Flying from London to Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY): What you need to know
London has plenty of airports to leave from. Check out your departure options from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) when organising your flight from London to Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY). Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) are the city's other major bases.
Milan is one hour ahead of London. Orio al Serio International Airport is located in Milan, which is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Your flight from London to BGY won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Taking off during a peak time like school or public holidays? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
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Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS)
LHR is about 31 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to London Heathrow Airport? If you've booked an early flight from London to Orio al Serio International Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
68.18% of flights that leave from London Heathrow Airport land at their destination on schedule.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Make the most of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from London to Orio al Serio International Airport. Here's where you can connect between London Gatwick Airport and BGY:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
On public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in around 30 minutes. The terminal is roughly 80 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Flying off with the first light? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to BGY flight:
When it comes to keeping flights punctual, London Gatwick Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 69.26%.
Stansted Airport (STN)
Make it to your destination faster from Stansted Airport (STN). Direct flights from London to Orio al Serio International Airport are available from here.
Ryanair is one reputable carrier that offers direct London to BGY flight tickets from STN.
Ryanair sees the most traveller bookings for flights from STN to BGY.
Among carriers on this route, Ryanair leads the way for on-time arrivals.
From central London, STN is around 64 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour to get to the airport by car and 1 hour 25 minutes or so on public transport.
Make departure day worry-free — stay near Stansted Airport and know you'll reach the terminal with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early London to Orio al Serio International Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights touch down as expected. At STN, that figure is 64.73%.
About Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
Consider staying in a hotel close to BGY if you have a late flight from London to Orio al Serio International Airport. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up an Orio al Serio International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Surprice, RentSmart24 or Galdieri Rent and explore beyond Milan's main sights.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride around two weeks before your London to Orio al Serio International Airport flight.
Getting from Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) to central Milan
The centre of Milan is around 48 kilometres from Orio al Serio International Airport. Journey times by car hire or cab will vary based on traffic conditions, so do a little research ahead of your trip.
Travelling by public transport will take you roughly 2 hours 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Orio al Serio International Airport is Rs4,923. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs9,846. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares may change.
Snap up cheap flights from London to BGY by booking 11 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
Plan your trip for April. That's the best month for landing a great bargain on London to Orio al Serio International Airport tickets. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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The best time to fly from London to Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from London to Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY). August is the busiest month to visit Milan. If you like your getaways a little more chill, go in April.
Book a London to BGY flight ticket departing in July if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Milan to range from 16ºC to 35ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from London to Orio al Serio International Airport in January when temperatures are between -1ºC and 9ºC.
More about Milan
Start your Milan trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from London to Orio al Serio International Airport, check out our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be hard to know where to begin. The Last Supper Museum, Milan Cathedral and Teatro alla Scala are popular attractions which should be on every Milan itinerary.
Explore more of Italy
Milan will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other parts of Italy just waiting to be discovered. About 177 kilometres west of Milan, a trip to Turin will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like Museo Nazionale del Cinema, Juventus Museum and Duomo di Torino e Cappella della Sacra Sindone.
If you're looking to explore another side of Italy, head for Genoa, roughly 153 kilometres south-west of Milan. Palazzo Ducale, Aquarium of Genoa and Ville de Gênes are among its highlights.
