Travelling from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Milan: what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Milan and you'll be travelling for around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Milan and Rome (where Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport is located) share the UTC+1 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch when you land.
With 130 flights a week between the two airports, Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Milano Linate Airport (LIN) is the busiest route. ITA Airways operates the earliest flight at 06:30. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the last departure from FCO to LIN is with ITA Airways at 22:00.
Give yourself enough time to get on your flight from FCO to Milan. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying over a peak time like August? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Take a direct flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Milan and skip the layovers. FCO offers nonstop options to these Milan airports:
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
Milano Linate Airport (LIN)
A variety of airlines offer direct flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Milan. The most popular include:
You don't need a visa or passport to fly within Italy. You will need a valid identity document however, such as a driver's licence or ID card. Add them to your packing list once you've booked your cheap tickets from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Milan.
FCO is around 32 kilometres from central Rome. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 39 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be approximately 51 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Milan? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to FCO:
How to find the cheapest flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Milan
$64 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Milan. Return flights start from $110. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from FCO to Milan, book your journey 9 months before your departure.
The cheapest month for tickets from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Milan is May. You can easily compare prices using the 'Whole month' tool and choose the date that offers the lowest fare.
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Airports in Milan
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to central Milan is roughly 48 kilometres. It'll take you around 45 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It'll take around 53 minutes to get there by public transport.
Consider booking a hotel close to MXP if you're taking a late flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Milan. Choose one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) is roughly 64 kilometres from central Milan. After your flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Milan, it'll take you around 58 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take approximately 2 hours and 18 minutes.
After your flight from FCO to Milan, unwind at a hotel near BGY. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:
Best time to go to Milan
July is the busiest month for flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Milan. To avoid the crowds, visit Milan in February when things are quieter.
Before booking a flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Milan, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Milan, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC to 35ºC.
Look for cheap flights from FCO to Milan in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -1ºC and 9ºC on average.
More about Milan
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Milan right here. Browse these hotels after locking in your flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Milan:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. Grande Museo del Duomo di Milano, Milan Cathedral and Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II are major attractions which should be on every Milan itinerary.
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