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There is no “wrong” time to visit Milan. From endless fashion shows to the opportunity to visit an authentic Italian town, Milan boasts plenty of activities for every season. While April – June feature the best temperatures for travel, Milan offers events and festivals year-round. From January – March, temperatures are at their lowest (3 – 10 degrees Celsius), but the city also hosts their annual Fashion Week events. From April – June, the skies are filled with sunlight, fresh rain, and antique markets, courses for art and fashion, and more. Temperatures average 13 – 23 degrees Celsius. From July – September, you will experience the warmest months (20 – 25 degrees Celsius), and the pace of the city slows down. It is the ideal season for sipping coffee at a café and just soaking up the local atmosphere. October – December brings along holiday decorations, All Saints’ Day observances, music festivals, and temperatures ranging from 4 – 15 degrees Celsius.

Malpensa Airport (MXP)

Train

The Malpensa Express connects to Milan Central Station from Terminal 1 and 2 of the airport. It takes approximately 20 minutes to reach city centre and operates at the 25 and 55-minute mark past the hour. A single ticket for an adult is €13.00 EUR and child tickets cost €6.50 EUR.

Coach

The Malpensa Bus runs from the airport to Milan Central Station, departing every 20 minutes from Terminals 1 and 2. Your travel time will be approximately 50 minutes and will cost approximately €8.00 EUR one-way.

Taxi

Multiple taxi services are available at the airport. Taxis can be hired on the ground floor of Gate 6 at Terminal 1 and Gate 4 at Terminal 2. Rates to Milano city centre are approximately €90.00 EUR.

Ride Sharing

E-Vai is the eco-friendly car sharing opportunity in Milan. The pool includes more than 100 vehicles with a tariff fee of €5.00 EUR with no additional fee for electric cars and €2.40 EUR per hour plus €0.48 EUR per kilometre for low impact vehicles.

Car Rentals

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Linate Airport (MXP)

Private Transfer

Pre-book a private transfer service from Linate Airport into the city centre. Private transfers cost approximately €50.00 EUR and the most popular shuttle is Shuttle Direct.

Taxi

Taxis are available outside the arrival hall, but may have a queue depending on travel time. The fare will be quoted per vehicle and it takes approximately 15 – 20 minutes to city centre for a fare of approximately €20.00 EUR.

Bus

Buses are available outside the arrival halls and go into Milan city centre. The cost to Milan Central Station is €6.00 EUR for a single fare. The bus departs every 30 minutes.

A vast majority of the sights and attractions in Milan can be accessed by foot. However, the city centre does circle outward, so you may need public transportation.

Tram and Bus

The public transportation system of Milan is quite affordable. You can purchase tickets at the metro station. A single ticket costs €1.50 EUR while a 1-day ticket is €4.50 EUR. 2-day tickets are also available for €8.25 EUR.

Metro Line

There are 3 lines that service varying areas of Milan and include the Red, Green, and Yellow lines. Purchase tickets at the station’s kiosk for the same cost as a bus or tram ticket.

Train

The Milano Centrale station in city centre can take you to the outer areas of Milan or help you switch to a subway line for the metro. Fares vary depending on the season and number of kilometres to your destination.

Taxi

Taxis are not the cheapest mode of travel in Milan simply because of the high volumes of traffic. There are two main taxi services, including Taxi Blu and Yellow Taxi Multiservice. Fares will vary by taxi service.

Things to do and Places of Interest in Milan

Milan has some of the most amazing and historic sites to see, including:

• Duomo, the classic cathedral in the middle of the city. You can go up to the roof and look out over the town.
• Get tickets in advance to see the “Last Supper” for a show of a lifetime.
• Visit the famous opera house at Teatro alla Scala.
• Tour the 14th century castle that now features multiple museums known as the Castello Sforzesco.
• Go to the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II shopping mall that has plenty of stores to explore.
• Walk through the Alfa Romeo Museum, which is by appointment only; so you will need to book ahead of time.
• Go to the quaint neighbourhood of Brera. Stop in at a local café or shop while you are there.
• Catch a soccer game at San Siro.
• See the canals that were designed by Leonardo da Vinci in Navigli. You should try to stay a while to enjoy the nightlife too.

Tips and Tricks for Visiting Milan

Lots of Birds

Milan is heavily populated with pigeons which flock to the Piazza Duomo. Do not feed the pigeons while in the city centre or they will tend to surround you.

Milanese are Not the Relaxed Type

While most of Italy is about enjoying the time passing by, the Milanese believe in hard work. The city itself is highly fast-paced and most people go about their business without noticing those around them.

Bars Mean Cafés

When someone tells you to visit a particular “bar,” they are actually referring to cafés.

Pack an Umbrella

Milan has more rain than other parts of Europe and it is hard to find umbrellas locally. Therefore, packing one for the journey will keep you dry for the random rain storms.

Know the Language

While Milan hosts thousands of tourists, the locals do not speak English. They may understand some English, and staff at local cafés know a standard few words, but it is best that you brush up on your Italian while visiting.