Perhaps it’s in the blood of the Bergamians to be "servants of two masters." So the Bergamo Airport Orio Al Serio, territorially related to the Italian town of the same name, is also served by the huge Milan. True, rather, as a quick assistant, since most flights take the main Milan Malpensa airport. However, bergamo airport also takes dozens of flights daily. True, to a greater extent budget carriers land here.
There is another airport in Milan - Linate. But he specializes purely on domestic or short international flights. And Orio Al Serio Airport accepts low cost flights from all over Europe, including from Moscow.
Moreover, he is also one of the main interchange hubs of the Irish airline Ryanair.
Orio Al Serio Airport accepts low cost flights from all over Europe
The airports that serve Ryanair are usually located at a considerable distance from large cities. That's bergamo airport was no exception.
If it is only 3 km from the city that gave it a middle name, then it is 45 km from Milan, which can be very inconvenient for passengers in a hurry.
But those who chose the airport in Bergamo, losing in time, still win in money: tickets for the planes that he accepts are usually much cheaper.
Cheap flights to Bergamo
If you have not purchased your tickets to Bergamo, then right now you can find out the current flight schedule and the most favorable dates for the flight. The flight search engine will select the best route for you among more than 700 airlines around the world.
Airport Buses
Buses from the airport to Milan follow directly to the center of the Italian northern capital. There are a lot of routes, and the schedule is different for everyone, but quite convenient even for passengers arriving late in the evening.
The fare for all carriers is different and averages 6-10 Euros. Approximate travel time from the airport to the terminal station in Milan is about an hour.
Terravision operator bus at the train station in Milan
Once BlogoItaliano tried one of the routes live. True, it was in Rome, but the famous international low-cost company Terravision, specializing in airport transfers, also works in Bergamo, delivering passengers from the airport to Milan Central Station.
Terravision tickets cost € 6 for a one-way trip and € 12 for round-trip tickets (2019). Buses depart every 20-30 minutes and operate on the route from 4 a.m. to 00:45 a.m. (schedule 2019 is here). Children under 4 years old can travel accompanied by adults for free.
The bus you need at Bergamo Airport is easy to find by signs
By the way, when buying bus tickets at once in both directions, you can save a little. It is not scary to be late for the bus: if your flight arrives late, the bus ticket remains valid and can be used on the following flights.
Book tickets to be sure to be on the bus, can be here. The main thing to remember is that when landing you must have a printout with you.
On how to book a bus ticket online, BlogoItaliano recorded a separate video:
Alternatively, you can first get from the airport to the city (Bergamo), and only then leave here to Milan by bus either by train. There is a bus to the railway station, the beginning of which is at 5:17 and the end is at 00:30. The fare is from € 2,3 (2019).
In the same way, if buses are not considered as an option due to possible traffic jams, you can get from Milan Central Station to Bergamo by train. The fare is from € 5.5 (2019, depending on the class of train). Then - transfer to the local bus, which will take you to your destination.
Local airport buses arrive at the bus stop at Bergamo Station
Tickets for municipal bus routes are sold in vending machines at bus stops. If interested, how to get from bergamo airport to milan, then the stop is located next to the main entrance to the main terminal.
The machine is multilingual, but the Russian language is not on the list, but there is English. Milan Central Bus Station and the train station are located on the same square.
Tickets for the bus from the airport to Bergamo (not to Milan!) Can be purchased in the machine at the bus stop
Helpful advice: To significantly save on excursions, install on your smartphone an audio guide for Milan from BlogoItaliano for iPhone link. This is a ready-made audio city tour, which will cost you much less than even the most budget tours. The full version of the application costs only € 5, but it will save you a lot of money in Milan.
Airport Taxi
To take a taxi from the airport to Milan, you can contact the Orio Al Serio help desk ("sportello informazione") upon arrival. They will definitely tell you how to get to the taxi rank. By car, you can get from the airport to the city in 40-50 minutes.
Another - even easier way to get to Milan or any other city in the vicinity - to order a car online via the Internet.
This method in the past few years has become extremely popular among visitors, since it also allows you to get an early calculation of the fare and travel time.
By taxi from Bergamo Airport to Milan you can get there in 40-50 minutes
In addition, it is extremely convenient if the trip is planned, say, with large luggage or children, because these nuances can be noted in advance when booking a car, and then the company will send the car in accordance with your needs: child car seats, large trunk, etc.
The driver, as a rule, waits for his passengers at the exit from the baggage claim area with a sign indicating the names of his customers. And another undoubted advantage of the service is the absence of the need to pay for waiting in case of a flight delay.
In more detail about a taxi in Milan and from the airports to the center of BlogoItaliano wrote in a separate article. And calculate the current tariff (depending on the end point of the trip) or ordertaxi from Bergamo airport online is possible on this page.
Rent a Car
Like any major Italian airport, Orio Al Serio leases out some space to car rental companies. Here are such well-known international brands as Budget, Hertz, Europcar, Sixt and others. Rent a car at Bergamo Airport You can either directly in the terminal, or ordering in advance through the website of the company service provider.
In the second case, the service, as a rule, is cheaper, because companies prefer to get a client before he arrives at the airport than get involved in a fight for him with no less popular competitors.
However, in this case, in order to choose the best offer, you will have to go around all the sites of car rental and compare their conditions yourself. The difference in savings between neighboring car rentals can be very significant.
But there is a way to find the best deal faster. Rentalcars, a popular international service, specializes in comparing car rental offers and online bookings.
With its help, you can compare in a few minutes if not all competing offers in one or another point of the world, then most of them, and immediately reserve the option you like.
For example, BlogoItaliano tried to find a car through Rentalcars at Bergamo Airport for 10 days. And here's what we got: the price of the most budget option is a little over 12 Euro per day.
Bergamo Airport car rental prices start at 12 Euro per day
If you wish, you can find something more “Italian” or “colorful”. It will turn out a little more expensive, but also within reason.
If you wish, you can find something more colorful.
By the way, the prices and conditions of car rentals during the peak season can change quite rapidly, therefore, having found an option that suits you, it is better not to postpone the reservation for later.
And finally, if you intend to make a car trip around Italy, we also recommend our material Car rental in Italy: 5 most useful sites for a trip. In the meantime, we will go further.
Hotels nearby
Bergamo Airport does not have a hotel on its territory. But nearby there are many inexpensive hotels.
NH Orio Al Serio 4 * - a modern hotel located 10 minutes walk from the airport. Despite external asceticism, its interiors are not so dry and cold. The hotel is adjacent to the Oriocenter shopping complex.
B&B Orio BGY - This is a hostel for transit passengers. Located about 1 km from the airport. It offers - breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking.
Buses run directly from the hotel to Bergamo. So if you stay here for the night, the question is, how to get from bergamo airport to milan, somewhat simplified. Take the bus and get to the station, from where you can take the train to Milan. Or transfer to Bergamo by Milan bus.
More hotels in the immediate vicinity of Bergamo Airport and with convenient transportation to Milan can be found on this page.
