YerkezhanBergamo airport is known as BGY Airport, Orio al Serio Airport, Milan Bergamo Airport and is the only airport in Bergamo.
Public transportation is the most convenient and cost-effective way to get from Bergamo city center to the airport and vice versa. Bergamo is a small town, therefore it will take you around 20-30 minutes depending on the traffic. The route: Line 1 (Airport Bus). The frequency of the bus Number 1, between Bergamo city center and the airport, is every 20 minutes.
Where can I buy Bergamo bus tickets?
The tickets can be purchased at ticket machines at the train station or inside the bus, ATB offices, ATB mobile app, or tabaccheria [/ta.bak.keˈri.a/] shops.
- You can download the application called ATB Mobile app by clicking here. With ATB Mobile app you can find Bergamo and its surrounding municipalities public transport routes and timetables, purchase tickets, receive information about parkings, LTZs and the bike sharing La BiGi service.
- If you buy your ticket in tabaccheria shop, you might need to validate it as shown in the photo below. Validation means the machine stamps the date and the time of when your journey starts. As the single tickets are valid for only 75 minutes.
- There are ticket vending machines inside the bus:
This machine is usually behind the driver, in front of the bus. Accepts coins, banknotes and cards. You can pay by contactless as well.
There is another machine in the middle of the bus and at the back entrance of the bus, that accepts only card payments. You can only tap once with one card per traveller. You cannot pay for 2 or more tickets with the same card. Please note that this machine will not print ticket.
Bergamo province is divided into zones. In order to travel from the airport to the city center, you have to cover more than 3 zones, therefore, the ticket price for an adult is €3.50. When buying a ticket, choose Piu Zone 120’ for €3.50. This ticket is valid for 120 minutes (this covers the funicular as well)
Ticket price for children:
If you are traveling with children, the ticket price for a child under 1 meter in height is free, but the child must be accompanied by a paying adult.
The schedule of the Bergamo buses
The timing of the bus changes depending on the season. You have to check on the website https://atb.bergamo.it/en/public-transport/routes-stops-and-timetables. The timetables change depending on school / holiday seasons, and on the day of the week. The schedule is different from Monday to Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Sometimes the bus might be delayed, therefore please plan your trip ahead and try to make it to the airport at least 2 hours before your departure. Even 3 hours, during the holiday season, fashion week or expo, as due to long security queues, there is a possibility of missing the flight.
Pro-tip: Take the bus No.1 from the bus stop called Porta Nuova rather than the train station in order to avoid the crowd and get a seat on a bus. The bus stop is located in front of the pharmacy Porta Nuova (photos below). You will see an airplane sign at the bus stop, as shown on the photo:
Farmacia Portanuova – Porta Nuova Pharmacy, Bergamo city center
Usually you will find a bus schedule here, to find out what time the bus departs from Bergamo city center to the airport.
