Travelling from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY): what you need to know
Milan is one hour ahead of Cardiff and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your CWL to BGY flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Travelling during a peak month such as June? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Cardiff Airport to Orio al Serio International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between CWL and BGY:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Alicante-Elche Airport
Dublin Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
At the moment, R 1,542 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Cardiff Airport to Orio al Serio International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 3,151. Remember that fares may change due to demand when booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from CWL to BGY if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some great early bird deals.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in each month when searching for a flight from Cardiff Airport to Orio al Serio International Airport.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from CWL to BGY by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Select your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Cardiff Airport to Orio al Serio International Airport.
Handy information about Cardiff Airport (CWL)
When it comes to Cardiff Airport's on-time performance, 66.16% of flights complete their journey on time.
Cardiff Airport is about 27 kilometres from central Cardiff. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near CWL? If you've booked an early flight from Cardiff Airport to Orio al Serio International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Cardiff Airport to Orio al Serio International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near BGY instead:
Pick up an Orio al Serio International Airport rental car and explore Milan and beyond with your own set of wheels. Surprice, RentSmart24 and Galdieri Rent are well-known companies you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from Orio al Serio International Airport around two weeks ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) to central Milan
Orio al Serio International Airport to central Milan has a drive time of around 1 hour. It's approximately 64 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes around 2 hours 20 minutes.
When to fly to Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Cardiff Airport to Orio al Serio International Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Milan. If you're after a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Before locking in your flight from Cardiff Airport to Orio al Serio International Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Milan, with the temperature ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Search for cheap tickets from CWL to BGY sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Italy
Milan has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Italy just waiting to be explored. About 483 kilometres south-east of Milan, a trip to Rome will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Colosseum, World’s smallest country Vatican City tour - City of Rome Capital, Italy (Self-Guided free walking tour) by FreeGuides.com and Trevi Fountain.
Turin is another essential stop in Italy and is around 129 kilometres west of Milan. No journey is complete without seeing Galleria Sabauda (Palazzo Reale), Egyptian Museum and Royal Palace of Turin.