Flying from Milan to Toronto: what you need to know
When looking for a flight from Milan to Toronto, there's a range of airports you can take off from. Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) and Milano Linate Airport (LIN) are among Milan's main terminals.
Disembark at one of Toronto's key hubs like Pearson International Airport (YYZ). Alternatively, arrive at this city landing at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) or Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF).
The average duration of a direct flight from Milan to Toronto is 8 hours 36 minutes. Toronto's timezone is UTC-4, which makes Toronto 5 hours behind Milan.
You can pick from 4 weekly services between Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) and Pearson International Airport (YYZ). MXP to YYZ is the most popular route to take for flights from Milan to Toronto.
Leave plenty of time to get on your flight from Milan to Toronto. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying over a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
To visit Canada for tourism purposes, you will need an ETA if you hold a passport from Italy. However, visa rules are subject to change and other documentation may be needed depending on the length and purpose of your visit. Always check the latest guidelines before reserving your cheap flight from Milan to Toronto.
Flying from Milan
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Think about adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from Milan to Toronto. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Milano Malpensa Airport. Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
MXP is around 48 kilometres from central Milan. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be approximately 53 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to Milano Malpensa Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Milan to Toronto, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
Split up your flight from Milan to Toronto with a stop so you can freshen up or cross another place off your list. Some top stopovers between Milano Malpensa Airport and Toronto include:
Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
BGY is about 64 kilometres from central Milan. It takes 58 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 2 hours and 18 minutes.
Want to spoil yourself with an extra night away before boarding your flight from Milan to Toronto? Check in to a hotel near Orio al Serio International Airport before your adventure officially begins. Stay at one of these accommodation options:
Arriving in Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to central Toronto is approximately 27 kilometres. It takes about 26 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre on public transport typically takes 49 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Milan to Toronto, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these accommodation options near YYZ:
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) is about 3 kilometres from the centre of Toronto. Once you've disembarked your flight from Milan to Toronto, expect a drive time of approximately 35 minutes to reach the heart of the city.
You can expect the journey to take approximately 39 minutes on public transport.
After your flight from Milan to Toronto, rest your head at a hotel close to YTZ. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:
How to find the cheapest flights from Milan to Toronto
ر.ق. 816 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Milan to Toronto. A return flight starts at ر.ق. 1,542. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
Book 9 months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from Milan to Toronto.
The cheapest month for flight tickets from Milan to Toronto is May. Compare prices using the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest travel date.
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Best time to go to Toronto
August is the most popular month for flights from Milan to Toronto. To escape the crowds, visit Toronto in February.
Book your flight from Milan to Toronto for July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Toronto to range from 14ºC to 28ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from Milan to Toronto in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC and 1ºC on average.
More about Toronto
Once you've booked your flight from Milan to Toronto, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Toronto:
CN Tower and Royal Ontario Museum are just the start of the top-rated attractions to add to your Toronto must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Go Tours Canada - Distillery District.
Complete your Toronto trip with a car rental
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