the use of face masks is also mandatory inside the passenger terminal.

We strongly advise passengers to follow the indications of the Italian Government on the website and the instructions of the Airline they are travelling with.

Please be mindful that you may be asked to remove it when going through security checks.

The entrance to the passenger terminal is also allowed for meeters and greeters of departing passengers, but the access will be suspended in case of overcrowding inside the terminal. Instead, meeters and greeters of arriving passengers must remain outside the terminal where special waiting areas have been set up. There are always exceptions for those accompanying certain specific categories such as passengers with reduced mobility or minors travelling alone. Such categories can in any case access the terminal.

The Passenger Terminal is currently open every day, 24 hours a day.

The terminal door that always remains open is that of the Main Entrance, the main entrance located on the ground floor.

Bologna Airport is open in accordance with the provisions of the authorities, in order to guarantee an essential public service, which is to ensure that those who absolutely must travel can do so, on scheduled flights, ambulance flights or military flights and for the transport of goods on cargo flights. Medical equipment supplies, including vaccines, have been arriving in Bologna to help combat the impact of the global pandemic.

We have been working closely with health authorities and Airline Partners to ensure that this is done safely.

It is important to understand which identity documents and health records are required according to the destination country, or entry might be denied.

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All Italian minors need the following documents:

Personal ID (carta d'identità)

Travel documents (boarding pass)

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Report to the Customs Police offices on the first floor of the Terminal, next to the security checkpoints.

On the ground floor, on the left of the main entrance.

You should report to the Parking Control office, at the ground floor of the P2 Business, showing your ID, vehicle registration document, departure tickets and any booking.

Yes, it is, 24/7.

You can find free reserved parking spaces for Passengers with reduced mobility holding a valid DPR 151/2012 Parking Permit in parking lots P1 Terminal, P2 Business, P Premium, P Express and P5 Young.

In order to avail of the free parking you have to report to the Parking Control office (on the ground floor of the P2 Business, open 24/7), showing the following documents:

• Entry ticket into the parking;
• valid European DPR 151/2012 Parking Permit;
• DPR 151/2012 Parking Permit holder's valid ID;
• copy of the flight ticket's booking or paper or electronic boarding pass belonging to the DPR 151/2012 permit holder.

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Yes, by supplying the surname of the PRM and their flight destination. In addition, they have to inform the PRM staff if they have already requested the assistance with the airline.

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You can book your parking at the airport, through the our website, our apps iOS and Android, or over the phone.

Yes, the service allows you to buy plane tickets, ask for refunds and/or cancellations through a dedicated assistance by the call centre staff.

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On the ground floor, near the check-in area. Most Airlines are assisted by the two companies Alisud and Are. The rest of the Airlines have their own counter.

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You can pay for the extra baggage fare directly at the airline ticketing offices, located on the ground floor.

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Plane tickets are issued immediately while booking if purchased by Visa or Mastercard credit card with an additional security pin (Verified by Visa or MasterCard SecureCode), or within 48 hours from the booking, if bought by a different credit card.

The service is available 24/7 on the website.

In extremely exceptional cases beyond the will and control of AdB, it may not be possible to issue within 48 hours the plane tickets for confirmed bookings with the label "open status", as well as the other cases where, prior communication to the Client, further checks on the received booking are necessary.
AdB reserves the right to check the personal data and credit card holder's name, requiring a copy of the ID, passport and credit card.

In such cases AdB shall have to promptly inform the Client and provide for, whenever possible, the issuing of an equivalent plane ticket to the one requested, or else agree with the Client on an alternative solution.

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If you realize that you collected someone else luggage, please contact as soon as possible Lost&Found office.

The ways you can contact each Airline are different and are stated on their websites.

If you don't know the web address of your Airline, find it on the list of airlines operating at Bologna airport.

Contact your airline to find out about the allowances of weight and size.

Contact your airline to find out about the allowances of weight and size.

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Contact your Airline to find out about the online check-in.

Contact your airline to find out about the boarding of infant car seats.

Check the updated list of prohibited items on the page Luggage.

Check the updated list of prohibited items on the page Luggage.

Yes, medication (including in liquid form) or products related to medical use are allowed (without the need for a prescription).

For any liquid foods in cream or gel form (i.e. pesto, béchamel, preserves, spreads, etc.), please refer to the dedicated page for the restrictions on liquids. There may be active restrictions on the transport of solid foods in the country of arrival.
Should you have doubts or questions, we invite you to contact the authorities of the destination country.

If you have lost your luggage/item:

On board the aircraft (apron bus): write to oggetti@ghbologna.it

On board a taxi: contact the Lost and Found Office of Bologna municipality

On board the Aerobus - BLQ: Contact TPER service

On board a scheduled bus: Contact the Company that supplied the service.

On board a rented car: Contact the Car rental that supplied the service.

For all other areas not mentioned above write to oggettismarriti@bologna-airport.it

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If you've left any item on board the aircraft (apron bus): Write to oggetti@ghbologna.it

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Send an email to oggettismarriti@bologna-airport.it, or else report to the Luggage Storage (at the Staff security checks gate - 1st floor/departures - next to the MBL), open 24/7.

Through a monorail train (Marconi express), taxi or car rentals with driver.

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Through a monorail train (Marconi express), taxi or car rentals with driver.

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Yes, several connections are active to the main cities in the area.

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In order to get a service adequate for your needs, as well as a prompt one, the request for the assistance must be forwarded to the Airline already while booking or anyway within 48 hours from the departure time.

It will be the Airline's duty to inform the concerned airport.

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You need to get at the airport in due advance according to the Airline's indications and inform about your arrival through one of the Contact points (even in case of web check-in).

The car rental offices are located on the ground floor of the Terminal

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Car rentals have offices in the terminal which are usually open from 8.00 until 23.00.

The offices are equipped with key drop-off counters even at closing times. Some Airlines are even equipped with key drop-off boxes in the parkings.

Yes, the service is provided by Travelex (Arrivals, Departures, Air side).

Opening times are as follows:

Travelex Arrivals: Mon – Sun 9/22 (at the Arrivals- ground floor);

Travelex Departures: Mon– Sun 8.30/17 (departures area - first floor in front of security checkpoints);

Travelex Boarding area: Mon– Sun 5.30/19 (boarding area- first floor next to gate 15).

The import and/or export of currency and other transferable securities and assets is free up to the total amount of €10,000. For higher sums it is necessary to fill in a form and hand it at the customs while entering or leaving the country. Failing to do so will result in an offense of the currency regulations.

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The pharmacy is on the ground floor, open every day from 5.00 until 20.00.

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On the ground floor, near the Terminal entrance, you find two Intesa Sanpaolo ATMs available to all airport customers 24h.

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Yes, on the first floor. Exclusive and refined, entirely focused on the business passenger's needs: Marconi Business Lounge is the best place where to spend your waiting, matching relax and work.

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Yes, on the first floor of the airport, Departures area, at the Staff security checks gate The service is open 24/7. Passengers can leave their luggage they do not want on board or they need to leave behind for whatever reason.

• The service is subject to payment.
• The service cannot be booked.
• The service may be suspended for operational or logistical reasons.
• Maximum storage length is 120 days.

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The Fast Track service is only available for guests of the Marconi Business Lounge.

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The Fast Track service is only available for guests of the Marconi Business Lounge.

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