Flights to Milan
Italy's centre of fashion and design, with a marble cathedral, Leonardo's Last Supper and the lakes just an hour away. Non-stop flights from the UK take around two hours.
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Flights to Milan's Three Airports
Flights to Milan from the UK land at three airports. British Airways and ITA Airways fly from Heathrow to Linate (LIN), easyJet flies from Gatwick, Manchester, Bristol and Edinburgh to Malpensa (MXP), and Ryanair flies from Stansted and regional airports to Bergamo (BGY). The flight takes about two hours.
Which airport and how to get in
Linate is the closest, about 7 km east of the centre, and metro line M4 reaches the city in around 15 minutes. Malpensa, about 50 km north-west, has the Malpensa Express train to Cadorna and Milano Centrale in around 50 minutes. Bergamo is about 50 km north-east, with coaches to Milano Centrale in roughly an hour, and its own medieval upper town is worth a visit. For Lake Como, Malpensa and Bergamo are about equally convenient.
The Duomo and the Galleria
Milan Cathedral took nearly six centuries to complete, and you can walk among its spires on the roof terraces. Next door, the glass-roofed Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, opened in the 1870s, leads to La Scala opera house. Leonardo da Vinci's Last Supper is in the refectory of Santa Maria delle Grazie; tickets are released in batches and sell out quickly, so book well ahead.
Neighbourhoods and day trips
The Navigli canals in the south-west fill with bars at aperitivo time, when drinks come with snacks. Brera has galleries and cafes, and the Quadrilatero della Moda is the fashion district. The Sforza Castle, a short walk from the Duomo, houses museums and Michelangelo's final sculpture. Trains reach Como in under an hour, and Lake Garda and Verona are about an hour and a half east by train.
When to book
Spring and autumn are pleasant, while summer is hot and humid and winter can be foggy. Fashion and design weeks push hotel prices up, so check dates before you book. The Christmas markets around the Duomo and the January sales are also popular with UK visitors. Most museums close on Mondays, so plan your sightseeing around that, and validate public transport tickets before you travel.
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Walk the Duomo rooftops
Lifts and stairs climb among the marble spires.
Browse the Galleria
A 19th-century shopping arcade beside the cathedral.
Join aperitivo on the Navigli
Canal-side bars come alive in the early evening.
Ride a vintage tram
Wooden 1920s trams still run on several routes.
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Questions about flying to Milan
Which Milan airport do flights from Heathrow use?
British Airways and ITA Airways fly from Heathrow to Linate, the airport closest to the city centre. Most low-cost flights use Malpensa or Bergamo.
How do I get from Malpensa to Milan?
The Malpensa Express train runs to Cadorna and Milano Centrale in around 50 minutes. Coaches to Centrale take about an hour, depending on traffic.
Is Bergamo a good airport for Lake Como?
Yes. Como is about an hour by road from Bergamo, and Lecco on the eastern arm of the lake is even closer.
Do I need to book tickets for the Last Supper?
Yes. Entry is by timed ticket in small groups, and tickets often sell out weeks ahead. Guided tours sometimes have later availability.
How far is Venice from Milan by train?
High-speed trains take around two and a half hours between Milano Centrale and Venezia Santa Lucia.
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