LUG
Lugano
Switzerland
43 km
27 miles
MXP
Milan
Italy
Distance
43 km
27 mi / 23 nm
Est. Flight Time
1h
Regional route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
199°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

LUG MXP
Airport Name Lugano Airport Malpensa International Airport
IATA Code LUG MXP
ICAO Code LSZA LIMC
City Lugano Milan
Country Switzerland Italy
Timezone Europe/Zurich Europe/Rome
Elevation 915 ft 768 ft
Coordinates 46.000000, 8.910000 45.630000, 8.730000

Lugano (LUG) to Milan (MXP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lugano Airport (LUG) in Lugano, Switzerland to Malpensa International Airport (MXP) in Milan, Italy is 43 kilometers (27 miles / 23 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 1h, flying south southwest at a heading of 199°.

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

This is an international route connecting Switzerland with Italy. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:24 in Lugano, it's 14:24 in Milan.

The return flight from Milan (MXP) to Lugano (LUG) follows a heading of 19° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Lugano Airport (LUG) and Malpensa International Airport (MXP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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