Traveling from Milan to Palese Airport (BRI): what you need to know
Begin planning your trip by checking out the ideal departure point for your flight from Milan to Palese Airport (BRI). Explore your options for departing from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) or Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY), two of the city's main airports.
Take a direct flight from Milan to Palese Airport and you'll be traveling for around 1 hour 34 minutes.
Milan and Bari (where Palese Airport is located) share the UTC+1 timezone. That means you won't need to change your watch on arrival.
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Palese Airport (BRI) is the most popular route. There are 63 direct departures a week to pick from. If you have things to do before heading off, take the last flight with Ryanair at 22:40. Go for the first MXP to BRI departure operated by Ryanair at 05:45 if you want to get going earlier.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Milan to BRI. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the mad dash to your gate.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're traveling during a peak period in general.
Airports in Milan
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
You can hop on a direct flight from Milan to Palese Airport (BRI) leaving from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP).
At MXP, you'll find a good selection of airlines offering direct flights from Milan to Palese Airport, such as:
From central Milan, MXP is around 48 kilometers away. Use navigation apps or check the official airport website to work out the best way to reach the terminal.
Want a relaxed start to your travels? Stay near Milano Malpensa Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Milan to Palese Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
Looking for more options for a direct flight from Milan to Palese Airport (BRI)? Check out the fares flying out of Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY).
Top airlines that have direct flights from Milan to BRI departing from BGY include:
BGY is about 64 kilometers from central Milan. It'll take you 58 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city center. Public transport takes roughly 2 hours and 18 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your flight from Milan to BRI? Relax in a hotel near Orio al Serio International Airport before your break officially starts. Stay at one of these accommodation options:
About Palese Airport (BRI)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Milan to Palese Airport. Reserve one of these accommodation options near BRI instead:
Getting from Palese Airport (BRI) to central Bari
Palese Airport to central Bari takes about 25 minutes by car. It's approximately 13 kilometers away. Discover what options are available, such as car rentals, cabs or ride-sharing services.
Getting there by public transport will take you around 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Milan to Palese Airport (BRI)
$16 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Milan to Palese Airport. Return flights start from $31. Prices are subject to change based on availability and may vary at the time of booking.
Book 8 months before you want to travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from Milan to BRI.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Milan to Palese Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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The best time to fly from Milan to Palese Airport (BRI)
July is the busiest month to hop on a flight from Milan to Palese Airport while February is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to go to Bari, consider your preferred travel pace and style.
Think about the kind of weather that'll suit your plans for Bari. August is known as the warmest month. Lock in your flights from Milan to BRI during then and you can expect temperatures of between 21ºC and 31ºC.
Look for cheap flights from Milan to Palese Airport in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 4ºC and 13ºC on average.
More about Bari
Start your Bari trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Milan to Palese Airport, check out our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Basilica di San Nicola, Teatro Petruzzelli and Teatro Margherita are top sights which should be on any well-planned Bari itinerary.
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