Northern Italy's leading low-cost gateway near Bergamo.
Opened
1937
Location
Orio al Serio, Italy
Il Caravaggio International Airport, officially named after the Renaissance painter Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio who was born near Bergamo, serves as one of the primary airports for the Milan metropolitan area alongside Malpensa and Linate. Located in Orio al Serio in the Bergamo province of Lombardy, it handles tens of millions of passengers annually and is one of Italy's busiest airports.
The airport is a major hub for Ryanair, which operates a large base there, making it a central node in the low-cost carrier network across Europe. Its proximity to Milan, approximately 45 kilometres from the city centre, has made it a popular alternative to Milan's other airports, particularly for budget travellers.
Despite its relatively modest size compared to Milan Malpensa, Orio al Serio has grown significantly since the expansion of low-cost aviation in Europe, handling routes to numerous European destinations and select international points.
Terminals
The airport operates a single passenger terminal that has undergone multiple expansions to accommodate growing traffic.
Getting to & from
Passengers can reach central Milan and Bergamo via dedicated bus services, including Autostradale and other coach operators, with journey times of approximately 50–60 minutes to Milan.
Airlines here
Ryanair is the dominant carrier and maintains a significant base at the airport, alongside other low-cost operators including Wizz Air.
Notable facts
- ›Named after Baroque painter Caravaggio, who was born in the Bergamo province.
- ›Ryanair operates one of its largest Italian bases at Orio al Serio.
- ›The airport serves as an alternative Milan-area gateway, roughly 45 km from Milan city centre.
- ›It is one of the top five busiest airports in Italy by passenger traffic.
- ›The airport underwent significant terminal expansion works during the 2010s to increase capacity.
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