Flying from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Milan Bergamo Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 10 minutes.
The timezone in Milan is UTC+1, which is one hour behind Helsinki.
Take your pick of six weekly Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Milan Bergamo Airport flights. The 10:40 departure with Ryanair is the earliest available. Norwegian Air Sweden operates the last service of the day at 17:25.
Your HEL to BGY flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months such as September, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Ryanair has direct flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Milan Bergamo Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Milan — and maybe even more of Italy if you have time.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Ryanair on this route.
Ryanair leads the way as the most punctual carrier for HEL to BGY flights, with 97.06% of services arriving on schedule.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Milan Bergamo Airport. These are the top stopovers between HEL and BGY:
Copenhagen Airport
Hamburg International Airport
Tallinn Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY)
Currently, $55 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Milan Bergamo Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $110. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's often best to book in advance if you want to get cheap tickets from HEL to BGY. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Milan Bergamo Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from HEL to BGY by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Milan Bergamo Airport.
Handy information about Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Helsinki Vantaa Airport earns top marks for on-time performance. 84% of flights that take off from HEL land on time.
Helsinki Vantaa Airport is about 18 kilometres from central Helsinki. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Have an early flight from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Milan Bergamo Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to HEL:
Arriving at Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY)
Consider staying in a hotel close to BGY if you have a late Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Milan Bergamo Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Milan Bergamo Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Surprice, RentSmart24 or Galdieri Rent and experience the lesser-explored corners of Milan and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Milan Bergamo Airport around two weeks before you travel.
Getting from Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY) to central Milan
From Milan Bergamo Airport, Milan is approximately 48 kilometres away. It takes around 50 minutes to drive to the centre.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour.
When to fly to Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY)
The quietest month for a flight from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Milan Bergamo Airport is March, while August is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Milan based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Lock in your flight from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Milan Bergamo Airport for July if you want to visit Milan during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 16ºC and 35ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -1ºC and 9ºC. Search for cheap tickets from HEL to BGY sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Italy
You've seen Milan, now it's time to explore other parts of Italy. Travel about 483 kilometres south-east to Rome to check off its top sights. From Vatican Museums to St. Peter's Basilica and Saint Peter's Square, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you're ready to explore another well-known destination in Italy, head for Turin, roughly 129 kilometres west of Milan. Museo Nazionale del Cinema, Juventus Museum and Duomo di Torino e Cappella della Sacra Sindone are among the biggest draws.


