Italy’s Milan Bergamo welcomed 4.8 million travellers between June and August 2025. The airport also saw a raft of new services and infrastructure developments over the summer period.
Non-Schengen markets were the main driver of passenger growth with traffic rising 1.7 per cent (1.05 million passengers) compared with 2024.
Egypt was a standout performer with a 36 per cent increase in traffic to 82,889 passengers. With new links to and from Sharm El Sheikh, Air Cairo was credited with fuelling this growth, alongside the strong performance of other carriers.
Elsewhere Bosnia and Herzegovina almost doubled its traffic to the Italian regional hub. Following the launch of SkyAlps’ flights to Mostar and the ongoing success of services to Sarajevo, traffic grew 96 per cent to 17,342 passengers.
UAE emerging as key transfer hub for passengers travelling from Milan
The UAE continues to be one of Milan’s fastest-growing markets, serving as a transfer hub for passengers travelling on to destinations including Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, the Maldives, Zanzibar and Phuket.
A destination much closer to home, Spain, was Bergamo’s leading international market over the three month period, while flights to Greece, Portugal, France and Turkey also saw consistently strong demand.
Milan Bergamo’s infrastructure developments
Key infrastructure upgrades at the airport included the expansion of the check-in area, which nearly doubled from 34 to 64 counters, including 22 self-drop units. In addition, the opening of the new BGY Executive facilities ensured that both scheduled and private flight passengers benefitted from enhanced facilities and a smoother travel experience.
Expressing his delight at the airport’s strong performance over the peak summer months, Giacomo Cattaneo, Director of Commercial Aviation, SACBO, said he was particularly pleased with the continued growth in non-Schengen markets.
“This expansion of our international network reaffirms our position as one of Italy’s busies and most dynamic airports. The strategic investments we made in infrastructure upgrades ahead of the season, including expanded check-in facilities and enhanced passenger processing areas, have paid off, allowing us to manage high passenger volumes while ensuring a smooth and comfortable journey for travellers.”
With the run up to the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics for which strong demand is also expected, the airport’s focus is now on the winter season and delivering on passenger expectations.
Photo: Milan Bergamo Airport
