Cheap flights from Montreal to Milan

Flying out of Montreal

When flying the Montreal to Milan route, you will be flying out of Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL), known informally as Montreal-Trudeau. The airport is located about 20 km from downtown Montreal and is the busiest airport in the province. The airport consists of one two-storied terminal. Montreal does have one other airport but it is only used for cargo planes.

Unfortunately, there are no direct flight options from Montreal to Milan, but there are many flight routes with just one stop. Depending on the airline, this layover may be in a domestic or an international city. Popular airlines that fly this route include Air Canada (usually stopping in Toronto), Lufthansa (usually stopping in Frankfurt) and British Airways (usually stopping in London or New York).

YUL’s terminal is divided into three different jetties, for domestic, international and U.S. flights. If your layover is international, don’t forget to take a picture of the international jetty’s gorgeous art installation, Veil of Glass. Large, coloured glass triangles hang from the ceiling of the jetty, reflecting light from illuminating spotlights.

Milan Airport Options

Though Milan is served by three international airports, international flights to the first airport, Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY), are not very common. The second airport, Milan Linate Airport (LIN), is located about 7 km from Milan. This airport is commonly used by airlines like Lufthansa and British Airways, both of which fly routes from Montreal to Milan. LIN has one passenger terminal with taxi, bus, car rental and public transportation links conveniently located at arrivals.

Milan’s third airport is Milan-Malpensa Airport (MXP), located about 49 km from central Milan. Though the airport is far from Milan, it is the busiest airport of the three, so flight options are abundant. The airport consists of two terminals, with most international flights arriving into Terminal 1. Limos, taxis, car sharing and rental car companies can all be found at Terminal 1 arrivals.

What to Expect in Milan

Milan is six hours ahead of Montreal, so you will experience a significant time shift. Be sure to take precautions against jet lag before and after your flight. The meal and entertainment prices in Milan are higher than those in Montreal, so you’ll want to save as much as you can on transportation by setting a Skyscanner Price Alert. The Price Alert will notify you as airfare prices rise and fall so you can buy your flight ticket at the best price.

Though Milan does experience fairly cold winters, they receive much less snow than Montreal. Milan’s biggest tourist seasons are spring and fall, due to the mild, pleasant temperatures. However, be prepared for humidity and rainfall if you visit between April and May. Milan’s summers are generally warmer than those in Montreal. The city also experiences a good deal of fog year round.