Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Bologna (from: Manchester)

The average price to go to Bologna from Manchester airport is $ 154 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 98 (in january) and $ 209 (in august), which is a saving of $ 57 or a surplus of $ 56 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.

The analysis of all the prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $159 to $212 and that it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a wednesday on a direct flight.

Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Bologna before booking your flight.

If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Manchester-Bologna plane ticket.

How are these data calculated?

We have studied a sample of 60112 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Bologna from Manchester and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.

Average price depending on the departure month

Data analysis:

By leaving in january, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 98, saving $ 57 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 154). Conversely, august will be the most expensive ($ 209).

Flight Manchester-Bologna: when is the best time to go for the best price?

Month Good price* Average price Our opinion
January$ 67 $ 98 very good price
February$ 104 $ 136 good price
March$ 108 $ 136 good price
April$ 152 $ 191 high price
May$ 161 $ 192 high price
June$ 157 $ 178 high price
July$ 152 $ 186 high price
August$ 187 $ 209 very high price
September$ 135 $ 149 fair price
October$ 82 $ 122 good price
November$ 64 $ 101 good price
December$ 94 $ 142 fair price

*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!

Price breakdown to travel from Manchester to Bologna

Data analysis:

The prices for flights from Manchester to Bologna range from $0 to $371. 7% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $0 to $53), 1% at the maximum price (from $318 to $371). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $159 to $212 (29% of tickets).

Cheapest airlines for the Manchester->Bologna flight

There are 8 companies that serve Manchester from Bologna airport: Ryanair, Vueling Airlines, Lufthansa, Brussels Airlines, Swiss, EasyJet, KLM and Air France.

Data analysis:

Of the 60112 flights analyzed in previous years, Ryanair was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (61% of the time) on the Manchester->Bologna route.

Direct flight or flight with layover?

Data analysis:

To get the best price for the Manchester-Bologna flight, you should take a direct flight (saving an average of $ 76 compared to a flight with one or more layovers).

Which day of the week to leave?

Data analysis:

Statistically, Manchester-Bologna flights departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $23. On the other hand, departing on a thursday may cost you an additional $16.

Which day of the week to come back?

Data analysis:

Statistically, return flights from Bologna to Manchester departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday for your return date, you will save an average of $30. Conversely, departing from Bologna on a thursday may cost you an additional $14.


Top prices Manchester-Bologna

Round tripDatesPrice
Manchester → Bologna09-12 to 16-12-2024$ 86 
Manchester → Bologna10-01 to 20-01-2025$ 65 
Manchester → Bologna20-01 to 24-01-2025$ 60 
Manchester → Bologna27-01 to 31-01-2025$ 47 
Manchester → Bologna10-02 to 14-02-2025$ 81 
Manchester → Bologna24-02 to 28-02-2025$ 69 
Manchester → Bologna01-03 to 15-03-2025$ 84 
Manchester → Bologna03-03 to 21-03-2025$ 78 
Manchester → Bologna08-03 to 29-03-2025$ 87 
Manchester → Bologna15-03 to 31-03-2025$ 66 


When to book your flight Manchester - Bologna to get the cheapest price?

Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 1 to 2 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 11 to 12 months in advance.

Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Manchester-Bologna flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a friday.

How far in advance should I buy my flight?

Data analysis:

To get the cheapest flight ticket from Manchester to Bologna, it is recommended to buy it 1 to 2 months before departure (it is then on average 116 $, which is a saving of 38 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance, you will pay the full price (42 $ more than the average price).

Depending on the departure month

The best time to buy your Manchester to Bologna flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.

Departure on... How far in advance should I book?
January

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 72 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 82), 3 to 4 months ($ 93)

February

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 97 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 135), 3 to 4 months ($ 123), 4 to 5 months ($ 136)

March

Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 114 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 126), 4 to 5 months ($ 122), 5 to 6 months ($ 132), 6 to 7 months ($ 134), 7 to 8 months ($ 125), 8 to 9 months ($ 127), 9 to 10 months ($ 134)

April

Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 142 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 191), 2 to 3 months ($ 182), 4 to 5 months ($ 146), 10 to 11 months ($ 191)

May

Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 136 $)

Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 148), 6 to 7 months ($ 182)

June

Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 133 $)

Other interesting period(s): 5 to 6 months ($ 146), 7 to 8 months ($ 177), 8 to 9 months ($ 178)

July

Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 141 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 179), 6 to 7 months ($ 156)

August

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 163 $)

Other interesting period(s): 6 to 7 months ($ 203), 7 to 8 months ($ 180), 8 to 9 months ($ 185)

September

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 91 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 118), 2 to 3 months ($ 106)

October

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 67 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 73), 3 to 4 months ($ 106)

November

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 77 $)

December

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 104 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 133)

What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?

Data analysis:

Statistically, friday is the day when plane tickets for Manchester->Bologna are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a friday, you will save $2. Conversely, by buying it on a thursday, you may end up paying $4 more.



Manchester to Bologna: flight price when booking today

Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.

Month Current price
November 2024$ 160
$94 to $193
Find a flight
December 2024$ 158
$86 to $265
Find a flight
January 2025$ 129
$47 to $287
Find a flight
February 2025$ 148
$69 to $358
Find a flight
March 2025$ 163
$66 to $394
Find a flight
April 2025$ 217
$159 to $462
Find a flight
May 2025$ 221
$139 to $859
Find a flight
June 2025$ 211
$133 to $488
Find a flight
July 2025$ 217
$169 to $347
Find a flight
August 2025$ 223
$182 to $289
Find a flight
September 2025$ 187
$148 to $257
Find a flight
October 2025$ 149
$90 to $214
Find a flight

Data analysis:

Compared to the average price, no month is currently cheaper. We therefore advise you to wait for prices to drop before booking your flight to Bologna.



Change currency