Travelling from Istanbul to Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY): What you need to know
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) is Istanbul's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Istanbul to Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY) taking off from here.
The timezone in Milan is UTC+1, which is two hours behind Istanbul. Milan Bergamo Airport is located in Milan.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your flight from Istanbul to BGY.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as August and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Airport (IST)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling and perhaps even explore a different city. When browsing cheap flights from Istanbul to BGY departing from Istanbul Airport (IST), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Top options include:
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG)
IST is about 40 kilometres from central Istanbul. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Want a stress-free start to your break? Stay near Istanbul Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Istanbul to Milan Bergamo Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels are just what you're after:
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
You can book a direct Istanbul to Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY) plane ticket out of Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW). Check if flying out of SAW makes more sense for your journey.
Pegasus offers direct flights from Istanbul to BGY leaving from SAW. Book your favourite aisle (or window) seat and arrive at your destination in a single journey.
Pegasus Airlines is the top choice for bookings on the SAW to BGY route.
Flights between Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and Milan Bergamo Airport are more likely to be on time with Pegasus Airlines than with any other carrier.
With public transport, you can travel from central Istanbul to SAW in about 1 hour 40 minutes. The terminal is roughly 48 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
Taking off bright and early? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport the day before your Istanbul to BGY flight:
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 68%. This figure provides insight into how frequently flights that depart from this airport land on schedule.
About Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY)
Book a hotel close to BGY if you have a late flight from Istanbul to Milan Bergamo Airport. Settle into one of these accommodation options and be in bed sooner:
To get the best deal, book your vehicle around two weeks in advance of your Istanbul to Milan Bergamo Airport flight.
Getting from Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY) to central Milan
Central Milan is around 48 kilometres from Milan Bergamo Airport and takes about 50 minutes to reach by car. Look into how to get from the airport to the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
It takes around 1 hour if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY)
At the moment, Rs15,813 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Milan Bergamo Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs38,924. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Get cheap flights from Istanbul to BGY by booking seven months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
The best month for picking up cheap Istanbul to Milan Bergamo Airport tickets is December. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then select the dates that offer the biggest savings.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know when a new deal shows up on plane tickets from Istanbul to BGY.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Istanbul to Milan Bergamo Airport.
The best time to fly from Istanbul to Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY)
Think about the kind of experience you want when planning your trip dates. November is the quietest month to visit Milan. August is when most people book flights from Istanbul to Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
The warmest month in Milan is July, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC and 35ºC. Lock in your Istanbul to BGY plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from Istanbul to Milan Bergamo Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC and 9ºC.
More about Milan
Once you've booked your flight from Istanbul to Milan Bergamo Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Milan:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be tricky to know where to begin. Leonardo's Last Supper Museum, Milan Cathedral and Teatro alla Scala are highlights which should be on every Milan itinerary.
Explore more of Italy
Turin is just one of the many cities in Italy waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Milan. Around 177 kilometres away to the west, check out popular attractions including Museo Nazionale del Cinema, Juventus Museum and Duomo di Torino e Cappella della Sacra Sindone.
Genoa is another standout destination in Italy and is around 153 kilometres southwest of Milan. No journey is complete without dropping by Doge's Palace, Aquarium of Genoa and Acquario Genova.
