Bologna Airport with Kids: A Practical Family Guide

Last updated: October 2026

Quick answer: Practical tips for families at Bologna Marconi Airport. Child seats, the Marconi Express with kids, and getting to the city comfortably. Private transfer to Bologna City Center: from €72 per vehicle, or €91 for 4 passengers (about €23 each), fixed price, driver waiting at arrivals.

Bologna Marconi Airport has a single terminal and a 7-minute monorail link to the city.

Inside the terminal

For current information on baby-changing, lifts and trolleys, check the airport website or ask airport staff.

Getting to the city with children

Marconi Express: the 7-minute ride is short for young children. Children up to 4 years old travel free with an adult holding a valid ticket, and the family ticket (up to 2 adults and 3 children aged 5-16) is EUR 25.60 one-way or EUR 48.90 return. The challenge is the change at Centrale station with kids and bags.

Taxi: a taxi directly to your accommodation avoids changes. The fare is metered from the EUR 12.80 airport minimum, plus EUR 0.60 per suitcase (Comune di Bologna, in force since 1 January 2025). Child seat availability in taxis is not something to assume; ask the taxi operator before you travel.

Pre-booked transfer: request the child seat when booking and confirm your child's age and weight so the right type is arranged. A larger vehicle can be requested for strollers and bags.

Child seat rules

Child restraint rules in Italy differ for taxis and private vehicles, and the current rule should be confirmed with an official source. Check the Italian Ministry of Transport or your transfer provider, and request a seat in advance if you need one.

Luggage logistics

With a stroller, a car seat and several suitcases, request a vehicle size that fits when booking.

Bologna with kids

The historic center is flat and walkable, and its porticoes give cover from rain and sun.

Sources (checked 2026-10-17)

Marconi Express fares, journey time, frequency, hours, night bus Q, children: https://www.marconiexpress.it/en/
Airport page on the train to the city centre (fares, 7 minutes, children up to 4 free): https://www.bologna-airport.it/en/
Comune di Bologna taxi tariffs in force from 1 January 2025: https://www.comune.bologna.it/servizi-informazioni/tariffe-servizio-taxi

When a private transfer from BLQ is the right choice

Travelling with small children: child seats are requested at booking for the exact ages, so you are not relying on a taxi that may have none.

Strollers, cots and luggage: a minivan takes everything in one go, door to door, with no stairs or platform changes.

Three or more people: a 4-seat car to Bologna City Center is from €91, about €23 per person, usually level with or below separate public-transport tickets once you count the walk, the wait and the last mile with bags.

BLQ → Bologna City Center from €72Fixed price, flight tracked, free cancellation up to 24 h before pickup.