Glasgow Airport has delivered a timely lift for Celtic fans ahead of January’s Europa League trip to Bologna, with easyJet adding a direct flight tailored to matchday travel.
Celtic head to Italy on Thursday, 22 January 2026, for Matchday 7 of the league phase, and the new route makes it far easier for the Hoops support to get there. Glasgow Airport flagged the extra service this morning, confirming a same-day outbound and a next-day return aimed squarely at Celtic supporters. X
The flight times are set for an 08:45 departure from Glasgow landing in Bologna at 12:20 on Thursday, with the return leaving at 11:00 on Friday and touching down in Glasgow around 13:00. At the time of writing, returns are sitting around £366, so expect them to move quickly as Celtic fans firm up plans.
Crucially, the date aligns with UEFA’s schedule for Bologna vs Celtic at Stadio Renato Dall’Ara, a fixture that could carry real weight in the standings as the league phase enters the run-in. It is another proper European away day for Celtic FC in a season where travel logistics matter. UEFA.com
Celtic fans react to Glasgow–Bologna flight news
The Celtic support has been piecing together routes through London and mainland Europe for weeks. A direct Glasgow–Bologna option cuts out the faff and gives more Celtic fans a straight shot to follow Brendan Rodgers’ side.
Celtic’s away backing is already expected to be sizeable in Bologna, with early guidance pointing to around 1,800 briefs for the visiting end. That number reflects the pull of Celtic and the way the Hoops travel on the continent.
With Celtic Park nights still to come in the league phase, this away addition feels like a small but significant win for the travelling Celtic support. It is the kind of practical boost that can turn good intentions into booked seats and full voices.
Matchday 7 stakes for Celtic FC in Europe
Both Celtic and Bologna are still searching for real momentum in this league phase, each sitting on a point from their opening two games. Celtic drew their opener then fell to Braga, while Bologna were held by Freiburg in Italy. The margins could be thin and the table is tight, so any edge counts.
Celtic’s job now is to match the supporters’ effort with a performance that travels. If the Bhoys deliver in Bologna, the Celtic faithful will be itching to bring that energy back to Celtic Park the following week.
