Milan - Essential Information

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by Garry Knight

Airport

Milan has three main airports:

Malpensa
Linate
Bergamo (Orio al Serio).

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Malpensa lies approximately 50 kilometres (31 miles) from downtown Milan and can be reached by bus, train and taxi. Taxis charge €70 for the journey and buses approx. €7 one-way.

The Malpensa Express train departs from Malpensa airport’s terminal 1. Tickets are approx. €10.

Web: www.airportmalpensa.com

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Linate airport is situated eight kilometres from the Milan city center and there are buses and taxis to transport you to and from the airport, and a taxi costs approx. €18. This airport is mainly used for domestic and short haul international flights.

Web: www.linate-airport.com

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Orio al Serio Airport, lies 50 kilometres north east of Milan, just outside of Bergamo. Buses depart from here for Milan city centre. A one-way ticket for the one-hour journey to Milan costs €8, a return is €15.

Web: www.sacbo.it

Webwww.sea-aeroportimilano.it, www.ferrovienord.it

Public Transport

Milan’s local transport is called ATM and includes underground, buses, and trains. Single fare tickets and day passes can be purchased from ATM ticket offices, newsstands and ticket machines. Sundays offer the best value for families—a family of four can travel on a single person fare.

Webwww.atm-mi.it

Taxi

Taxis are usually white, and can be hailed in the street or at taxi stands. These are often located outside train and underground stations. The meter starts at approximately €3. The final fare depends on the number of suitcases you have, the day, and the time of day.