ITALY. Milan Bergamo Airport has opened a much-enlarged Bergamo Duty Free store with Avolta, alongside new gates and an expanded security area, amid a drive to grow capacity and boost the traveller experience ahead of the 2026 summer season.
With an additional 2,000sq m of retail space, the duty-free zone is now three times larger than before, with a wider assortment of international brands.
A related terminal expansion includes two new non-Schengen gates, increasing the airport’s total to 27 gates. With the new configuration effective from summer 2026, Milan Bergamo Airport will operate 16 Schengen and 11 non-Schengen gates (compared to the current 15 Schengen and 12 non-Schengen positions), adding 1,000sq m to the boarding area.
The new security screening area, covering 3,500sq m, is designed to deliver faster, smoother and more intuitive processes for travellers, said the airport company. The facility is equipped with 14 security lanes featuring technology that allows passengers to leave liquids and electronic devices inside their bags.
A dedicated Fast Track Lane and a Family Lane have also been introduced.
The new security zone benefits from abundant natural light thanks to its architectural design, reducing the need for artificial lighting. This contributes to Milan Bergamo Airport’s broader sustainability commitments and supports the airport’s efforts to lower energy consumption, said the company
Director of Commercial Aviation Giacomo Cattaneo said: “With this expansion, we are offering our passengers one of the most advanced and passenger-friendly security systems in Europe. The combination of cutting-edge technology, intelligent passenger flow management and a bright, spacious environment represents a major step forward in comfort, efficiency and sustainability at Milan Bergamo Airport.”
The project overall contributes 7,400sq m of new space, which is complemented by the 3,700sq m added to the ground floor earlier this year.
Construction is also underway on the new Airport Service Center, which will include a four-star Hilton Garden Inn hotel and a conference facility, scheduled to open in winter 2026.
In parallel, work progresses on the rail link that will connect Milan Bergamo Airport directly with Milan city centre. The line is expected to be fully operational by December 2026. ✈
