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Milan

Italy
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Fashion, Passion, and Pizza - Indulge your senses in the dazzling world of Milan, where style meets substance. This Italian powerhouse is a symphony of fashion, art, and exquisite cuisine. From the iconic Duomo to the high-end boutiques of Via Montenapoleone, Milan promises an unforgettable experience. Immerse yourself in the city's vibrant energy as you savour world-class Italian dishes and discover hidden gems around every corner.

Overview

Approximate flight time:
2 hours (total distance approx. 686 miles)

Airlines that fly direct:
Ryanair

Airports in Milan:
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), Milan Linate (LIN) & Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY)

Seasons:
High = April, June & September
Low = November - February

Currency:
Euro (€)

Arriving at Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)

Milan Malpensa Airport is located about 50 kilometres northwest of Milan city centre. There are several terminals at the airport, with our Flybe flights arriving to Terminal 1.

There are many onward travel options from the airport, including public transport and car hire. Passengers can take a train from Terminal 1 directly to the city centre in around 40 minutes. Alternatively, buses depart every 20 minutes and take around an hour. If you’d prefer a more direct route you can take a taxi, but you will pay a lot more. Car hire options are also available should you want to drive yourself around the city.

Pre-book your transfer with HolidayTaxis and avoid the queues when you arrive.

What to expect in Milan

Milan is a fast-paced metropolis where creativity is big business, looking good is compulsory and after-work drinks are a must. The city has long been known as a fashion and design capital and this is evident in everything it does, from the locals who strut down its streets to the sophisticated architecture.

Italian is the official and most widely spoken language in Milan. However, as Milan is a popular tourist destination, English is spoken widely. It’s still nice to learn some basic phrases though– si (yes), no (no), per favore (please), prego (you’re welcome), mi scusi (excuse me).

The weather in Milan is warm and pleasant for most of the year and it is a generally dry city. Some showers are seen in the spring and autumn. Summers can get very hot and winters are relatively cold with temperatures sometimes dropping to freezing.

Culture in Milan

Regarded as a global capital in fashion, industrial design and architecture, Milan has much to explore.

The city hosts the Milan Fashion Week twice a year (Spring and Autumn) which is one of the best known international fashion events. Milan is famous for its opera and Le Scala Opera House is considered one of the premier opera houses in the world.

Many people travel to Italy just for the food. Try traditional dishes like cotoletta (burnished, buttery veal) and saffron risotto – Milanese comfort food at its best. Milan is the native city of the Aperitivo which means you have a cocktail at happy hour (you can’t leave without tasting a traditional Aperol Spritz). Aperitivo usually starts around 6pm and is usually a pre-dinner activity.

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