Ankara to Orio al Serio (BG) (ESB–BGY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
OTP Otopeni 4h 40m VF FRW4 Otopeni (OTP) to Orio al Serio (BG) flights
SAW Pendik, Istanbul 4h 45m AZIBPC AZPCVF Pendik, Istanbul (SAW) to Orio al Serio (BG) flights
TIA Rinas 5h 30m VF FRW4 Rinas (TIA) to Orio al Serio (BG) flights
BEG Belgrade 5h 58m VF BQW6 Belgrade (BEG) to Orio al Serio (BG) flights
BER Berlin 6h 15m PCVFXQ FR Berlin (BER) to Orio al Serio (BG) flights
SJJ Sarajevo 6h 20m VF FR Sarajevo (SJJ) to Orio al Serio (BG) flights
VIE Vienna 8h 8m PCVF FR Vienna (VIE) to Orio al Serio (BG) flights
STN London, Essex 8h 25m PCVF FR London, Essex (STN) to Orio al Serio (BG) flights
CPH Copenhagen 8h 50m PC D8FR Copenhagen (CPH) to Orio al Serio (BG) flights
CAI Cairo 9h 20m VF E5NP Cairo (CAI) to Orio al Serio (BG) flights
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Ankara to Orio al Serio (BG)
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-1h behind

While no nonstop service exists between ESB and BGY, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for ESB to BGY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
22
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~16h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,165
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Orio al Serio (BG) is 1 hour behind Ankara.
ESB: +03 · BGY: CEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Ankara, it's 5:00 PM in Orio al Serio (BG).
Visa & Entry

Turkish passport holders need a Schengen visa to enter Italy. Apply at the Italian Embassy in Ankara, the consulate in Istanbul, or through a VFS Global center. The short-stay visa costs EUR 80 (about TRY 2,960) and allows stays of up to 90 days within a 180-day period across the Schengen area. Required documents include a completed application form, passport photos, travel insurance covering at least EUR 30,000, proof of accommodation, a return ticket, and bank statements. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure from the Schengen area. Processing takes 10 to 15 working days.

Italy is one of the most popular Schengen visa destinations for Turkish nationals. If Italy is your main destination, apply at the Italian consulate. Multi-entry visas valid for 1 to 5 years are issued to travelers with a clean Schengen history. The large Turkish community in Italy (concentrated in Rome and Milan) means family visit applications are common. A valid multi-entry Schengen visa from any member state covers Italy as well.

Direct flights from Istanbul (IST) to Rome Fiumicino (FCO) run about 2 hours 30 minutes on Turkish Airlines, ITA Airways, and Pegasus. Istanbul to Milan Malpensa (MXP) runs about 2 hours 45 minutes. Venice (VCE), Naples (NAP), and Bologna (BLQ) also have direct connections. Italy uses the euro (EUR), trading at roughly 37 TRY per EUR 1. Card payments work at most businesses. Rome Metro costs EUR 1.50 per single ride. High-speed Frecciarossa trains connect Rome to Milan in 2 hours 55 minutes (EUR 30 to EUR 90), Rome to Naples in 1 hour 10 minutes (EUR 20 to EUR 50), and Rome to Florence in 1 hour 30 minutes.

ESB–BGY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Ankara to Orio al Serio (BG) route.
Route details
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ESB
IATA / ICAOESB / LTAC
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Passengers/yr13.0M
Elevation3,125 ft / 953 m
Destination: BGY
IATA / ICAOBGY / LIME
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Passengers/yr16.0M
Elevation782 ft / 238 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ESB to BGY flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Bucharest Henri Coandă, Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen and Tirana.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to BGY and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Orio al Serio (BG) is 1 hour behind Ankara.
Yes, return flights from BGY to ESB are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Bucharest Henri Coandă, Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen and Tirana. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.