Milan is served by Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) and Milan Linate Airport (LIN) and Milan Bergamo (Orio al Serio) Airport (BGY). Average flight prices are EUR 40-100 for European short-haul one-way; EUR 350-600 for long-haul return. Best time to book: 4-8 weeks ahead for European routes. Ryanair and easyJet run frequent sales from Malpensa and Bergamo. Avoid booking during Milan Fashion Week (February, September) or Salone del Mobile (April) when prices spike.. Top airlines: ITA Airways, Ryanair, easyJet.
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Milan is served by three airports, each with a distinct character. Understanding which airport to use can save you significant time and money — the difference between landing at Linate (12 minutes to the center by Metro) and Bergamo (70+ minutes by bus) is enormous.
Malpensa (MXP) is the main international airport, handling long-haul flights and many European routes. ITA Airways (successor to Alitalia), Emirates, and the major European carriers use Malpensa. The Malpensa Express train to Milano Centrale takes 52 minutes and runs every 30 minutes — it's the most reliable transfer. Linate (LIN) is the city airport, just 8 km east, served since 2026 by the M4 Metro line which has dramatically improved access. ITA Airways, KLM, and British Airways operate from Linate, mainly on business-heavy routes.
Bergamo (BGY) is technically 'Milan Bergamo' but is closer to Bergamo than Milan — a naming convention that frustrates first-time visitors. It's Ryanair's main Italian hub and easyJet also operates heavily here. Fares are often the cheapest, but factor in EUR 7-10 and 60-70 minutes for the shuttle to Milano Centrale. The medieval town of Bergamo itself is worth a half-day visit if you have a long layover.
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Linate (LIN) is just 8 km east and now connected by Metro M4 (12 minutes to the center, EUR 2.20). It's by far the most convenient airport but has fewer routes than Malpensa.
No — it's 50 km northeast, near the city of Bergamo. Budget airlines (Ryanair, Wizz Air) brand it as 'Milan' but the bus to Milano Centrale takes 60-70 minutes. Factor this into your journey time and cost.
The Malpensa Express train (EUR 13, every 30 min) is best — 52 minutes to Milano Centrale or 37 minutes to Cadorna. The shuttle bus (EUR 8-10) is cheaper but slower and subject to traffic. Taxis charge a flat EUR 95.
Significantly. During Fashion Week (February and September) and Salone del Mobile (April), both hotel and flight prices to Milan spike 50-200%. If your visit isn't event-related, avoid these dates.
No direct flights. Malpensa to Linate takes about 90 minutes by shuttle (EUR 13). Malpensa to Bergamo is more complex. Allow at least 3-4 hours if transferring between airports.
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