Paris to Bologna Flights

Airports in Paris

Booking flights from Paris is easy when you use Orbitz.com. You can look for flights leaving whenever you want, and you can search for flights to almost anywhere in the world. The two major airports that serve the city are Charles de Gaulle Airport and Paris-Orly Airport. Paris-Orly handles a wide variety of domestic and international flights, including those from Air France, British Airways, EasyJet, Syrian Air, Twin Jet, and many more. Charles de Gaulle handles a larger number of flights, particularly international flights. It is approximately 16 miles from Paris, while Paris-Orly Airport is less than 10 miles from the city.

Parking at the Airports

Charles de Gaulle Airport has three terminals, and each terminal has its own parking area. When you drive into the airport, look for signs for P1, P2, or P3. These signs indicate the parking areas, and each sign matches the terminal of the same number. Parking costs around $9 for each hour or $40 for the entire day. Long-term parking is also available for a set price of around $30 per day. Paris-Orly Airport has seven designated parking areas, and you will pay around $30 per day for long-term parking or around $35 per day for short-term parking.

Transportation to the Airports

Paris has its own light-rail system, which you can take to either airport if you do not want to drive. The system drops you off near the main entrance to both airports. Charles de Gaulle Airport also has its own shuttle system that takes you to the air ticket counter and around the airport.

Restaurants

Charles de Gaulle Airport has several restaurants where you can get a meal or a cup of coffee while waiting for your flight, including McDonald's, France Cafe Express, and Columbus Cafe. The Destination Cafe, La Brasserie, and Paul offer drinks, snacks, and meals at Paris-Orly. When you use Orbitz.com to find deals and cheap flights from Paris, you might find that one airport is more convenient than the other.

Bologna Airport Information

Flights to Bologna, Italy, land at the Aeroporto di Bologna, located roughly eight miles northwest of the downtown area. When you need to find cheap fares for your trip to Bologna, use Orbitz.com to choose from any of 32 domestic and international airlines that service the airport.

Ground Transportation in Bologna

The Aerobus-BLQ shuttle service will take you from the airport to the city center, where you can connect to other bus routes or hop on the train to reach your final destination. You will also find taxis available directly outside the baggage claim areas, or you can hire a private car service to ride into town in style. You also could use Orbitz.com to rent a car for the duration of your stay. You should be able to use your U.S. driver's license, but to be safe, apply for an International Driver's License before you arrive in Italy.

Bologna Area Weather Information

Bologna's winters are chilly, with temperatures ranging from the high 20s to the low 40s. Summers are beautiful but warm, with high temperatures in the mid 80s. Spring and fall see the most rainfall, so be sure to pack a waterproof jacket or umbrella if you plan to visit during those seasons.

What to Do in Bologna

History and architecture buffs will find plenty to see and do. Some of the must-see attractions include the Chiesa dell'Annunziata, the Museo Morandi, the Baptistry and the Basilica of San Petronio. Foodies may enjoy taking one of the many cooking classes or food tours operating in the area. Enjoy your stay, and be sure to use Orbitz.com the next time you need to book flights to Bologna.