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MASI Lugano
Lugano’s leading art museum presents major modern and contemporary exhibitions in a striking lakeside cultural complex.
Flights from Amsterdam to Lugano depart on average 68 times per day, taking around 1h 38m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $87 (€71) but you can travel from only $55 (€45) by bus.
There are 12 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:50, the last at 23:55. The fastest flight covers the 476 miles (767 km) distance in 1h 35m. February is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 476 miles (767 km) |
Average flight duration 1h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price $87 (€71) |
Flights per day 68 |
Direct flights 12 |
Fastest flight 1h 35m |
First flight 5:50 AM |
Last flight 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 49 days |
Cheapest price
$156
Average price
$190
Fastest journey
1 h 35 m
Average duration
1 h 39 m
Flights per day
7
Distance
767 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Amsterdam to Lugano is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Amsterdam to Lugano will cost around $190 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $156.
Of the 7 flights that leave Amsterdam for Lugano onMon, Jul 20, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jul 20 the direct flights cover the 767 km distance in an average of 1 h 39 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 35 m .
On Mon, Jul 20 the longest flights will take 1 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam to Lugano among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $55. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 38m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $55, and a train costs an average of $86.
Distance: 476 miles (767 km)
| Flight | Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$191 Average price | $191 Average price | $89 Average price Cheapest | $276 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 38m Average total duration Fastest 1h 38m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 38m Average total duration 11h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17h 12m Average total duration 16h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
2.3 - 4.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Lugano:
A bus is $102 (€83) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Lugano costing on average $191 (€157).
A bus is $102 (€84) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Lugano costing on average $191 (€157).
Other travel options to Lugano take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 8m.
Bus takes on average 16h 42m.
The table below shows live departures for Amsterdam to Lugano flights for today, Sunday, July 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AF5474+ AF1312 | 12:30 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 7h15 | 7:45 PM Milan Linate Airport | 1 transfer | |
VF2+ VF61 | 12:30 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 23h15 | 11:45 AM Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF5474+ AF1732 | 12:30 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 10h00 | 10:30 PM Milan Linate Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF5474+ AF1730 | 12:30 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 5h05 | 5:35 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA433 · BA578 | 1:25 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 5h25 | 6:50 PM Milan Linate Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY8303 · VY6336 | 1:25 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 8h05 | 9:30 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA433 · BA580 | 1:25 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 8h05 | 9:30 PM Milan Linate Airport | 1 transfer | |
U23852 | 2:10 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1h40 | 3:50 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
KL1617 | 2:20 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1h35 | 3:55 PM Milan Linate Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AF1741 · AF1130 | 2:40 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 8h20 | 11:00 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1741 · AF1312 | 2:40 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 5h05 | 7:45 PM Milan Linate Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1741 · AF1732 | 2:40 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 7h50 | 10:30 PM Milan Linate Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH993 · LH278 | 2:50 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 3h35 | 6:25 PM Milan Linate Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX729 · LX1622 | 3:10 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 3h25 | 6:35 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 transfer | |
VF5001+ VF61 | 3:20 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 20h25 | 11:45 AM Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA8454+ BA590 | 3:40 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 7h55 | 11:35 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH2305+ LH5190 | 3:40 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 4h55 | 8:35 PM Milan Linate Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA435 · BA580 | 4:15 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 5h15 | 9:30 PM Milan Linate Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA435 · BA590 | 4:15 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 7h20 | 11:35 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF5478+ AF1732 | 4:30 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 6h00 | 10:30 PM Milan Linate Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY8310 · VY6336 | 4:30 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 5h00 | 9:30 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF5478+ AF1130 | 4:30 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 6h30 | 11:00 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH2307+ LH5190 | 5:00 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 3h35 | 8:35 PM Milan Linate Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1619 | 5:25 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1h35 | 7:00 PM Milan Linate Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
OS316 · OS529 | 5:40 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 4h15 | 9:55 PM Milan Linate Airport | 1 transfer | |
VF4 · VF61 | 5:45 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 18h00 | 11:45 AM Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport | 1 transfer | |
AZ109 · AZ2058 | 5:55 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 4h15 | 10:10 PM Milan Linate Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH997 · LH5638 | 6:15 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 4h45 | 11:00 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH997 · LH280 | 6:15 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 4h00 | 10:15 PM Milan Linate Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1141 · AF1732 | 6:40 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 3h50 | 10:30 PM Milan Linate Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1141 · AF1130 | 6:40 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 4h20 | 11:00 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA439 · BA590 | 7:20 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 4h15 | 11:35 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 transfer | |
AZ113 | 8:05 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1h40 | 9:45 PM Milan Linate Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
LX735+ LX1638 | 8:05 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 3h35 | 11:40 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1621 | 9:10 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1h40 | 10:50 PM Milan Linate Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
U25432 | 9:15 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1h40 | 10:55 PM Milan Linate Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
VY8305 · VY6330 | 9:25 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 11h40 | 9:05 AM Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 transfer | |
| Monday, July 20 | |||||
![]() | 6:20 AM Amsterdam | 1h40 | 8:00 AM Lugano | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:35 AM Amsterdam | 1h40 | 10:15 AM Lugano | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Lugano’s leading art museum presents major modern and contemporary exhibitions in a striking lakeside cultural complex.
Intimate museum inside the church complex, famous for Bernardino Luini frescoes and Renaissance religious art of exceptional local importance.
Museum and archive dedicated to writer Hermann Hesse in nearby Montagnola. It is essential for literary fans and lovers of the Collina d’Oro setting.
Lugano’s elegant waterfront park offers flowerbeds, sculptures, and lake views. It is one of the city’s most relaxing and photogenic walking areas.
The city’s famous shopping street is lined with arcades, boutiques, and historic buildings. It is ideal for strolling through central Lugano.
Main square facing the lake and city hall, often animated by markets and events. It is the natural hub of Lugano’s historic center.
A rich polenta dish from Ticino, often topped with braised beef, rabbit, or cheese. It reflects the region's Alpine farming roots and northern Italian influence.
Slow-cooked beef braise in red wine, commonly served with polenta. It is a hearty Ticinese classic suited to the cooler mountain climate.
Lake fish such as perch or pike-perch, usually simply grilled or pan-fried. It showcases the fresh catch from nearby lakes in southern Switzerland.
Elegant Michelin-starred dining at Villa Principe Leopoldo, known for refined Italian and Mediterranean cuisine with panoramic views over Lugano.
Historic lakeside restaurant serving polished Ticinese and Italian dishes in a classic setting near Parco Ciani.
Traditional grotto-style venue above Lugano, appreciated for local specialties, grilled meats, polenta, and a rustic hillside atmosphere.
Very high by Swiss standards: hotels, dining, and local transport usually cost more than in nearby Italian cities and many European lake destinations.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for excellent restaurant service. Round up small taxi fares and café bills.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Amsterdam to Lugano by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Lugano, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Amsterdam to Lugano flights use the Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Milan Malpensa Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Amsterdam and Lugano airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is 3 km from Amsterdam city centre. Public transport options include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in various locations throughout the airport.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol: Elevators, ramps.
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