Travelling from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Milano Linate Airport (LIN): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Frankfurt Airport to Milano Linate Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 10 minutes.
Frankfurt and Milan are in the same timezone, UTC+1.
You can choose from 80 weekly Frankfurt Airport to Milano Linate Airport flights. The 08:45 departure with Air Dolomiti is the earliest flight available. Lufthansa operates the last service of the day at 22:00.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your FRA to LIN flight.
Flying during a peak time like April? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
With direct flights from Frankfurt Airport to Milano Linate Airport available from numerous airlines, getting to Milan (and then other corners of Italy) is a breeze. You can travel nonstop with:
The majority of passengers choose to fly with ITA Airways on this route.
Air Dolomiti is the most punctual carrier operating FRA to LIN flights, with 79.33% of its services landing on time.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Frankfurt Airport to Milano Linate Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between FRA and LIN include:
Stuttgart Airport
Brussels Airport
Dusseldorf International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Milano Linate Airport (LIN)
$81 is the lowest price for a one-way Frankfurt Airport to Milano Linate Airport flight. A return flight starts from $139. These fares can change based on availability.
To score cheap tickets from FRA to LIN, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first released.
The cheapest month for flights from Frankfurt Airport to Milano Linate Airport is November. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
Save time searching for cheap flights from FRA to LIN by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Frankfurt Airport to Milano Linate Airport.
Handy information about Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Of all flights leaving Frankfurt Airport, 67.47% touch down on time at their destination.
Central Frankfurt to Frankfurt Airport is around 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to FRA? If you're boarding an early flight from Frankfurt Airport to Milano Linate Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Milano Linate Airport (LIN)
Consider staying in a hotel close to LIN if you're on a late Frankfurt Airport to Milano Linate Airport flight. Choose one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Hit the road running by picking up a Milano Linate Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from RentSmart24, Drivalia or Noleggiare and explore beyond Milan's main sights.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from Milano Linate Airport around four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Milano Linate Airport (LIN) to central Milan
Milano Linate Airport is approximately 11 kilometres from the centre of Milan. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Milano Linate Airport (LIN)
July is the busiest month for flights from Frankfurt Airport to Milano Linate Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Milan in January.
Lock in your flight from Frankfurt Airport to Milano Linate Airport for July if you'd like to explore Milan during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Search for cheap tickets from FRA to LIN sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Italy
Rome is just one of the many places in Italy waiting to be discovered once you've seen Milan. Around 483 kilometres away to the south-east, well-known attractions include Colosseum, World’s smallest country Vatican City tour - City of Rome Capital, Italy (Self-Guided free walking tour) by FreeGuides.com and Trevi Fountain.
If you're looking to explore another major stop in Italy, consider Turin, about 129 kilometres west of Milan. Galleria Sabauda (Palazzo Reale), Egyptian Museum and Royal Palace of Turin are key highlights.