Flying from Milano Linate Airport (LIN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
Milan and Zurich are in the same timezone, UTC+1.
To ensure you get on your LIN to ZRH flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Flying during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Milano Linate Airport to Zurich Airport. Here are the top stopovers between LIN and ZRH:
Frankfurt Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Milano Linate Airport (LIN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Currently, $104 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Milano Linate Airport to Zurich Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $226. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap tickets from LIN to ZRH, book early. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the cheapest price across the month when searching for a flight from Milano Linate Airport to Zurich Airport.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from LIN to ZRH.
Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Milano Linate Airport to Zurich Airport.
Handy information about Milano Linate Airport (LIN)
79.56% of flights taking off from Milano Linate Airport make it to their destination on time.
Central Milan to Milano Linate Airport is around 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 45 minutes on public transport.
Need a convenient hotel near LIN? If you've booked an early flight from Milano Linate Airport to Zurich Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)
If you're landing on a late Milano Linate Airport to Zurich Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near ZRH:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Zurich Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Green Motion and explore beyond Zurich's main sights.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Zurich Airport around two weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
Zurich Airport is approximately 13 kilometres from the centre of Zurich. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
Getting there on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 35 minutes.
When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Milano Linate Airport to Zurich Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Zurich. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Zurich is July, with the temperature ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Lock in your flights from Milano Linate Airport to Zurich Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from LIN to ZRH in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.
Explore more of Switzerland
You've done Zurich, now it's time to explore more of Switzerland. Journey around 72 kilometres west to Basel to check off its top attractions. From Basel Minster to Bistro Kunstmuseum Basel and Rhine River Cruises, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Bern is another essential stop in Switzerland and is around 97 kilometres south-west of Zurich. No journey is complete without visiting Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bern Cathedral.