Blue Bird Airways Launches New Direct Flights Between Tel Aviv and Bologna

Blue Bird Airways will commence direct flights connecting Tel Aviv and Bologna, Italy, starting September 2nd. The service will operate three times weekly, on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, according to a report by Ynet on August 31st. Bologna, the capital of the Emilia-Romagna region, is highlighted as a significant tourist destination and a convenient hub for exploring northern and central Italy.

Initially, Blue Bird advertised one-way tickets starting at 128 euros. However, Ynet's investigation revealed that round-trip prices vary significantly based on travel dates. For example, flights from September 9th to 14th were priced at 376 euros, September 25th to 30th at 763 euros, and October 5th to 9th at 502 euros. These prices were current at the time of checking and are subject to change.

The article describes Bologna's attractions, including Piazza Maggiore, its historic streets, towers, and famous porticoes, as well as the University of Bologna, founded in the 11th century and considered the oldest operating university in the Western world. The city's strategic location allows for easy train travel to nearby cities like Modena, Parma, and Florence.

This new route expands Blue Bird's existing operations from Israel, which already include flights to Bergamo and Milan. The airline also plans to launch direct flights to Rome and Naples starting September 17th. A spokesperson for Blue Bird and the "Kavei Hufsha" group stated, "Bologna is not only an independent tourist destination but also a wonderful gateway for travel in Northern Italy and other regions. We are happy to expand our operations in Italy ahead of the autumn and winter tourist season of 2026-2027."