BGY is a budget airline airport, so families often arrive here on Ryanair flights. The 50 km to Milan makes planning important with kids.
Child seat situation in Italy
Italian law requires child restraints for children under 150 cm. Reality at BGY:
- Taxis: Don't carry child seats. Italian taxis are exempt, but safety should be your priority.
- Airport bus: No child seats needed on the coach.
- Pre-booked transfer: Child seats available on request — the safe choice for young children.
Going to Milan with kids
The coach option
The airport coach (8 € per person with Terravision) is manageable with kids:- Comfortable coach seats
- Luggage stored underneath (including strollers)
- 50-70 minutes — long enough that kids need entertainment
- Air-conditioned
- Check the operator's policy on infants and child fares when you book — it varies by company
The catch: Arriving at Milano Centrale station with kids and luggage means navigating a large, busy train station to reach the metro, taxi, or your next connection. Not fun.
The transfer option
A sedan or van transfer, priced per vehicle when you book, takes you door-to-door:- Child seats provided on request
- Luggage in the trunk
- Same journey time (50-70 min), but ends at your hotel, not a train station
The math: a family of 4 on the coach is about 32 € with Terravision. A transfer is quoted per vehicle — get the figure when you book and compare. The difference buys you child seats, door-to-door service, and zero stress at Milano Centrale.
Going to Bergamo with kids
Bergamo is just 5 km away — any option works:
- ATB Line 1 bus (3.00 € each): 15 minutes, easy, and the ticket stays valid 90 minutes
- Taxi: Quick and simple, and a short metered ride at this distance
- Tip: Visit Bergamo Alta (Upper Town). Take the funicular — kids love it. Medieval walls, great gelato, and it's a fraction of Milan's cost.
Best transport by family situation
| Situation | Going to Milan | Going to Bergamo |
|---|---|---|
| Small family (3-4) | Transfer with child seats | Taxi or bus |
| Large family (5+) | Van transfer | Two taxis or bus |
| Budget family | Airport coach (8 € each) | ATB bus (3.00 €) |
| Family + Lake trip | Transfer (only option) | Transfer |
Fixed-price private transfer
BGY Bergamo City Center
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Practical tips
- BGY is a budget airport. Food options are limited and overpriced. Feed kids before arriving or bring snacks.
- The coach ride to Milan is 50-70 minutes. Bring tablets, books, or games.
- If taking the coach, buy tickets online before landing. Queuing at the counter with kids and bags is unnecessary.
- Strollers go in the coach luggage compartment. Keep a small bag with essentials (diapers, snacks, entertainment) for the ride.
- Consider staying in Bergamo if you want to save money. It's a beautiful, family-friendly city with lower hotel prices than Milan.