Flying a bike from New York to Bologna

9 airlines check a bike for free on this route, as part of your checked bag allowance: Delta, American, British Airways, Lufthansa, Swiss, Virgin Atlantic and 3 more. Cheapest paid option: Finnair, $110 per bike each way.

No nonstop flights between New York and Bologna in this guide. Prices are per bike, each way, between the US and Europe. Checked October 1, 2026.

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AirlineBike, each wayAirportsGood to know
DeltaFreeJFK → BLQ—
AmericanFreeJFK → BLQ—
British AirwaysFreeJFK → BLQRegister bike 3 days ahead
LufthansaFreeJFK → BLQRegister bike 3 days ahead
SwissFreeJFK → BLQRegister bike early
Virgin AtlanticFreeJFK → BLQ—
AustrianFreeJFK → BLQRegister bike ahead
Brussels AirlinesFreeJFK → BLQRegister bike ahead
UnitedFreeEWR → BLQ—
Finnair$110JFK → BLQPrepay bike, not at airport
SAS$115JFK → BLQRegister bike 1 day ahead
Iberia$130–172JFK → BLQSoft bags cost $150 more
Air France$150JFK → BLQRegister bike 2 days ahead
KLM$150JFK → BLQRegister bike 2 days ahead
Turkish Airlines~$211–246JFK → BLQOver 23 kg pays double
Air Europa$240JFK → BLQ—
ITA Airways$250–275JFK → BLQPrepay bike, not at airport
TAP Air Portugalfrom $57JFK → BLQPrice varies by route
LOT Polish AirlinesVariesJFK → BLQBike always costs extra

Free means the bike counts as one of your checked bags. Basic and Light fares often don't include a free bag. Open an airline for its rules.

Quick answers

Which airlines fly a bike for free from New York to Bologna?

Delta, American, British Airways, Lufthansa, Swiss, Virgin Atlantic, Austrian, Brussels Airlines and United include the bike in your checked bag allowance, if your fare includes a checked bag.

How much does it cost to fly a bike from New York to Bologna?

Free on 9 airlines. Paid options range from $110 (Finnair) to $250–275 (ITA Airways) per bike, each way.

Is there a nonstop flight from New York to Bologna?

No nonstop flights between New York and Bologna in this guide.