Milan Travel Guide

Getting There:

By Air: Milan is served by three airports. Malpensa, the largest, handles more than 16 million passengers a year, and is the farthest (30 miles) from the city center. The airport closest to the city is Linate, about 20 minutes from downtown Milan. For Linate information call: +39 02 748 5220. The third airport is Orio al Serio, which is about a 45 minute drive from Milan.

Malpensa Airport (MXP) (http://www.sea-aeroportimilano.it/ + 39 02 748 5220) hosts the following airlines:

Air Canada ( +1 888 247 2262/ http://www.aircanada.ca )

Air China ( +86 4008 100 999/ http://www.airchina.com.cn )

Air France ( +1 800 871 1366/ http://www.airfrance.com )

Aer Lingus ( +1 800 474 7424/ http://www.aerlingus.com ) Air Malta ( +1 866 357 4155/ http://www.airmalta.com )

Alitalia ( +1 800 223 5730/ http://www.alitalia.com )

American Airlines ( +1 800 433 7300/ http://www.aa.com )

Austrian Airlines ( +1 800 843 0002/ http://www.aua.com )

Blu-Express ( +39 06 60214577/ http://www.blu-express.com )

British Airways ( +1 800 247 9297/ http://www.ba.com )

Brussels Airlines ( +1 516 740 5200/ http://www.brusselsairlines.com )

Condor ( +1 800 524 6975/ http://www7.condor.com )

Continental ( +1 800 231 0856/ http://www.continental.com )

Delta ( +1 800 221 1212/ http://www.delta.com )

easyJet ( +44 870 600 0000/ http://www.easyjet.com )

Finnair ( +1 800 950 5000/ http://www.finnair.com )

Germanwings ( +44 870 252 12 50/ http://www1.germanwings.com )

Iberia ( +1 800 772 4642/ http://www.iberia.com )

Jet 2 ( +44 207 150 0374/ http://www.jet2.com )

Lufthansa ( +1 800 645 3880/ http://www.lufthansa.com )

Meridiana ( +39 0789 52682/ http://www.meridiana.it )

Northwest ( +1 800 225 2525/ http://www.nwa.com )

Sterling Airlines ( +44 0870 787 8038/ http://www.sterling.dk )

Swiss Airways ( +1 877 359 7947/ http://www.swiss.com )

Transavia ( +31 204 06 0406 http://www.transavia.com )

US Airways ( +1 800 622 1015/ http://www.usairways.com )

Vueling ( http://www.vueling.com )

Wind Jet ( http://w3.volawindjet.it )

Getting from Malpensa (MXP) to Milan

By Train: The Malpensa Express train (http://www.malpensaexpress.it ) runs from the airport terminal 1 to platforms 1 and 2 at Cadorna train station every 27 and 57 minutes after the hour. Tickets are EUR 11 or EUR 13.50 on-board one-way (40 minute journey) or EUR 14.50 or EUR 17 on-board round trip.

Shuttle: The Malpensa Shuttle ( http://www.malpensashuttle.it ) departs from Stazione Centrale di Milano on the hour and every 20 and 40 minutes after the hour; a one-way ticket runs EUR 6 one-way (50 minute journey) or EUR 10 round trip.

Air Pullman ( http://airpullman.com/ +39 02 5858 3202) operates a shuttle between the airport and Stazione Centrale, Milan Fiera, Milan Lampugnano and Piazza Castello. They also have service between Malpensa and Linate airports.

Milano Linate (LIN) ( http://www.sea-aeroportimilano.it/ +39 02 7485 2200)

Milan's smaller airport is located much closer (about 20 minutes) to the city center, and services mostly short-haul, intra-European flights. As a result, you will find most of the budget airlines located here.

Getting from Milano Linate (LIN) to Milan

By Shuttle: The Malpensa Shuttle (http://www.malpensashuttle.it) also operates service between Linate and Stazione Centrale di Milano, as well as a service between the two airports.

By Bus: Bus 73 runs from the airport to metro station San Babila (MM1, red line) and just one stop from the Duomo.

By Car: From the Malpensa Airport, take the A8 or A26 to Milan.

Car Rentals Rental Car companies include:

Alamo ( +1 800 327 9633/ http://www.alamo.com )

Dollar ( +1 800 4000/ http://www.dollar.com )

Thrifty (+1 800 367 2277/ http://www.thrifty.com )

Train Stazione Centrale di Milano is one of Europe's main train stations. The building, inaugurated in 1931, is an architectural wonder; Vittorio Emanuele III himself laid the cornerstone in 1906. It is, therefore not surprising that you can get to just about anywhere in Italy or Europe from this hub. For more information about Italy's rail system, visit their website at: http://www.ferroviedellostato.it.

Getting Around:

Metro, Trams, Buses, & Trolleys Public Transportation: The ATM (Azienda Trasporti Milanesi) manages the metropolitan area of Milan with extensive railway, tram, trolley and bus lines. ( http://www.atm-mi.it )

Milan's subway system or Metropolitana has three lines: Linea 1 (red), Linea 2 (green), and Linea 3 (yellow). The urban rail, Passante Ferroviario is blue. As throughout the rest of Italy, tickets can be purchased at newsstands, tabbacherie, or from machines in certain areas. The price of a ticket it EUR 1, but one (EUR 3) and two-day (EUR 5.50) passes are also available and are a great option if you plan to use the system a lot. Tickets must be validated by the rider at the time of their use, and they are valid 75 minutes from the time they are stamped. Make sure to stamp your ticket as public transport is often checked by controllers and non-validated tickets can result in unpleasant experiences and hefty fines. If you plan to ride more than once, consider a tourist pass, or just buy a few tickets at once to use when needed. Most of the main sites are located downtown, and are within easy walking distance from the Duomo metro stop. For those traveling to other parts of the city, the modern subway system is a great option, but trains stop running at midnight. Trams, trolleys, and buses operate lines all night, see ATM's website for more information and route details.

Taxi: Taxis can be hailed on the streets, although it can be difficult to actually get one to stop. Taxi ranks are found in the center and throughout the city; these are a much better bet. Taxis are usually white or yellow, and the main companies are Radiotaxi ( +39 02 6767 or 5353 ) and Autoradio ( +39 02 8585 ). If you call for a taxi, be forewarned that the meter starts as soon as the call is received. Even so, they are not as expensive as many other European cities and can be a great way to get around.2008-08-02T07:29:22.000 28