Bergamo International Airport (BGY), whose official name is Il Caravaggio International Airport (it is also called Milan-Bergamo Airport), mainly serves low-cost traffic to Bergamo and its surrounding area. In 2016, almost 11.2 million passengers flew to and from the airport, an increase of 7.3% compared to the previous year.
Tribute to baroque painters
The name Il Caravaggio International Airport is a tribute to the Italian Baroque painter Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio (or Amerighi Caravaggio), who was born on September 29, 1571 in Milan and died on July 18, 1610 in Porto Ercole.
The airport, which opened in 1972, is located 3.7 kilometers from Bergamo. Low-cost carrier Ryanair is by far the largest airline operating at the airport. The most passengers - 489,080 - traveled to and from London Stansted Airport in 2016. Other airlines that operate at the airport include Pegasus Airlines, Volotea and Wizz Air.
In total, there are 14 airlines flying to and from Bergamo Airport. In addition, there are 14 companies operating seasonal charter flights from and to the airport.
Direct flights to Sweden
Ryanair also has a direct flight from Stockholm Skavsta Airport (Nyköping) to the airport. The company also plans to operate a direct flight between Landvetter, Gothenburg and Il Caravaggio International Airport from March 25.
In addition to passenger traffic, a considerable amount of cargo is flown to and from Bergamo Airport. There are three cargo terminals that handle goods from the companies Sacbo, DHL and UPS.
In 2016, 79,953 aircraft arrived and departed from Il Caravaggio International Airport. Eleven years earlier, the number was 51,635, representing a 54.5% increase over that period.
There are connections to a variety of European airports from Milan - Bergamo Airport, including Billund in Denmark, Kastrup, Copenhagen and Brussels.
Car rental companies
About ten car rental companies have offices at the airport, so passengers who want to continue their journey with a car can choose to rent from both international and local companies. The A4 highway, which connects Turin and Trieste via Milan and Rome. Venice connects to the airport.
This means that there are good connections for getting around by motor vehicle after the traveler has landed and wants to continue by road or is about to take a flight.
Although Il Caravaggio International Airport is not a particularly large airport, it has a wide range of shops and restaurants. Currently, 17 restaurants, cafés and wine bars offer visitors a wide range of tastes and price levels.
There are also food shops specializing in Italian delicacies for the traveler to purchase at the airport during their trip.
In addition, the airport houses ATMs and exchange offices, a small pharmacy and a tourist office, which can provide information about the local area. There is also free WI-FI. A church is also built inside the terminal area.
Over 5,000 car parking spaces are available for travelers. They are both in parking decks and in the open, for short and long term parking.
Passengers who need to travel between Il Caravaggio International Airport, Milan Malpensa and Milan Linate - the distance is about 90 kilometers and 39.5 kilometers respectively - can get information on the best way to travel between these airports via this website: https://www.rome2rio.com/s/Milan-Linate-Airport-LIN/Il-Caravaggio-Bergamo.
Special services for people with disabilities
Special services are provided for persons with disabilities at Il Caravaggio International Airport. It is possible to obtain assistance at the check-out desk of the long-term parking area at the entrance to the passenger terminal (at the beginning of the passenger road adapted for the visually impaired) and at the information point in the terminal.
The dedicated staff takes care of the passenger and accompanies him/her during check-in, through the security check and - after stopping in the "sala Amica" lounge if necessary - to the gate.
In addition, the airport is equipped with wheelchairs and ambulifts that allow passengers with disabilities to board aircraft in optimal comfort. Access to the airport has also been facilitated by sidewalks equipped with lowered ramps and special paths adapted for the visually impaired.
In addition, inside the airport terminal there are adapted paths for the visually impaired, as well as lifts and toilets specially equipped for people with walking difficulties.
VIP card
Through the Il Caravaggio International Airport website: milanbergamoairport.it, travelers can get more information about the airport. Travelers can also buy a VIP card via this website: fastandvip.it.
Through this card, travelers can enjoy a wide range of exclusive benefits, such as unlimited use of the VIP Lounge and access to the fast track at the security checkpoint, a special check-in desk, TV with SKY internet connection and WI-FI service.
In addition, travelers have access to discounts in the shops included in the VIP card and discounts on travel insurance.
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