Minneapolis to Orio al Serio (BG) (MSP–BGY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 2 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between MSP and BGY. Nearest airports to MSP with scheduled service: Saint Cloud Regional Airport (STC, 62 mi) · Rochester International Airport (RST, 76 mi) · Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (EAU, 85 mi)
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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 2 hubs
CPH Copenhagen 12h 15m DLSK D8FR Copenhagen (CPH) to Orio al Serio (BG) flights
DUB Dublin 19h 17m DLEI FR Dublin (DUB) to Orio al Serio (BG) flights
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Minneapolis to Orio al Serio (BG)
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+7h ahead

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to BGY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
802
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MSP → BGY
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
Return
BGY → MSP
93%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
93%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSP delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+7h
Orio al Serio (BG) is 7 hours ahead of Minneapolis.
MSP: CDT · BGY: CEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 1:00 AM (next day) in Orio al Serio (BG).
Visa & Entry

US passport holders enter Italy visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period across the entire Schengen area. No advance application is needed. Italy is an EU member and Schengen member. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure from the Schengen area. At Rome Fiumicino (FCO), Milan Malpensa (MXP), Venice Marco Polo (VCE), or any Italian airport, immigration stamps your passport at the non-EU line.

The 90-day Schengen clock runs across all 29 Schengen countries. Italy's high-speed rail network connects Rome to Florence in 1 hour 30 minutes, Rome to Naples in 1 hour 10 minutes, and Rome to Milan in 2 hours 55 minutes on Trenitalia Frecciarossa or Italo NTV trains. Book early for the best fares: Rome to Florence starts at EUR 19 ($20.50) on Italo if purchased 3 to 4 weeks ahead. Vatican City and San Marino, both independent microstates within Italy, require no separate visa.

Direct flights from New York JFK to Rome run about 8 hours 30 minutes on ITA Airways, Delta, and United. Newark, Miami, Chicago, Boston, Los Angeles, and Philadelphia also have nonstop service to Italian cities. Italy uses the euro, trading at roughly $1.08 per EUR 1. Card payments work at most businesses, though small shops and trattorias may prefer cash for amounts under EUR 10. Rome's metro has 3 lines: single tickets cost EUR 1.50 ($1.62). A 7-day Roma Pass costs EUR 38.50 and includes unlimited transit plus museum discounts. A proper Italian lunch (primo, secondo, contorno, and house wine) at a neighborhood trattoria runs EUR 15 to EUR 25 ($16 to $27).

Getting to MSP

Metro Blue Line light rail runs from downtown Minneapolis (Warehouse District/Hennepin station) to T1-Lindbergh in 25–28 minutes ($2.50). The line also connects the Mall of America (Bloomington) in 13 minutes to the same station. T2-Humphrey (primarily Sun Country and charter flights) requires a free shuttle from T1 or a direct Blue Line stop at the Terminal 2-Humphrey station.Taxis and ride-hails from downtown Minneapolis cost $25–40 and take 15–30 minutes. The airport is conveniently close to both downtowns; St. Paul is 10–15 minutes by car.

MSP–BGY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minneapolis to Orio al Serio (BG) route.
Route details
Time difference+7 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MSP
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 m
Destination: BGY
IATA / ICAOBGY / LIME
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Passengers/yr16.0M
Elevation782 ft / 238 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSP to BGY flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Copenhagen Kastrup and Dublin.
Orio al Serio (BG) is 7 hours ahead of Minneapolis.
Yes, return flights from BGY to MSP 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.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
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 Copenhagen Kastrup and Dublin. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.