Flying from London City Airport (LCY) to Milan: what you need to know
London City Airport is located in London. Based in the UTC+1 timezone, Milan is one hour ahead of London.
London City Airport (LCY) to Milano Linate Airport (LIN) is the most traveled route, with 42 weekly departures to choose from. If you have things to do before heading off, the last flight from LCY to LIN is with ITA Airways at 19:15. Choose the first departure with British Airways at 07:00 if you want to get on your way earlier.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This leaves you with plenty of time to board your LCY to Milan flight.
Longer lines at check-in and security are more likely if you're flying during high season, so give yourself a bit more breathing room. A good rule of thumb for peak times? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
You can book a direct London City Airport to Milan ticket. Start your trip at LCY and land at Milano Linate Airport (LIN).
Take to the skies with ITA Airways. This well-known carrier offers direct flights from London City Airport to Milan.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially unlock a cheaper plane ticket from LCY to Milan. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search. Give yourself a breather (and maybe even a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular options:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
The journey from central London to LCY takes about 35 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 10 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Booked an early flight from London City Airport to Milan? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to LCY:
Of all flights departing from London City Airport, 74.57% land on time at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from London City Airport (LCY) to Milan
61 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way London City Airport to Milan flight. A round-trip ticket right now is 111 €. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares may change.
Lock in cheap flights from LCY to Milan by booking seven months ahead. According to our research, that's the best time for picking up a bargain.
The best month for scoring cheap London City Airport to Milan tickets is November. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates with the lowest fares.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from LCY to Milan by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
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Airports in Milan
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
The distance from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to central Milan is roughly 48 kilometres. It'll take you about 45 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.
Consider staying in a hotel close to MXP if you're coming in on a late flight from London City Airport to Milan. Select one of these accommodation options and make arrival day easier:
Grab a Milano Malpensa Airport rental car and explore Milan and beyond with your own set of wheels. Surprice, RentSmart24 and Noleggiare are popular outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Milano Malpensa Airport around one week ahead of your flight from LCY to Milan.
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
The centre of Milan is around 64 kilometres from Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY). After your flight from London City Airport to Milan has hit the runway and you've made your way through the terminal, the drive should be around 1 hour.
You can expect the journey to take about 2 hours 20 minutes on public transport.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel near BGY. Here are a few options where you can put your feet up after your LCY to Milan flight:
No need to worry about public transport schedules or long cab queues. Pick up an Orio al Serio International Airport rental car and let the journey unfold your way. Check out the availability and rates from Surprice, RentSmart24 and Galdieri Rent.
Snap up the best price by reserving your ride from BGY two weeks in advance. You'll also have access to a bigger selection of vehicles.
Milano Linate Airport (LIN)
Milano Linate Airport (LIN) is about 11 kilometres from the centre of Milan. It'll take you about 30 minutes to reach the city centre by ride-share or cab once you've stepped off your flight from London City Airport to Milan.
If you use public transport, expect a journey of about 45 minutes.
If you don't want to make the journey into the centre, choose a hotel near LIN. Settle in at one of these options after your LCY to Milan flight:
Start your trip without worrying about how to arrive at your destination with a Milano Linate Airport rental car. Book your wheels with reliable companies here like RentSmart24, Drivalia and Noleggiare.
About four weeks ahead of your flight from London City Airport to Milan is the ideal time to secure your vehicle from LIN. You're more likely to lock in a better rate or even snap up an early bird discount.
Best time to go to Milan
Carefully consider your dates before locking in your flight from London City Airport to Milan. The city buzzes in high season, but rates are usually higher and top attractions can get busy. Visit Milan in the off-season if you prefer a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Milan is July, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF). Lock in your London City Airport to Milan plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
Look for cheap tickets from LCY to Milan in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
More about Milan
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Milan right here. Browse these options as soon as you've booked your flight from London City Airport to Milan:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. Milan Cathedral, Grande Museo del Duomo di Milano and The Last Supper Museum are leading attractions which should be on any well-planned Milan itinerary.
Explore more of Italy
Rome is just one of the many places in Italy waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Milan. Around 483 kilometres away to the south-east, well-known attractions include Colosseum, Trevi Fountain and Roman Forum.
Turin is another standout destination in Italy and is around 129 kilometres west of Milan. No journey is complete without dropping by Galleria Sabauda (Palazzo Reale), Egyptian Museum and Royal Palace of Turin.