Milan in 6 pieces
Fashion, design and a marble cathedral.
Italy's style capital balances the spiky Duomo and Leonardo's Last Supper with aperitivo bars, design showrooms and the canals of the Navigli.
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The six pieces
Fly into Milan
Milan's main gateway is Milan Malpensa (MXP). Compare fares from your home airport and pick the piece that fits.
Find flightsLeonardo's Last Supper
Book weeks ahead for the fragile fresco at Santa Maria delle Grazie.
Find ticketsAperitivo on the Navigli
Canal-side spritz and cicchetti as the city clocks off.
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Where to stay in Milan
Around the Duomo or Brera to walk to the sights and shopping.
Walk to the cathedral and the galleria.
Chic, arty and full of aperitivo bars.
Canalside nightlife and weekend markets.
Getting from the airport
Malpensa (MXP) is 50 km out — the Malpensa Express train reaches Cadorna/Centrale in ~50 minutes. Linate (LIN) is close and now on metro M4 (~15 min); Bergamo (BGY) uses shuttle buses.
What to eat in Milan
Order risotto alla milanese, a veal cotleta, panettone in season, and join the evening aperitivo ritual.
Milan travel FAQ
When is the best time to visit Milan?
April–June and September–October; design week (April) books out fast.
How many days do you need in Milan?
A long weekend (3–4 days) covers the highlights in this guide; add a day or two if you want the day trips and a slower pace.
How do I get from the airport to Milan?
Malpensa (MXP) is 50 km out — the Malpensa Express train reaches Cadorna/Centrale in ~50 minutes. Linate (LIN) is close and now on metro M4 (~15 min); Bergamo (BGY) uses shuttle buses.
Where should I stay in Milan?
Centro & Duomo — Walk to the cathedral and the galleria. Brera — Chic, arty and full of aperitivo bars. Navigli — Canalside nightlife and weekend markets.
What should I eat in Milan?
Order risotto alla milanese, a veal cotleta, panettone in season, and join the evening aperitivo ritual.
Do you need a car in Milan?
Great metro; a car helps for Lake Como and Lake Maggiore day trips.
How do I book a trip to Milan?
Add the flight, a stay for every night and a rental car on our Trip Board, then book each piece directly with our travel partners — you pay them, never us.