Flying from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Edinburgh Airport to Orio al Serio International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 25 minutes.
Milan is one hour ahead of Edinburgh and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Flights from EDI to BGY start at 06:00 — the earliest with Ryanair. The latest departure is at 20:50 with Ryanair. In total, you can choose from 11 weekly Edinburgh Airport to Orio al Serio International Airport flights.
Leave plenty of time to make your EDI to BGY flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month such as June? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Ryanair has direct flights from Edinburgh Airport to Orio al Serio International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Milan — and maybe even more of Italy if time allows.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Ryanair.
Ryanair is the most punctual carrier that operates EDI to BGY flights.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Edinburgh Airport to Orio al Serio International Airport. These are the top stopovers between EDI and BGY:
Stansted Airport
Cologne Bonn Airport
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Orio al Serio International Airport flight is R 318. A return fare is currently R 673. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To score cheap tickets from EDI to BGY, reserve your trip five months before your departure.
Plan your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Edinburgh Airport to Orio al Serio International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
67.94% of flights taking off from Edinburgh Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
To get to Edinburgh Airport from central Edinburgh, it'll take around 30 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of about 40 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel near EDI? If you're catching an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Orio al Serio International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
Book a hotel close to BGY if you're on a late Edinburgh Airport to Orio al Serio International Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up an Orio al Serio International Airport rental car and discover Milan and beyond with your own set of wheels. Surprice, RentSmart24 and Galdieri Rent are popular providers to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle from Orio al Serio International Airport around two weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) to central Milan
Orio al Serio International Airport is roughly 64 kilometres from central Milan. Driving there takes about 1 hour.
It takes roughly 2 hours 20 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Orio al Serio International Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Milan. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Milan is July, with the temperature ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF). Book your flights from Edinburgh Airport to Orio al Serio International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January has average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Search for cheap tickets from EDI to BGY around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Italy
Milan has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Italy you should also see. Around 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.
Around 129 kilometres west of Milan, Turin is another essential stop in Italy. Start your sightseeing at Galleria Sabauda (Palazzo Reale), Egyptian Museum and Royal Palace of Turin.
