- Must visit
Museo Archeologico Nazionale Domenico Ridola
The city’s leading museum preserves archaeology from prehistoric to classical times, giving essential context before exploring the Sassi.
Flights from Milan to Matera depart on average 50 times per day, taking around 2h 36m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at €19 but you can travel from only €11 by bus.
There are 18 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:20, the last at 23:55. The fastest flight covers the 499 miles (804 km) distance in 1h 25m. May is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 499 miles (804 km) |
Average flight duration 2h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price €19 |
Flights per day 50 |
Direct flights 18 |
Fastest flight 1h 25m |
First flight 12:20 AM |
Last flight 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 35 days |
Cheapest price on Sep 20
€62
Average ticket price on Sep 20
€211
Fastest journey on Sep 20
1 h 25 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
1 h 27 m
Flights on Sep 20
66
Distance
804 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Milan to Matera is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milan to Matera will cost around €211 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €62.
On Sun, Sep 20, we found 66 flights from Milan to Matera, including 22 direct services.
On Sun, Sep 20 the direct flights cover the 804 km distance in an average of 1 h 27 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 25 m .
On Sun, Sep 20 the longest flights will take 1 h 30 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.
FR 278
NO7582
FR 979
U23517
AZ1629
AZ1639
AZ1655
AZ1649
FR 4667
FR 3653Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Milan to Matera among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €70 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 36m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €70, while a flight costs an average of €209.
Distance: 499 miles (804 km)
Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€209 Average price | €96 Average price | €70 Average price Cheapest | €228 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 36m Average total duration Fastest 2h 36m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 9h 13m Average total duration 8h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 32m Average total duration 14h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
2.4 - 4.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 2.0kg 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 Milan to Matera:
A bus is €26 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan to Matera costing on average €96.
A bus is €139 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Milan to Matera costing on average €209.
Other travel options to Matera take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 43m.
Bus takes on average 14h 2m.
The table below shows live departures for Milan to Matera flights for today, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FR 979 | 5:50 AM Milan Malpensa Airport | 1h45 | 7:35 AM Brindisi Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AZ1629 | 6:25 AM Milan Linate Airport | 1h40 | 8:05 AM Brindisi Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AZ2013 · AZ1617+ 81R | 7:00 AM Milan Linate Airport | 7h55 | 2:55 PM Matera, Viale Aldo Moro (Comuna di Matera) | 2 transfers | |
AZ2013 · AZ1617 | 7:00 AM Milan Linate Airport | 3h35 | 10:35 AM Bari Palese Airport | 1 transfer | |
AZ2013 · AZ1617+ 74R | 7:00 AM Milan Linate Airport | 11h15 | 6:15 PM Matera, Viale Aldo Moro (Comuna di Matera) | 2 transfers | |
AZ2013 · AZ1621 | 7:00 AM Milan Linate Airport | 3h35 | 10:35 AM Brindisi Airport | 1 transfer | |
AZ2013 · AZ1617+ 02 - 22R | 7:00 AM Milan Linate Airport | 9h15 | 4:15 PM Matera, Viale Aldo Moro (Comuna di Matera) | 2 transfers | |
BA581+ BA2606 | 7:25 AM Milan Linate Airport | 10h05 | 5:30 PM Bari Palese Airport | 1 transfer | |
AZ1649+ 73R | 8:00 AM Milan Linate Airport | 4h45 | 12:45 PM Matera, Viale Aldo Moro (Comuna di Matera) | 1 transfer | |
AZ1649 | 8:00 AM Milan Linate Airport | 1h25 | 9:25 AM Bari Palese Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AZ1649+ 81R | 8:00 AM Milan Linate Airport | 6h55 | 2:55 PM Matera, Viale Aldo Moro (Comuna di Matera) | 1 transfer | |
AZ1649+ 02 - 22R | 8:00 AM Milan Linate Airport | 8h15 | 4:15 PM Matera, Viale Aldo Moro (Comuna di Matera) | 1 transfer | |
BA591+ BA2606 | 8:10 AM Milan Malpensa Airport | 9h20 | 5:30 PM Bari Palese Airport | 1 transfer | |
FR 2864 | 8:15 AM Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport | 1h40 | 9:55 AM Brindisi Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AZ2029 · AZ1619 | 9:00 AM Milan Linate Airport | 5h30 | 2:30 PM Brindisi Airport | 1 transfer | |
FR 4667 | 9:30 AM Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport | 1h30 | 11:00 AM Bari Palese Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
LG6492 · LG511 | 10:00 AM Milan Linate Airport | 23h05 | 9:05 AM Brindisi Airport | 1 transfer | |
FR 278 | 10:20 AM Milan Malpensa Airport | 1h40 | 12:00 PM Bari Palese Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AZ2045 · AZ1613+ 74R | 11:30 AM Milan Linate Airport | 6h45 | 6:15 PM Matera, Viale Aldo Moro (Comuna di Matera) | 2 transfers | |
AZ2045 · AZ1613 | 11:30 AM Milan Linate Airport | 3h05 | 2:35 PM Bari Palese Airport | 1 transfer | |
AZ2045 · AZ1627 | 11:30 AM Milan Linate Airport | 4h40 | 4:10 PM Brindisi Airport | 1 transfer | |
AZ2045 · AZ1613+ 71R | 11:30 AM Milan Linate Airport | 8h35 | 8:05 PM Matera, Viale Aldo Moro (Comuna di Matera) | 2 transfers | |
U23527+ 71R | 11:50 AM Milan Malpensa Airport | 8h15 | 8:05 PM Matera, Viale Aldo Moro (Comuna di Matera) | 1 transfer | |
U23527+ 74R | 11:50 AM Milan Malpensa Airport | 6h25 | 6:15 PM Matera, Viale Aldo Moro (Comuna di Matera) | 1 transfer | |
U23527 | 11:50 AM Milan Malpensa Airport | 1h40 | 1:30 PM Bari Palese Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
U23527+ 02 - 22R | 11:50 AM Milan Malpensa Airport | 4h25 | 4:15 PM Matera, Viale Aldo Moro (Comuna di Matera) | 1 transfer | |
LG6994 · LG511 | 1:15 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 19h50 | 9:05 AM Brindisi Airport | 1 transfer | |
FR 2876 | 1:45 PM Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport | 1h40 | 3:25 PM Brindisi Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AZ1671 | 2:00 PM Milan Linate Airport | 1h30 | 3:30 PM Bari Palese Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AZ1671+ 74R | 2:00 PM Milan Linate Airport | 4h15 | 6:15 PM Matera, Viale Aldo Moro (Comuna di Matera) | 1 transfer | |
AZ1671+ 71R | 2:00 PM Milan Linate Airport | 6h05 | 8:05 PM Matera, Viale Aldo Moro (Comuna di Matera) | 1 transfer | |
AZ2049 · AZ1607 | 2:00 PM Milan Linate Airport | 4h40 | 6:40 PM Bari Palese Airport | 1 transfer | |
AZ1671+ 72R | 2:00 PM Milan Linate Airport | 11h00 | 1:00 AM Matera, Viale Aldo Moro (Comuna di Matera) | 1 transfer | |
AZ1641 | 3:00 PM Milan Linate Airport | 1h40 | 4:40 PM Brindisi Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
U23517 | 4:05 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 1h50 | 5:55 PM Brindisi Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AZ1647+ 72R | 4:35 PM Milan Linate Airport | 8h25 | 1:00 AM Matera, Viale Aldo Moro (Comuna di Matera) | 1 transfer | |
AZ1647 | 4:35 PM Milan Linate Airport | 1h25 | 6:00 PM Bari Palese Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
FR 3653 | 5:15 PM Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport | 1h30 | 6:45 PM Bari Palese Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
FR 2858 | 6:10 PM Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport | 1h40 | 7:50 PM Brindisi Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AZ1639 | 6:55 PM Milan Linate Airport | 1h25 | 8:20 PM Bari Palese Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AZ1639+ 72R | 6:55 PM Milan Linate Airport | 6h05 | 1:00 AM Matera, Viale Aldo Moro (Comuna di Matera) | 1 transfer | |
AZ2109 · AZ1603 | 7:00 PM Milan Linate Airport | 3h55 | 10:55 PM Bari Palese Airport | 1 transfer | |
AZ2109 · AZ1625 | 7:00 PM Milan Linate Airport | 4h15 | 11:15 PM Brindisi Airport | 1 transfer | |
FR 3416 | 7:50 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 1h45 | 9:35 PM Brindisi Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
FR 859 | 8:45 PM Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport | 1h40 | 10:25 PM Brindisi Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
FR 2770 | 8:55 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 1h40 | 10:35 PM Bari Palese Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
FR 4132 | 9:35 PM Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport | 1h30 | 11:05 PM Bari Palese Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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The city’s leading museum preserves archaeology from prehistoric to classical times, giving essential context before exploring the Sassi.
Contemporary sculpture museum inside Palazzo Pomarici, showcasing works by Italian artist Pietro Consagra in a striking historic setting.
Historic cave dwelling furnished to show daily family life in the Sassi before the 1950s relocation, simple and very evocative.
Matera’s most iconic ancient quarter, a dense landscape of caves, lanes, and stone houses that defines the city’s UNESCO fame.
Historic district of cave homes and churches with dramatic urban layers, excellent walking routes, and classic postcard views.
Main central square and transport hub above the Sassi, ideal for orienting yourself and accessing the underground cistern area.
Oven-baked sheep's milk cheese from Matera's Murgia area. Its intense flavor reflects local pastoral tradition and it is a classic table cheese in Basilicata.
Rustic semolina bread with a dark crust and long shelf life. It is one of Matera's signature foods and a symbol of the city's baking heritage.
Fresh handmade pasta with breadcrumbs, peppers, or tomato-based sauces. It is a staple of Basilicata home cooking and often served on Sundays and feast days.
Refined Michelin-starred dining in the Sassi, focused on Basilicata ingredients with creative tasting menus in an elegant cave setting.
Established restaurant in the Sassi with polished regional cuisine, strong wine selection, and panoramic ambiance suited to a leisurely dinner.
Historic cave restaurant serving traditional Lucanian dishes, local wines, and regional specialties in one of Matera's most atmospheric dining rooms.
Moderate for Italy: dining is fair, cave hotels can be pricey, and local transit is limited, so walking or taxis may add costs.
Service is often included or modest. Round up at cafes and taxis; leave 5-10% at restaurants only for very good service.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Milan to Matera 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 Matera, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Milan to Matera flights use the Milan Linate Airport to Brindisi Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Milan and Matera airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
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 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 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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