Bergamo Airport & Transfer Guide

If you’re heading on an Italian ski holiday this winter, there’s a chance you’ll be flying into Bergamo Airport. Also known as Orio Al Serio International Airport, Bergamo is serviced predominantly by budget airlines but its location makes it a haven for skiers. If your journey takes you through this transport hub in Northern Italy, we’ve got you covered. Here’s everything you need to know about Bergamo Airport and transfers to local ski resorts.

Airport Location

Bergamo Airport is just over 2 miles southeast of the city of Bergamo. It’s also a useful alternative for those travelling to Milan – sitting just 45 kilometres northeast of the city.

Closest Ski Resorts to Bergamo Airport

Bergamo airport’s northern location means it’s ideally located for easy access to some of the most popular Italian ski resorts. Here are some of the closest:

Valle di Susa – 223 km/ 2hours 50 minutes
Passo Tonale – 127 km/ 2hours 40 minutes
Champoluc – 217 km/ 3hours 10 minutes
Cavalese – 239 km/ 3 hours 5 minutes
Breuil-Cervinia – 230 km/ 3 hours 15 minutes
Pila – 229 km/ 3 hours
Andermatt (Switzerland) – 227 km/ 3 hours 20 minutes
Courmayeur – 260 km/ 3 hours 5 minutes
St Mortiz (Switzerland) – 185 km/ 3 hours 50 minutes
Bormio – 166 km/ 3 hours 15 minutes
Madonna di Campiglio – 178 km/ 3 hours 20 minutes

Ortisei – 269 km/ 3 hours 25 minutes
Santa Cristina – 273 km/ 3 hours 30 minutes
Sauze d’Oulx – 264 km/ 3 hours 20 minutes
Val di Fiemme – 250 km/ 3 hours 20 minutes
San Sicario – 271km / 3 hours 25 minutes
Selva Gardena – 276 km/ 3 hours 35 minutes
Val Gardena – 277 km/ 3 hours 40 minutes
Claviere – 274 km/ 3 hours 30 minutes
La Thuile – 274 km/ 3 hours 40 minutes
Santa Caterina – 149 km/ 3 hours 20 minutes

Airlines Flying Into Bergamo Airport

Here’s a list of the most common airlines flying into Bergamo Airport:

Air Arabia Maroc
Albastar
Almasria Airlines
APG Airlines
Arkia Israeli Airlines
Blue Air
Blue Panorama Airlines
BMI Regional
Ernest Airlines
Lufthansa

Meridiana
Mistral Air
Neos
Nouvelair
Pegasus Airlines
Pobeda Airlines
Ryanair
Ukraine International Airlines
Volotea
W!zz Air

Bergamo Airport Public Transport Links

There are regular buses running from Bergamo airport to the closest railway station. This railway station will help you get around much of the local area. If you’re travelling to a ski resort by public transport, expect a very long journey with many changes. This isn’t a recommended option.

Alternative Airports Nearby

Whether you’re struggling to find the flight you need or need a diversion, it’s always helpful to know the closest airports. Here are some nearby alternatives:

Milan Linate – 51 km/ 50 minutes
Brescia Airport Montichiari – 69 km/ 55 minutes
Milan Malpensa – 95 km/ 1 hour 35 minutes
Verona Airport – 109 km/ 1 hour 25 minutes
Parma Giuseppe Verdi Airport – 167 km/ 1 hour 55 minutes

Cost of Flying with your Skis to Bergamo Airport

We’ve looked at the small print for the airline providers flying into Bergamo. Here’s what it’ll cost to travel with your own skis:

Albastar - €50 per flight
Blue Panorama Airlines - €10 per kg per flight
BMI Regional - €60 per flight (when baggage is over 23kg)
Ernest Airlines - €83 per flight

Lufthansa - €50 per flight (if exceeds baggage allowance)
Meridiana - €50 per flight
Mistral Air – Baggage allowance
Nouvelair – Unspecified charge
Pobeda Airlines – Unspecified charge

Ryanair - €40 per flight
Ukraine International Airlines – Excess baggage charge
Volotea – Excess baggage charge
W!zz Air - €30 per flight

*All the baggage prices are aproximate. It may change depending on departure/arrival point and other factors.

Cost of Transfers from Bergamo Airport

We aim to offer the best value transfers in the Alps. We do this by working with a dynamic pricing structure. This means we have no set quote – your price will vary depending on circumstance.

We try to be as transparent as possible in our pricing, so we thought we’d share our structure with you. We start with our base figure and then alter this depending on the conditions of your journey. Your quote will only ever be reduced – never increased!

Here’s what we consider when pricing your quote:

The airport and destination of your transfer
The number of people travelling
The day of travel (pssst… travel midweek for a discount!)
The time of travel
Any special discounts we can offer

There are some substantial savings to be had by travelling off-peak and off-season – if you’re looking to cut costs, this is the way to travel.

We’ll also give some attention to vehicle availability, transfer schedule, vehicle utilisation and other costs like road tolls or parking when quoting your transfer.

If you want to find out more about our transfer prices, you can do so here.

Important Information for Bergamo Airport

If you are flying into Bergamo Airport, here are some vital links and useful info you may need:

Transfer from Bergamo Airport with Alps 2 Alps

Although we love to offer cut-rate transfers, we never skimp on service, quality or safety. Our English speaking drivers will get you from Bergamo Airport to your desired ski resort in the shortest possible time in the safest possible way. We pride ourselves on our reliability and punctuality.

Our modern fleet consists of Opela Vivaro, Renault Trafic and Mercedes E Class vehicles. All of which are fully equipped for winter conditions and comply with local authority regulation.

Find out more and book your transfer from Bergamo Airport here!