British Airways BA542 Flight Status Today

International flight British Airways BA542 takes off from London (LHR) United Kingdom to Bologna (BLQ) Italy. It's operated by British Airways. The plane leaves London Heathrow Airport at 16:55 02 May 2026 Europe/London. The flight is expected to land at Guglielmo Marconi Airport at 20:15 02 May 2026 Europe/Rome. The flight will last about 2 hours 20 minutes.

Current status of BA542 is Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 7 hours, 2 minutes

BA542 - BAW542 British Airways (BA)
LHR London United Kingdom
Flight LHR to BLQ
BLQ Bologna Italy
Scheduled On time Expected Depart in 7 hours, 2 minutes
Departure London Heathrow Airport
IATA: LHRICAO: EGLL
Scheduled 16:55 02 May 2026
5 None
Arrival Guglielmo Marconi Airport
IATA: BLQICAO: LIPE
Scheduled 20:15 02 May 2026
None None
BA542 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Code Shares: AA 7171, QR 9784
  • Flight Duration: 2 hours 20 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 1165 kms / 724 miles
Airline
  • British Airways
  • IATA: BA
  • ICAO: BAW
  • Operating Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 113
  • Freight capacity: 6.7 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy, Business Class
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Airbus A319
  • Callsign: T-EGLL199
  • Departure Timezone: Europe/London
  • Arrival Timezone: Europe/Rome
  • Current Time in London: Saturday 2026-05-02 09:53 AM
  • Current Time in Bologna: Saturday 2026-05-02 10:53 AM

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British Airways Flight BA542 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for British Airways BA542 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 2 hour(s) 20 minutes, with the flight distance of 1165 km (724 miles).

What is the current status of British Airways BA542 flight?

The current status of flight British Airways BA542 is Scheduled On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the British Airways BA542 flight?

All British Airways BA542 flights are operated using Airbus A319 aircraft.

How many British Airways BA542 flights are operated a week?

6 flights per week. The Flight British Airways BA542 is operated on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday.