Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or are just quickly passing through, our Bergamo Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit. Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.
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The security staff will not let you sleep, they will kick you to [the] arrival area, then in two hours to [the] departure area and in another hours they keep running around you to wake u up. Horrible. Only one working electric outlet in [the] whole airport. Did I mention toilets ? Horror! You will not believe this until you check it on your own. -mandela
BGY Airport Overview
To help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down about what to expect during your time at Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport (Code: BGY).
What to Expect
Bergamo Airport is a mid-size, two-level terminal with 11 departure gates and a wide selection of eateries and shops on both sides of security. WiFi is available, and there are some charging stations. For additional services and comforts, economy-class passengers can pay to access one of the airport’s private lounges.
Sleeping in Bergamo Airport
According to many travellers, Bergamo Airport offers a lower quality of airport sleeping. The seating areas are few and far between. The seats you can find are metal, uncomfortable, and un-sleepable due to the armrests. But you will find plenty of fellow travellers setting up camp on the floor. If you do plan on joining them, bring a few extra layers of clothing or, even better, a sleeping mat or bag for a more comfortable rest. Expect to be surrounded by many other travellers, and don’t be shocked if you get poked awake by a cleaner with a broom.
Landside – Recent reviews describe the landside arrivals hall as crowded, bright, cold and noisy overnight, with very limited seating, dirty or closed washrooms and staff who often wake sleeping passengers and move them along; some travellers also mention homeless or “sketchy” people sharing the space, so strong nerves and a willingness to sleep on the floor are essential. A small passageway near the tourist information desk was mentioned as better than other areas. Several travellers felt generally safe thanks to constant security patrols and the number of people around, but many still reported getting little or no real sleep.
Airside – Travellers report that the departures area typically closes around midnight and reopens in the early hours; some were kept in arrivals until security opened, while others were allowed through earlier, so overnight access and enforcement of “no sleeping” rules seem to vary from night to night. Those who managed to stay airside generally found it quieter and less crowded than arrivals, with a more relaxed attitude from staff, 24-hour cafés/bars and vending machines, but still complained about bright lights, cool temperatures and frequent loud announcements and music.
- A Gates (Airside) – departure/transit area used by many overnight passengers; quieter and more spacious than landside, with some armrest-free seating, a 24/7 bistro/café and other food options, but still bright and often chilly.
- B Gates (Airside) – upstairs food court. (Updated: Nov 2025)
For uninterrupted sleep, there are nine sleep pods in the terminal and hotels nearby. See Airport Hotels in the guide below.
Read the latest traveller reviews for more tips. For more airport information, continue scrolling down to explore more in our Bergamo Airport Guide.
In this guide we may refer to locations as “landside” and “airside”. Landside is the public area of the terminal located in the non-secure zone, before security. Airside is the secure area of the terminal that you must reach by going through security.
Airport Hours
Bergamo Airport is open 24 hours for landside access. Airside typically closes after the last departing flight (around 1:00 AM) and reopens around 4:00 AM for security screening. A valid boarding pass is required to remain airside overnight.
Rest & Relaxation Zones
Cots
Bergamo Airport Hotels & Sleep Pods
Quick Facts
- Nearest Hotel: Inside the Airport
- Sleep Cabins & Pods: Yes
- Day Rooms: Yes
- Nearby Hotels with Shuttles: Yes ($ – paid)
When the prospect of sleeping on the floor or in a chair is giving you nightmares, there is good news for those of you who are looking to sleep at Bergamo Airport in comfort. If you are on a layover, you must pass through immigration/security as there is no transit hotel. In the public area of the terminal, you will find sleep pods that can be booked for short-term or overnight stays. Most nearby hotels provide airport shuttles for a fee.
Hotel inside Bergamo Airport
ZZZleepandGo – There are nine soundproof sleep pods in the terminal’s public area. Pods come equipped with a bed, WiFi, a flight status screen and electrical outlets. Hours: open 24 hours. Rates: € 71 from 11:00 PM to 6:00 AM • €76 from 8:00 PM to 6:00 AM and from 11:00 PM to 8:00 AM • €80 from 8:00 PM to 8:00 AM. » Check Rates
Hotels near the airport
- NH Orio Al Serio – The hotel is a 15-minute walk via an underground walkway from the airport or a quick shuttle ride for a fee. » Check Rates
- 57 ResHotel Orio » Check Rates
- Winter Garden Hotel » Check Rates
- B&B Hotel Bergamo » Check Rates
- Arli Hotel » Check Rates
- GombitHotel » Check Rates
- Petronilla Hotel » Check Rates
For more options, visit Tripadvisor to see a list of hotels near Bergamo Airport that can be sorted by price, distance, traveller rating and popularity.
Airport Lounges
Pay-per-use, Single Visit Passes & Lounge Memberships
Regardless of what class of service you are flying, there are lounges that you can enter by paying at the door or purchasing a lounge pass.
HelloSky Milan Bergamo Lounge – Location: Airside, near the B Gates. Hours: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM. Showers: Yes. Dedicated Rest Zone: Yes. Sleep Facilities: Yes (Air Rooms are available for short stays). Lounge Access: Pay at the door (€35) • Prepaid lounge passes • Lounge membership programs • Credit card programs (Diners Club) • Business or First Class passengers and elite frequent flyers of select airlines.
Landside VIP Lounge – Location: Main Terminal, Landside, before Security Checks, opposite the ticket desk, next to the shopping area. Hours: 4:30 AM – 8:00 PM. Showers: No. Dedicated Rest Zone: No. Sleep Facilities: No. Lounge Access: Pay at the door (€25 on-site; €23 online via Milan Bergamo Airport website) • Lounge membership programs • Credit card rewards programs.
Drinking Water
Free water refill stations are available airside.
Landside, drinking water is generally limited to restroom taps on Level 0 or purchasing bottled water from shops and vending machines.
Food & Drinks
Food concessions throughout both terminals operate with varying schedules. There are no 24 hour food options at the time of this update. If this has changed, click here to update the guide.
Luggage Storage & Lockers
Self-service lockers are not available.
A staffed Left Luggage / Baggage Deposit service operates outdoors in the Mobility Plaza, between the terminal and the railway station.
Hours: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Rate: €5 per bag, per day
Mobile Charging
Charging options are limited but available:
- Airside: Power outlets and USB ports have been reported near Gates A12/A13 and B2/B3. Some seating in the Gate A area includes USB fast-charging ports (USB-A only; no USB-C reported).
- Landside: A paid charging locker in the Arrivals waiting area reportedly charges €2 for 30 minutes and includes USB-A, USB-C, and Apple cables.
Showers
Showers are available in the HelloSky Milan Bergamo Lounge, located on the Airside. The rate is € 52 (lounge + shower access) or € 32 (shower only).
WiFi/Internet
Free unlimited WiFi is available at Bergamo Airport. Connect to the “SACBO WIFI” network.
Security & Safety
At the time of this update, we have no reports from travellers commenting on safety issues at Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport. However, sleeping in any airport can include a certain level of risk, especially when travelling alone. It’s essential to take certain precautions to ensure your safety and the security of your valuables. Here are a few tips:
- Safety First. It’s a good idea to know where the security office is and look for video cameras where you plan to sleep. You can also ask the security personnel for advice on the safest places to spend the night.
- Don’t Seclude Yourself. If you’re travelling alone, we recommend you stay near other travellers or close to security. This will help you feel more secure and deter potential thieves.
- Hide Your Valuables. It’s also important to hide your valuables. Please don’t leave them out in plain view, as this could make you a target for theft. Additionally, if you are a deep sleeper, you may want to padlock your bag to something or sleep with your bag up against a wall to make it harder for someone to access zippers and pockets. We have received reports of sleepers who awoke without their phones and laptop bags. The travellers were left with just their headphones and laptop bag strap.
- Stay Alert. It’s best to stay alert and awake if you feel unsafe or uncomfortable. Drink coffee or other caffeinated beverages to help you stay awake, and remember that you can always catch up on sleep during your flight. These simple precautions can help you enjoy a safe night at the airport.
More Airport Information
ATMs / Cash Machines – Need cash? ATMs are available. Fees may apply, so check your bank’s fee schedule and daily withdrawal limits when travelling internationally.
Banking Services – Several banks and financial service providers operate within the terminal, including Banca Popolare di Bergamo, Credito Bergamasco, and Euronet Worldwide.
Chapel – A chapel is available for quiet reflection. Location: One level below the Arrivals area.
Currency Exchange – Forexchange provides currency exchange services both landside and airside. Multiple counters are available throughout the terminal.
Drinking Water – see “Drinking Water” above.
Duty-Free & Shopping – A Dufry Duty-Free store is available, along with a range of additional retail shops selling travel essentials, gifts, and convenience items.
Fast Track – Fast Track security access is available for a fee. Passes can be purchased online or on-site. Availability and pricing may vary.
Food & Drinks – see “Food & Drinks” above.
Information Desk – While we do not have any information about a dedicated Information Desk, there is a Tourism Office. Location: Unknown. Hours: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM (Mon-Sat) and 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Sun).
Hotels – See “Airport Hotels” above.
Lounges – See “Airport Lounges” above.
Luggage Storage & Lockers – see “Luggage Storage & Lockers” above.
Medical Services – There is a medical centre, which is staffed by one nurse and one doctor.
Mobile Charging – see “Mobile Charging” above.
Pharmacy – Farmacia Comunale dell’Aeroporto is available for basic pharmaceutical and health-related purchases. Hours: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM.
Prayer Room – A quiet prayer and meditation room is available landside.
Rest Zones – see “Rest & Relaxation Zones” above.
Showers – see “Showers” above.
SIM Cards – A reader has asked us to include where to buy SIM Cards. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.
WiFi / Internet – See “WiFi / Internet” above.
Buses
Airport Bus connects the airport with Bergamo every 20 minutes every day. For routes, fares and schedules, visit the Airport Bus website. BGY airport is also accessible by bus from Bergamo, Milan, Brescia, Turin and Monza. The airport is also linked with Milan Fair and Malpensa Airport. For bus schedules, visit the Bergamo Airport website.
Car Rentals
The following car rental companies are available at Bergamo Airport: Autovia • Avis • Budget • Europcar • Firefly • Hertz • Interrent • Leasys • Locauto • Maggiore Rent • Sicily by Car • Sixt.
Hotel Shuttles
A few nearby hotels provide airport shuttles: 57 ResHotel Orio • BergHotel • NH Orio al Serio • Winter Garden Hotel. See also Airport Hotels above.
Taxis
Taxi ranks are outside arrivals.
Trains
While trains do not go directly to the airport, you can use the ATB bus service between the train station and the airport. The distance between the train station and the airport is ten minutes. For fares, routes and schedules, visit the Tren Italia and ATB websites for more details and timetables.
Last updated: 2026-01-15
This guide is for informational purposes only to assist with your planning. All information, including rates and hours, is subject to change at any time without notice. The information in this airport guide is based on information collected and/or received from the airports, lounges, hotels, transportation providers, and their websites. We are not representatives of any of the above-mentioned service providers. To report errors or to add/update any items mentioned in the guide: update the airport guide or write a review.