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Pinacoteca di Brera
Milan’s premier fine art gallery, known for masterpieces by Raphael, Caravaggio, and Mantegna. A top choice for Italian art lovers.
Flights from Edinburgh to Milan depart on average 72 times per day, taking around 3h 4m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $28 (€23) if you book in advance.
There are 3 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:40, the last at 23:55. The fastest flight covers the 902 miles (1452 km) distance in 2h 25m. February is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 902 miles (1452 km) |
Average flight duration 3h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price $28 (€23) |
Flights per day 72 |
Direct flights 3 |
Fastest flight 2h 25m |
First flight 5:40 AM |
Last flight 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 21 days |
Cheapest price
$86
Average price
$406
Fastest journey
2 h 25 m
Average duration
2 h 49 m
Flights per day
62
Distance
1452 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Edinburgh to Milan is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh to Milan will cost around $406 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $86.
Of the 62 flights that leave Edinburgh for Milan onThu, Jul 02, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jul 02 the direct flights cover the 1452 km distance in an average of 2 h 49 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 2 h 25 m .
On Thu, Jul 02 the longest flights will take 4 h 10 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.
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LX1628Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Milan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $28. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 4m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.5 - 3.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $28, and a train costs an average of $519.
Distance: 902 miles (1452 km)
Most popular Flight | Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$139 Average price Cheapest | $192 Average price | $561 Average price | $432 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 4m Average total duration Fastest 3h 4m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 35h 15m Average total duration 34h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 19h 13m Average total duration 18h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 20h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
4.4 - 8.7kg CO2 emissions | 1.5 - 3.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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 Edinburgh to Milan:
A flight is $53 (€43) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Edinburgh to Milan costing on average $192 (€158).
A flight is $421 (€347) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Milan costing on average $561 (€462).
Other travel options to Milan take longer:
Train takes on average 18h 43m.
Bus takes on average 34h 45m.
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh to Milan flights for today, Wednesday, July 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SN2064 · SN3149 | 12:40 PM Edinburgh Airport | 4h20 | 6:00 PM Milan Linate Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH961+ LH278 | 12:50 PM Edinburgh Airport | 4h35 | 6:25 PM Milan Linate Airport | 1 transfer | |
OS7332+ OS214 · OS529 | 12:50 PM Edinburgh Airport | 8h05 | 9:55 PM Milan Linate Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH961 · LH256 | 12:50 PM Edinburgh Airport | 4h50 | 6:40 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH961 · LH116+ LH5190 | 12:50 PM Edinburgh Airport | 7h10 | 9:00 PM Milan Linate Airport | 2 transfers | |
BA1447 · BA580 | 1:40 PM Edinburgh Airport | 6h55 | 9:35 PM Milan Linate Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX1076+ LH280+ LX8291 | 1:50 PM Edinburgh Airport | 7h25 | 10:15 PM Milan Linate Airport | 2 transfers | |
EW2481 · EW2822 | 2:05 PM Edinburgh Airport | 6h30 | 9:35 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 transfer | |
U25422 | 2:10 PM Edinburgh Airport | 2h25 | 5:35 PM Milan Linate Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
D83503 · D83750 | 3:10 PM Edinburgh Airport | 23h25 | 3:35 PM Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA1451 · BA590 | 3:25 PM Edinburgh Airport | 7h15 | 11:40 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA1451 · BA580 | 3:25 PM Edinburgh Airport | 5h10 | 9:35 PM Milan Linate Airport | 1 transfer | |
U23838 | 3:35 PM Edinburgh Airport | 2h30 | 7:05 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA8707+ BA590 | 4:10 PM Edinburgh Airport | 6h30 | 11:40 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA1453 · BA590 | 4:30 PM Edinburgh Airport | 6h10 | 11:40 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 transfer | |
FR 3646 | 4:30 PM Edinburgh Airport | 2h30 | 8:00 PM Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
LH2525+ LH7432 | 5:10 PM Edinburgh Airport | 5h00 | 11:10 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH2525+ EN8280 | 5:10 PM Edinburgh Airport | 5h00 | 11:10 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1230+ AF1487 | 5:25 PM Edinburgh Airport | 20h20 | 2:45 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1130+ AF1487 | 5:25 PM Edinburgh Airport | 4h35 | 11:00 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1830 · AF1487 | 5:25 PM Edinburgh Airport | 13h50 | 8:15 AM Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1730+ AF1487 | 5:25 PM Edinburgh Airport | 23h10 | 5:35 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1487 · AF1330 | 5:25 PM Edinburgh Airport | 16h00 | 10:25 AM Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 transfer | |
| Thursday, July 2 | |||||
AF1887 · AF1230 | 5:40 AM Edinburgh Airport | 8h05 | 2:45 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1887 · AF1830 | 5:40 AM Edinburgh Airport | 25h35 | 8:15 AM Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1887 · AF1130 | 5:40 AM Edinburgh Airport | 16h20 | 11:00 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1887 · AF1730 | 5:40 AM Edinburgh Airport | 10h55 | 5:35 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA1467 · BA570 | 5:50 AM Edinburgh Airport | 5h45 | 12:35 PM Milan Linate Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA1467 · BA584 | 5:50 AM Edinburgh Airport | 6h30 | 1:20 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA1467 · BA572 | 5:50 AM Edinburgh Airport | 6h35 | 1:25 PM Milan Linate Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH965+ EN8810 | 6:10 AM Edinburgh Airport | 6h50 | 2:00 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH965+ LH5636 | 6:10 AM Edinburgh Airport | 6h50 | 2:00 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH965 · LH272 | 6:10 AM Edinburgh Airport | 4h50 | 12:00 PM Milan Linate Airport | 1 transfer | |
OS7214+ OS204 · OS523 | 6:10 AM Edinburgh Airport | 7h00 | 2:10 PM Milan Linate Airport | 2 transfers | |
OS7214+ OS206 · OS527 | 6:10 AM Edinburgh Airport | 12h00 | 7:10 PM Milan Linate Airport | 2 transfers | |
OS7214+ OS204 · OS527 | 6:10 AM Edinburgh Airport | 12h00 | 7:10 PM Milan Linate Airport | 2 transfers | |
BA1465 · BA574 | 7:00 AM Edinburgh Airport | 7h00 | 3:00 PM Milan Linate Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA1465 · BA572 | 7:00 AM Edinburgh Airport | 5h25 | 1:25 PM Milan Linate Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA1465 · BA570 | 7:00 AM Edinburgh Airport | 4h35 | 12:35 PM Milan Linate Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA1465 · BA584 | 7:00 AM Edinburgh Airport | 5h20 | 1:20 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA8711+ BA574 | 7:00 AM Edinburgh Airport | 7h00 | 3:00 PM Milan Linate Airport | 1 transfer | |
D83501 · D83750 | 8:25 AM Edinburgh Airport | 6h10 | 3:35 PM Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA1437 · BA574 | 8:35 AM Edinburgh Airport | 5h25 | 3:00 PM Milan Linate Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX8291+ LX1628 | 8:50 AM Edinburgh Airport | 4h10 | 2:00 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA8703 · BA7303 | 8:50 AM Edinburgh Airport | 6h30 | 4:20 PM Milan Linate Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX8291+ LX1104+ LH1856 | 8:50 AM Edinburgh Airport | 6h50 | 4:40 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 2 transfers | |
EW9365 · EW9822 | 9:45 AM Edinburgh Airport | 5h10 | 3:55 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA8715 · BA7303 | 10:40 AM Edinburgh Airport | 4h40 | 4:20 PM Milan Linate Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA1441 · BA578 | 10:40 AM Edinburgh Airport | 7h00 | 6:40 PM Milan Linate Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA8715+ BA578 | 10:40 AM Edinburgh Airport | 7h00 | 6:40 PM Milan Linate Airport | 1 transfer | |
FR 3658 | 11:25 AM Edinburgh Airport | 2h30 | 2:55 PM Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AF1687 · AF1130 | 11:35 AM Edinburgh Airport | 10h25 | 11:00 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1687 · AF1830 | 11:35 AM Edinburgh Airport | 19h40 | 8:15 AM Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1687 · AF1730 | 11:35 AM Edinburgh Airport | 5h00 | 5:35 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1687 · AF1230 | 11:35 AM Edinburgh Airport | 26h10 | 2:45 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1687+ AF1330 | 11:35 AM Edinburgh Airport | 21h50 | 10:25 AM Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 transfer | |
This is the last flight of the day. | |||||
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Milan’s premier fine art gallery, known for masterpieces by Raphael, Caravaggio, and Mantegna. A top choice for Italian art lovers.
Contemporary art venue in a striking converted distillery complex, widely popular for exhibitions and architecture.
Major museum of 20th-century Italian art facing Piazza del Duomo, with strong Futurist and modern collections.
Canal-side district famous for walks, historic waterways, and photogenic corners. Highly popular with visitors and on social media.
Charming central neighborhood with elegant streets, art atmosphere, independent shops, and classic Milan character.
Milan’s main square and urban heart, surrounded by major landmarks and ideal as a starting point for exploring the city.
Milan’s signature saffron risotto, rich with butter and cheese. It is one of the city’s most iconic dishes and a classic of Lombard cuisine.
A breaded veal cutlet fried in butter, traditionally served bone-in. It is one of Milan’s best-known historic dishes.
Braised veal shanks, often served with risotto alla Milanese. The marrow, tender meat, and slow-cooked sauce make it a Milanese favorite.
A famous casual stop near the Duomo, best known for its panzerotti. It is not strictly Milanese cuisine but is one of the city’s most iconic quick bites.
A respected modern Milanese restaurant known for refined Lombard dishes such as risotto and mondeghili in a stylish but relaxed setting.
A long-established traditional trattoria serving classic Milanese cuisine, including ossobuco and cotoletta, in a historic atmosphere.
Prices are high by Italian standards, especially for hotels and central dining, though cafés, transit, and casual meals remain manageable.
Service is often included or covered by a coperto. Tipping is not mandatory; round up or leave 5-10% for good restaurant service. Small change is fine for cafés and taxis.
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Milan Malpensa Airport, Milan -> Milano Centrale, Milan
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh to Milan 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 Milan, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Edinburgh to Milan flights use the Edinburgh Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport airport pair, with some services landing at Milan Linate Airport. Use this guide to compare Edinburgh and Milan airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Edinburgh Airport 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 the terminal, offering multiple currencies.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Edinburgh Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh Airport: Ramps, assistance.
Milan Malpensa Airport is 2 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milan Malpensa Airport 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 both terminals, near check-inas and gates.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Milan Malpensa Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Milan Malpensa Airport: Elevators, ramps.
Milan Linate Airport is 6 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milan Linate Airport 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 the arrivals and departures areas.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Milan Linate Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Milan Linate Airport: Ramps, assistance.
Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport is 1 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport 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 the arrivals and departures areas.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport: Elevators, ramps.
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