Flying from Milan to Brindisi - Salento Airport (BDS): what you need to know
Kick off your travels at one of Milan's main airports, Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) or Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY). Explore your options for booking a flight from Milan to Brindisi - Salento Airport (BDS) taking off from either of these.
Expect to be in the air for 1 hour 47 minutes. On average, that's the duration of a direct flight from Milan to Brindisi - Salento Airport.
Milan and Brindisi (where Brindisi - Salento Airport is located) share the UTC+1 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch once you arrive.
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Brindisi - Salento Airport (BDS) is the most popular route. There are 45 direct weekly departures to pick from. If you prefer a later start to the day, take the last flight with Ryanair at 22:20. Go for the first MXP to BDS departure operated by Ryanair at 05:45 if you want to get going earlier.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your flight from Milan to BDS.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Milan
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) is a convenient option for travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Milan to Brindisi - Salento Airport (BDS) can be booked from this terminal.
At MXP, there's a good selection of airlines offering direct flights from Milan to Brindisi - Salento Airport, including:
MXP is roughly 48 kilometres from the centre of Milan. To work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This handy traveller tool will show you the fastest route and your public transport options.
Catching an early flight from Milan to Brindisi - Salento Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to Milano Malpensa Airport:
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) operates nonstop flights from Milan to Brindisi - Salento Airport (BDS).
You have a choice of airlines that operate direct flights from Milan to BDS departing from BGY. Set off with any of these carriers and skip the layovers:
You can arrive at BGY from central Milan in about 58 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride by public transport takes roughly 2 hours and 18 minutes to travel the 64 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your flight from Milan to BDS? Kick back in a hotel near Orio al Serio International Airport before your trip officially begins. Stay at one of these accommodation options:
About Brindisi - Salento Airport (BDS)
Consider staying in a hotel close to BDS if you have a late flight from Milan to Brindisi - Salento Airport. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Brindisi - Salento Airport (BDS) to central Brindisi
Brindisi - Salento Airport is approximately 6 kilometres from the centre of Brindisi. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is about 12 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 32 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Milan to Brindisi - Salento Airport (BDS)
For a one-way ticket from Milan to Brindisi - Salento Airport, C$24 is the best price we've seen. You can also book a return trip from just C$48. These are currently the lowest fares but could change depending on availability.
8 months is how far we recommend booking ahead to find flight tickets from Milan to BDS.
You'll score the best savings on your tickets from Milan to Brindisi - Salento Airport if you travel in May. Take it one step further and use the 'Whole month' search tool to find the cheapest day to fly out.
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The best time to fly from Milan to Brindisi - Salento Airport (BDS)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Milan to Brindisi - Salento Airport. August is the busiest month for a trip to Brindisi. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in February.
Before locking in your flight from Milan to BDS, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Brindisi, with the temperature ranging from 22ºC to 32ºC.
Search for cheap flights from Milan to Brindisi - Salento Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC and 14ºC on average.
More about Brindisi
After booking your flight from Milan to Brindisi - Salento Airport, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Brindisi:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. Castello Svevo di Brindisi, Tempio di San Giovanni al Sepolcro and Chiesa di San Benedetto are top attractions which should feature on any good Brindisi itinerary.
Complete your Brindisi trip with a car rental
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