Bergamo Airport is one of the three serving Milan and is a favourite for people wanting to ski in the Dolomite range and the Italian Alps. The airport is some distance from Milan, an hour by road so bear that in mind if Milan is your destination.
A hire car can be the best way of making your way around the region as it will allow you to transport your ski gear more conveniently. Bergamo itself makes a lovely alternative to Milan itself and often gets overlooked by tourists to the area who focus on Milan.
Bergamo Airport Mini Guide
The Airport
Bergamo is the 4th busiest airport in Italy serving Milan and the ski resorts of the Italian Alps. Parking is easy at the airport with 5,000 spaces divided into short term and covered and uncovered long term parking.
Getting There
The airport is served by the budget airlines of many countries but the largest carrier is Ryanair with flights to and from nearly 70 airports Europe-wide.
Getting to your Destination From the Airport
There is a shuttle bus that operates every 30 minutes from the airport to Bergamo railway station for onward journeys. A number of bus companies operate routed from the airport to Bergamo and some, less frequently to Milan itself. TerraVision operate routes to the ski resorts from the airport but schedules and operations may vary. Check online www.terravision.eu or at the airport information desk where timetables are available. Taxis are available outside the arrivals hall and if you’ve pre-booked a Rhino hire car or wish to hire one, the desks are easily located in the public area of the arrivals hall. It is a very busy airport so be aware that unless you are quickly through controls, you may well have to queue, sending a party member through as soon as possible often helps you get away sooner.
Public Information
There is a public information and help point in the public area of the arrivals hall. There they can advise about onward transfers and other travel related matters.
Facilities
There are banking facilities available in the arrivals public area and ATMs dotted around the airport in both arrivals and departures. In the departures area basic post offices facilities are available for last minute postcards. There is a lost luggage desk which also takes baggage for storing for a fee dependent on the storage period.
The airport prides itself on its food facilities and there is a large number of restaurants, wine bars and cafes serving a range of food and snacks.
A church is available for Christian visitors although there are no facilities for multi-faith worship.
VIP lounge facilities are available with access to business communications and Wi-Fi is available throughout the airport building.
Can I Shop Till I Drop?
Being close to the fashion houses of Milan, airport duty free is stuffed with designer stores selling their clothes and accessories at duty free prices. Nearly every fashion label is represented there and duty free has been described there as a shopaholic’s dream. In addition there is the usual duty free alcohol and tobacco outlet also offering wine from the region. Finally, a local crafts and produce shop can help you with very last minute gifts.
Special Assistance
Bergamo takes the welfare of disabled travellers very seriously and has ensured that all public areas of the airport are readily accessible. They do advise though that you contact your tour operator or airline when booking to check arrangements at the airport.
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