Lombardy And The Lakes Italy Travel Guide
Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY), referred to as Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport, is the closest to Bergamo, about 5 kilometers (3 miles) southeast.
Efficient transfer options connect all three airports to Bergamo city.
All airports offer useful facilities including car rental agencies, ATMs, currency exchange, duty-free, and dining. Free Wi-Fi is available.
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Flights straight to BGY originate mainly from European cities. For intercontinental travel, MXP or LIN are common points of entry.
Driving in Italian cities has challenges: narrow streets, ZTLs, assertive local drivers. Plan routes carefully to skip unexpected ZTL entries. GPS systems often do not account for ZTLs.
Drive on the right. Speed limits: 50 km/h (urban), 90 km/h (secondary), 110 km/h (main), 130 km/h (motorways). Seatbelts are mandatory for all passengers.
Italy shares land borders with France, Switzerland, Austria, Slovenia. As part of the Schengen Area, routine passport checks are generally absent at internal land borders for EU citizens. Non-EU citizens holding a Schengen visa must ensure their visa allows for re-entry if they exit the Schengen Area.
Bergamo is a landlocked city found in Lombardy.
While Bergamo itself lacks direct water transport, the region hosts several scenic lakes.
No specific exit fees or taxes are typically levied directly on departing passengers from Italian airports; these charges are typically part of the ticket price.
If you made eligible purchases (over €154.94 per store for non-EU residents) and plan to claim a VAT refund, allow extra time for this process at the airport.
Ryanair dominates operations at BGY. A Low-cost european airline, Volotea, and other low-cost carriers also operate here, connecting to numerous European cities like London, Dublin, Berlin, Barcelona, and Paris.
Milan Linate Airport serves traditional airlines like ITA Airways, Lufthansa, British Airways, and France's National airline, mainly for domestic and short-haul Intra-european flights.
Milan Malpensa Airport handles major airlines worldwide, including Aa, Delta, United, Emirates, Qatar Airways, and Lufthansa, connecting travelers to international hubs across North America, Asia, and other continents.
