Travelling from Vancouver to Milan: what you need to know
Organising your flight from Vancouver to Milan begins with finding the most convenient airport to kick off your trip. Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base (CXH) and Abbotsford Airport (YXX) are the main terminals in Vancouver.
Milan has several airports you can jet into. Touch down at Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) or Milano Linate Airport (LIN).
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your flight from Vancouver to Milan.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like August and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
You can enter Italy for tourism purposes without a visa if you have a passport from Canada. But before reserving your cheap flight from Vancouver to Milan, make sure you're up to date with the latest guidelines. Visa rules can change, and you may require some travel documentation if your trip is for work or other reasons.
Flying from Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Located around 14 kilometres from central Vancouver, YVR can be reached in approximately 26 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 33 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Vancouver to Milan? Avoid rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near Vancouver International Airport:
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
CXH is around 2 kilometres from central Vancouver. It'll take you 5 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 16 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your flight from Vancouver to Milan? Check in to a hotel near Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport before your adventure officially begins. These stays are calling your name:
Arriving in Milan
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) is around 48 kilometres from central Milan. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is about 45 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 53 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Vancouver to Milan. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MXP instead:
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
Central Milan is approximately 64 kilometres from Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY). As soon as your flight from Vancouver to Milan has touched down and you've made your way out of the airport, expect a drive of about 58 minutes.
The journey will take approximately 2 hours and 18 minutes on public transport.
After your flight from Vancouver to Milan, settle in at a hotel near BGY. These are some comfortable options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Milan
Currently, 253 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Milan. The cheapest price for a return flight is 413 €. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from Vancouver to Milan, book ahead. Airlines generally offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
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Best time to go to Milan
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Vancouver to Milan. July is the most popular month to visit Milan. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from Vancouver to Milan for July if you'd like to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Milan to range from 16ºC to 35ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -1ºC and 9ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Vancouver to Milan around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Milan
After booking your flight from Vancouver to Milan, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Milan:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Grande Museo del Duomo di Milano, Milan Cathedral and Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II are popular attractions which should feature on any good Milan itinerary.
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