What is the best airport to fly into in Milan City?

Linate airport is just 6.8 miles from Milan making it the closest to the city centre, the fast ATM bus lines 73 and X73, you can be in central Milan in 25-30 minutes. The other two airports are relatively further from the city, Malpensa airport is further away at 31.7 miles, its fast airport shuttle takes 50-60 minutes to the city centre. The furthest is Bergamo airport is 32 miles away and it takes 60-90 minutes for transfer to central Milan. Compare airport distances and transfer times to the center of Milan by public transport below.

Distance to Central Milan:
Linate Airport: 6.8 miles / 11 km
Malpensa Airport: 31.7miles / 51 km
Bergamo Airport:32 miles / 52 km

Linate Airport to the Central Milan Journey Times:
By Bus (ATM bus lines 73/X73): 25-30 minutes
By Taxi: 10-15 minutes

Malpensa Airport to Central Milan Journey Times:
By Train (Malpensa Express): 30-60 minutes
By Bus (Airport Shuttle): 50-60 minutes
By Taxi: 50 minutes

Bergamo Airport to Central Milan Journey Times:
By Bus (Airport coach): 60-90 minutes
By Taxi: 60 minutes

Deciding which airport is best to fly greatly depends on the destination you are departing from, the airport and airline also determines which airport you will arrive into in Milan.
Milan Linate is the best airport to fly into in Milan, it is the closest to the city centre, just 11 km away. Although this airport does not have a direct train line to the city, ts efficient public transport links such as the fast ATM bus, takes 25 minutes for passenger transfer to central Milan. From this airport, you can get to Duomo di Milano (Cathedral of Milan) which took almost 600 years to complete, it is the seat of the Archbishop of Milan. You can also visit other places like the Santa Maria delle Grazie, a UNESCO World Heritage site containing the mural of The Last Supper by Leonardo da Vinci and many more attractions. Linate airport is smaller and the third airport serving Milan but it is the closest and fastest airport based on passenger traffic, flight and security delays. It serves airlines some top airlines including Air France, Alitalia, British Airways, EasyJet, KLM, Lufthansa, Scandinavian Airlines System, Swiss Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Air Malta, Blue Air with domestic and international flights in and out of the country. For business travellers and people travelling on limited time, this is the best airport to fly into in Milan.
Malpensa airport is the primary hub for air transport in Milan but it is further from the city centre 51 kilometres away. This airport is served by mostly top flag airlines including American Airlines, British Airways, Emirates, Etihad Airways, Lufthansa, Pegasus, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, Ryan Air, Wizz Air, EasyJet, and many more with short haul and long haul flights to major cities across the world. Although this airport is far, it benefits from fast public transport links to central Milan such the Malpensa airport bus shuttle taking about 60 minutes to Milan centre and Malpensa Express train taking 30-60 minutes depending on your stop. Malpensa airport is a larger airport and it has two terminals and not so convenient for travellers with plenty of luggage or travelling with young children. It has more facilities than Linate and Bergamo airports but it is not as close to Milan as Linate airport making transfer journey times longer, this airport also handles more passengers meaning more flight delays, crowd and queues at security & immigration.
Bergamo Airport is the second airport serving Milan and the furthest from the city centre at 52 km. This airport also handles domestic and international flights but is served by a few airlines including Ryan Air, Wizz Air, Air Arabia Maroc, Blue Air, Lufthansa, Meridiana, Pegasus Airlines, Bmi Regional, Almasria Airlines, APG Airlines, and Albastar. The fastest means of public transportation is the Bergamo Airport Shuttle which takes 60-90 minutes to the city centre. It is not suitable for business travellers on limited time, it is best for budget travellers who have a lot of time to spare and extra cash transfer to Milan centre.

Linate airport can be considered better than Malpensa and Bergamo airports because of its close proximity and fast transfer journey times to central Milan. The fast ATM buses will get you to central Milan and its top attractions in 25-30 minutes for just $1.5-$5. It is a smaller airport compared to the bigger Malpensa airport which handles more flights, Linate sees less crowd, fewer delays and queues. Although Bergamo airport is also a small single terminal airport, it is further from the city making Linate a better choice for business travellers and tourists flying into Milan from nearby international destinations.

Duomo di Milano is a the seat of the Archbishop of Milan also known as the "Cathedral of Milan". It took nearly 6 centuries to complete this church and the closest airport to this amazing architectural marvel is the Milan Linate airport which is just 7.6 kilometres away from it. The fast ATM line 73 bus will get you to this top tourist attraction from the airport in just 35 minutes for $1-$2 or you can alternatively take a taxi/Uber which takes 10 minutes for $30-$40 for the journey. Also, it will take you an hour from this airport to the city of the christian faith and the seat of the Pope "Vatican city" in Rome, Italy's capital. Other top attractions to see in Milan includes Santa Maria delle Grazie the church which contains "The Last Supper" by Leonardo da Vinci, Teatro alla Scala, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, Sempione Park, Piazza del Duomo, Via Monte Napoleone, Royal Palace of Milan, Basilica di Sant'Ambrogio, Arco della Pace, Monumental Cemetery, Central Station area, Museo Nazionale della Scienza e della Tecnologia Leonardo da Vinci, Naviglio Grande, Milan Natural History Museum, Galleria d'Arte Moderna, Milan, and many more.

From Linate Airport by:
Bus (ATM lines 73 & X73):$1.5-$5 single -http://www.atm.it/en/Pages/default.aspxBus runs every 15 minutes, line 73: 6 a.m.- 00:00 a.m.; line X73: 7 a.m.-8 p.m. (Monday-Friday).
Private Shuttle: $50-$65 (1-3 & 4-8 persons), $260 (9+) http://ncc.milano.it/tariffe_noleggio_auto.aspx Available on demand.
Taxi: $20-$25-http://www.taxiblu.it/Available 24/7.
Uber:$30-$40 - https://www.uber.com/global/en/price-estimate//Available on demand.
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From Malpensa Airport by:
Train (Malpensa line):$12-$13 single - http://www.malpensaexpress.it/en/ Train runs every 30 minutes from 6:45 a.m. - 9:45 p.m
Bus (Malpensa Airport Shuttle):$10
single-http://www.airportmalpensa.com/airport-bus.phpBus runs every 10 minutesans 30 minutes (during night) for24/7.
Taxi: $95-http://www.ncctaxiservice.it/Available 24/7
Uber:$146 - https://www.uber.com/global/en/price-estimate// Available on demand.
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From Bergamo Airport by:
Bus (Bergamo Airport Coach):$4-$9http://www.autostradale.it/en/airports/2/3/ Bus runs daily 24/7.
Private Shuttle: $120-$150 (1-3 & 4-8 persons), $450 (9+) http://ncc.milano.it/tariffe_noleggio_auto.aspx Available on demand
Taxi: $100-$120 -http://www.radiotaxibergamo.it/Available 24/7.
Uber:$169 - https://www.uber.com/global/en/price-estimate//Available on demand.
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Hotel prices can vary greatly depending on how far in advance you book, the demand for rooms, and which hotel you book but the prices below will give you a rough idea and you can do further research and hotel booking at https://www.tripindicator.com/hotel.html
Linate Airport Hotels:From $50 per night.
Malpensa Airport Hotels: From $48 per night
Bergamo Airport Hotels: From $70 per night

All of the airports mentioned offer competitive prices and a range of cars to suit your needs. Prices are based on the type of car, driver age, length of hire, and demand but you can get a rough idea for each airport below.

Milan Linate Airport Car Rental:
Budget cars (Fiat 500, Vw Up, Fiat Panda): $76per week
Intermediate cars (Alfa Romeo, Renault Scenic, Audi A4):$188per week
Luxury cars (Mercedes E Class, Porsche 911, Rolls Royce Ghost)> $710
Compare prices here - https://www.tripindicator.com/car-hire/linate-airport.html

Milan Malpensa Airport Car Rental:
Budget cars (Fiat 500, Vw Up, Fiat Panda): $113.5 per week
Intermediate cars (Alfa Romeo, Renault Scenic, Audi A4): $188 per week
Luxury cars (Mercedes E Class, Porsche 911, Rolls Royce Ghost): $710.5
Compare Prices here - https://www.tripindicator.com/car-hire/milan-malpensa-airport.html

Milan Bergamo Airport Car Rental:
Budget cars (Citroen C1, Fiat 500, Fiat Panda):< $118 per week
Standard cars (BMW 2, Mercedes B Class, Audi A4): $211 per week
Intermediate cars (Opel Insignia, Toyota Avensis, Ford Mondeo): $192
Compare Prices here - https://www.tripindicator.com/car-hire/bergamo-airport.html