Travelling from Milan to Toronto: what you need to know
When searching for your flight from Milan to Toronto, there's a good range of airports you can jet off from. Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) and Milano Linate Airport (LIN) are among Milan's main options.
Toronto has a variety of airports you can jet into. Hop off the plane at Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) or Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF).
Around 9 hours 15 minutes is how long you'll be in transit on a direct Milan to Toronto flight.
Toronto's timezone is UTC-4, which makes Toronto five hours behind Milan.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. That way, you won't have to rush to catch your Milan to Toronto flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Milan to Toronto
Book two months before you want to travel. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap Milan to Toronto flights.
May is the best month for nabbing an awesome deal on a plane ticket from Milan to Toronto. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
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Flying from Milan
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Take off from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) on a nonstop flight from Milan to Toronto. From MXP, you can fly directly into Pearson International Airport (YYZ).
Secure your Milan to Toronto plane tickets with Neos. This carrier is a popular choice for direct flights from MXP.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially save money on your Milan to Toronto flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Milano Malpensa Airport. Break up the journey at one of these airports:
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
MXP is about 40 kilometres from central Milan. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 55 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near Milano Malpensa Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Milan to Toronto, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
68.23% of flights taking off from Milano Malpensa Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
Split up your Milan to Toronto flight with a stop so you can stretch your legs or tick another place off your list. Some popular stopovers between Orio al Serio International Airport and Toronto are:
Manchester Airport (MAN)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
BGY is around 48 kilometres from central Milan. It'll take 1 hour or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 2 hours 20 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your flight from Milan to Toronto, kick back in one of these hotels close to Orio al Serio International Airport:
67.49% of flights departing Orio al Serio International Airport meet their expected arrival time.
Milano Linate Airport (LIN)
Book a ticket from Milan to Toronto departing from Milano Linate Airport (LIN) with one or more stops. Some popular stopovers between LIN and Toronto include:
Brussels Airport (BRU)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
LIN is around 8 kilometres from central Milan. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes about 30 minutes. If you're planning to use public transport, expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Make taking an early Milan to Toronto flight the easiest part of your journey. Stay at one of these hotels close to Milano Linate Airport and get to your boarding gate without rushing:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights touch down within the expected time frame. At LIN, that rate is 79.56%.
Arriving in Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ) is approximately 19 kilometres from the centre of Toronto. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 25 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 50 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Milan to Toronto, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these accommodation options near YYZ:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Pearson International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Green Motion or Thrifty to explore Toronto and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Pearson International Airport about three weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
The centre of Toronto is about 3 kilometres from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ). As soon as your flight from Milan to Toronto has touched down and you've made your way through the terminal, expect a drive of around 35 minutes.
If you're catching public transport, it'll take approximately 40 minutes.
There are some comfortable places ready to welcome you near YTZ. Kick back after your Milan to Toronto flight at any of these well-located options:
Hertz, National and Avis make picking up a Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport rental car quick and easy. These suppliers are located in or around the terminal and will get you on your way in no time.
Get first dibs on the best options. Reserving your ride from YTZ one week ahead of time often means lower prices and a bigger choice of vehicles.
Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF)
Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) is about 80 kilometres from central Toronto. It'll take you about 1 hour 15 minutes to get to the city centre in a ride-share or cab after your flight from Milan to Toronto.
Public transport can get you there in around 4 hours 5 minutes.
If you don't want to make the journey to the centre, head for a hotel near YKF. Make yourself comfortable at one of these stays after your Milan to Toronto flight:
Take the guesswork out of the next leg of your trip with a Region of Waterloo International Airport rental car. Avis, Enterprise and Budget make getting on the road effortless.
If you prefer a certain model or make, booking early gives you a better shot at getting what you want. Reserve your ride from YKF a few weeks ahead of your flight from Milan to Toronto.
Best time to go to Toronto
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Milan to Toronto. August is the most popular month for a trip to Toronto. If you want a more relaxed atmosphere, go in February.
The warmest month in Toronto is July, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Book your Milan to Toronto ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
January sees average temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 1ºC (34ºF). Search for cheap flights from Milan to Toronto around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Toronto
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Toronto right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Milan to Toronto:
Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. CN Tower, Royal Ontario Museum and Go Tours Canada - Distillery District are essential stops on your Toronto itinerary.
Explore more of Canada
You've done Toronto, now it's time to discover other parts of Canada. Travel about 499 kilometres north-east to Montreal to check off its leading sights. From Mount Royal Park to Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Ottawa is another favourite destination in Canada and is around 354 kilometres north-east of Toronto. No journey is complete without experiencing Parliament Hill, Rideau Canal and National Gallery of Canada.
