Gabriele D'Annunzio Airport of Brescia Montichiari is an airport located in the heart of eastern Lombardy. Although primarily oriented towards cargo traffic today, it maintains infrastructure for general aviation and seasonal flights.
Its location is strategic for serving the Brescia basin and Lake Garda, functioning as a decongested alternative to the major Milan hubs.
How to get to Brescia Montichiari Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to VBS
Parking near Brescia Montichiari Airport
A large official open-air parking lot is available directly opposite the terminal, in three sections P1/P2/P3 (approximately 600 total spaces) for short, medium, and long-term parking.
The rates are among Italy's lowest for an airport of this size, typically around 1-2€/hour for short-term parking and 5-10€/day for long-term parking; payment is made at the cashier or automated machines in the Arrivals area before retrieving your vehicle.
How to get to Brescia from VBS
By Train
By Bus
By Taxi
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Car rental at Brescia Montichiari Airport
Car rental services available in the Arrivals area with major local and national operators.
Desks generally follow operating flight hours, with reduced hours during periods without air traffic, given the predominantly cargo nature of the airport.
Bring with you license, passport and credit card: the IDP is almost always an additional requirement.
Hotels near Brescia Montichiari Airport
Sirmione and San Martino della Battaglia
About 20 minutes by car from the airport; there are no direct shuttles, you need a car or taxi.
Best for: For those who want to stay as close as possible to the airport while still sleeping by the lake.
- The closest lake area to the airport
- A few minutes from Sirmione and its historic centre
- You need a car, there are no direct buses from the airport
- Fewer evening venues than central Sirmione
Salò and the western gulf of Lake Garda
About 35-45 minutes by car from the airport, no direct public transport link.
Best for: For those who want a convenient base on the western shore, with a lakefront promenade and village life within walking distance.
- Salò's lakefront promenade and historic centre within walking distance of the hotel
- More restaurants and evening life than the airport area
- Over half an hour's drive from the airport
- A more touristy area, busier in high season
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Gardone Riviera and Toscolano Maderno
About 45-55 minutes by car from the airport, reachable only by car.
Best for: For those seeking a secluded stay on the north-western shore, away from the lake's traffic.
- Quiet area with direct access to the lake
- Good starting point for the Vittoriale and Gardone
- The furthest from the airport among the lake areas
- Few evening venues outside the centre of Gardone
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Terminal guide
Single extremely essential and quick passenger terminal in control procedures.
Given the essential structure, from check-in to gate you walk in a few minutes, with security queues generally absent outside peak hours of cargo/charter traffic.
Commercial line activity is limited: the airport has significant traffic mainly for cargo and charter flights.
Map of Brescia Montichiari Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. How do you get to Brescia Montichiari Airport without a car?
Bus connections from Brescia station are less frequent than at nearby airports: it's worth checking the timetables in advance or considering a taxi.
Q. Is Brescia Montichiari an alternative to Bergamo Orio al Serio?
Yes, for those staying in eastern Lombardy it can be more convenient, even though it has a smaller flight offering.
Q. Are there many flights from Brescia Montichiari?
Traffic is more limited than at Lombardy's main airports, with an offering geared mainly towards charter and cargo carriers, plus a few scheduled connections.
Q. Is it worth renting a car at Brescia Montichiari?
Yes, given its more out-of-the-way position relative to public transport, a car makes it easier to reach both Brescia and Lake Garda.
Flight board
Real-time status of arriving and departing flights
