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BGY Il Caravaggio International Airport

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Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) serves Milan, about 45 km northeast of Milan. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATABGY
ICAOLIME
ServesMilan
From centre46 km
Non-stop80
Airlines7
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Elevation238 m

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The airport in numbers

Il Caravaggio International Airport — facts & history

We pulled Il Caravaggio International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 17M passengers in 2025, against a peak of 17M in 2024.

Opened
1937
89 years ago
Passengers / year
17M
as of 2025
Elevation
238 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
heliport
Passengers per year, 1994–2025

Figures: Wikidata (CC0) · Wikipedia

Airport to city

Getting from Il Caravaggio International Airport to Milan

The airport is about 45 km northeast of Milan, about 65 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: Rome (Leonardo Express to Termini), Milan (Malpensa Express), Pisa, Naples all have a direct train. Smaller airports: a shuttle bus.

Taxi & apps: Rome and Milan have a regulated flat fare from the airport into the historic centre — insist on it. Use only a white taxi from the official rank. Uber is limited (Uber Black only in big cities); FreeNow is active. Estimated fare to the centre: €66–€105.

Tipping: Not customary; a small round-up.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~46 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~65 min€66–€105
Private transfer~65 minfixed upfront
Car rental~65 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From BGY to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Morterone28 km39 min€41–€65
Verona104 km109 min€144–€229
Genoa153 km161 min€211–€335
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Il Caravaggio International Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~€66–€105 to the centre.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Bergamo ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport

Non-stop flights to about 80 destinations, operated by 7 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Ryanair · Wizz Air · Wizz Air Ukraine · Blue Panorama Airlines · Meridiana · Pegasus Airlines

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Il Caravaggio International Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Il Caravaggio International Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Il Caravaggio International Airport to the centre of Milan?
Rome (Leonardo Express to Termini), Milan (Malpensa Express), Pisa, Naples all have a direct train. Smaller airports: a shuttle bus. The airport is about 45 km northeast of Milan, about 65 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Il Caravaggio International Airport to Milan?
Roughly €66–€105 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Il Caravaggio International Airport?
Rome and Milan have a regulated flat fare from the airport into the historic centre — insist on it. Use only a white taxi from the official rank. Uber is limited (Uber Black only in big cities); FreeNow is active.
What's the cheapest way from Il Caravaggio International Airport to Milan?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Rome (Leonardo Express to Termini), Milan (Malpensa Express), Pisa, Naples all have a direct train. Smaller airports: a shuttle bus.
Can I get from Il Caravaggio International Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Rome (Leonardo Express to Termini), Milan (Malpensa Express), Pisa, Naples all have a direct train. Smaller airports: a shuttle bus. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Il Caravaggio International Airport?
About 80 destinations, including Vilnius, Rygge, Santiago, Tarbes. 7 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Il Caravaggio International Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Il Caravaggio International Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Il Caravaggio International Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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