Milan Bergamo (LIME)

Milan Bergamo Airport (IATA: BGY, ICAO: LIME), also known as Orio al Serio International Airport, is one of northern Italy’s most important airports and a major gateway for both leisure and business travel. Located just a few kilometres from the city of Bergamo and around 50 km from Milan, it serves the wider Lombardy region and plays a strategic role in both passenger and cargo transport. Managed by SACBO, the airport has grown into one of Italy’s leading aviation hubs, combining operational efficiency with a strong network of domestic and international services.

In 2025, Milan Bergamo Airport handled 16,937,976 passengers and 24,531 tonnes of cargo, confirming its position as Italy’s third-busiest airport after Rome Fiumicino and Milan Malpensa. For the 2026 summer season, the airport announced a network of 152 routes served by 23 airlines across 44 countries, underlining its importance as one of Europe’s leading airports for short- and medium-haul connectivity.

The airport is especially well known for its strong low-cost presence, with Ryanair as its dominant carrier and one of its main operational bases, supported by a large and extensive route network. Other important airlines serving Bergamo include Wizz Air, Norwegian, Jazeera Airways and several additional scheduled and charter operators, giving the airport a broad mix of European and selected international destinations.