Flying from Palese Airport (BRI) to Milan: what you need to know
Expect to be travelling for 1 hour 34 minutes. On average, that's the duration of a direct flight from Palese Airport to Milan.
Bari (the location of Palese Airport) and Milan share the same timezone — UTC+1.
Palese Airport (BRI) to Milano Linate Airport (LIN) is the most traveled route, with 254 weekly flights to choose from. If you have things to do before heading off, the last flight from BRI to LIN is with ITA Airways at 21:30. Go for the first departure with ITA Airways at 06:10 if you want to fly out earlier.
To ensure you get on your flight from BRI to Milan, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Flying during a popular month such as July? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Begin your journey with a direct flight from Palese Airport to Milan. From BRI, you can fly seamlessly to any of these Milan airports:
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
Milano Linate Airport (LIN)
You'll find a good selection of carriers that offer direct flights from Palese Airport to Milan, such as:
Once you've booked your cheap tickets from Palese Airport to Milan, get your travel documents ready. A passport or visa isn't necessary since you're travelling within Italy. As long as you have another valid proof of identity, like an ID card or driver's licence, you're ready to go.
BRI is around 8 miles from central Bari. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 45 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Palese Airport to Milan? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to BRI:
How to find the cheapest flights from Palese Airport (BRI) to Milan
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Palese Airport to Milan is £13. The cheapest price for a return flight is £25. Bear in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Lock in cheap tickets from BRI to Milan by booking 9 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
The cheapest month for tickets from Palese Airport to Milan is May. You can easily compare prices using the 'Whole month' tool and choose the date that offers the best deal.
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Airports in Milan
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) is around 30 miles from the centre of Milan. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is around 45 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 53 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Palese Airport to Milan. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MXP instead:
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
After your flight from Palese Airport to Milan has hit the tarmac, you can get to the city centre in around 58 minutes by car. Central Milan is approximately 40 miles from Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY).
The trip will take about 2 hours and 18 minutes on public transport.
There are some great places where you can make a pit stop near BGY. Unwind and get cosy after your flight from BRI to Milan at any of these perfectly located options:
Best time to go to Milan
July is the busiest month to board a flight from Palese Airport to Milan while February is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to go to Milan, consider the pace you like to travel at.
When booking your flight from Palese Airport to Milan, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Milan, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC to 35ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -1ºC and 9ºC. Search for cheap flights from BRI to Milan sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Milan
Start your Milan trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Palese Airport to Milan, check out our range of accommodation options including:
Grande Museo del Duomo di Milano and Milan Cathedral are a couple of top-rated attractions to put on your Milan to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II.
Complete your Milan trip with a car rental
Select one of our car rentals in Milan and explore the city on your own terms. Easily compare rates in one go to find your ideal ride once you've booked your hotel and cheap flights from Palese Airport to Milan.