- Must visit
Pinacoteca di Brera
One of Milan’s leading art museums, with Italian masterpieces from the Middle Ages to the 20th century in a historic palace.
Flights from Edinburgh to Milan depart on average 72 times per day, taking around 3h 4m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £21 if you book in advance.
There are 3 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:40, the last at 23:55. The fastest flight covers the 1452 km distance in 2h 25m. February is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 1452 km |
Average flight duration 3h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price £21 |
Flights per day 72 |
Direct flights 3 |
Fastest flight 2h 25m |
First flight 5:40 |
Last flight 23:55 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 21 days |
Cheapest price
£149
Average price
£492
Fastest journey
2 h 25 m
Average duration
2 h 29 m
Flights per day
43
Distance
1452 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Edinburgh to Milan is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh to Milan will cost around £492 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £149.
Of the 43 flights that leave Edinburgh for Milan every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct flights cover the 1452 km distance in an average of 2 h 29 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 2 h 25 m .
The slowest flights will take 2 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.
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U23834Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Milan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from £21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 4m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 1.5 - 3.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £21, and a train costs an average of £385.
Distance: 1452 km
Most popular Flight | Coach | Train |
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£103 Average Price Cheapest | £142 Average Price | £416 Average Price |
6h 4m Average total duration Fastest 3h 4m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 35h 15m Average total duration 34h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 19h 13m Average total duration 18h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
4.4 - 8.7kg CO2 emissions | 1.5 - 3.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh to Milan flights for today, Thursday 20 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BA1455 · BA590 | 17:10 Edinburgh Airport | 5h25 | 23:35 Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 change | |
LH2525+ EN8280 | 17:10 Edinburgh Airport | 5h00 | 23:10 Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 change | |
LH2525+ LH7432 | 17:10 Edinburgh Airport | 5h00 | 23:10 Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 change | |
AF1487 · AF1130 | 17:25 Edinburgh Airport | 4h35 | 23:00 Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 change | |
AF1487 · AF1330 | 17:25 Edinburgh Airport | 16h00 | 10:25 Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 change | |
AF1487 · AF1730 | 17:25 Edinburgh Airport | 23h10 | 17:35 Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 change | |
BA8709 · BA7301 | 17:50 Edinburgh Airport | 15h05 | 9:55 Milan Linate Airport | 1 change | |
BA8709+ BA568 | 17:50 Edinburgh Airport | 15h20 | 10:10 Milan Linate Airport | 1 change | |
BA1443 · BA590 | 18:05 Edinburgh Airport | 4h30 | 23:35 Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 change | |
BA1443+ BA7301 | 18:05 Edinburgh Airport | 14h50 | 9:55 Milan Linate Airport | 1 change | |
BA1443 · BA568 | 18:05 Edinburgh Airport | 15h05 | 10:10 Milan Linate Airport | 1 change | |
LH963 · LH246 | 18:20 Edinburgh Airport | 12h55 | 8:15 Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 change | |
LH963+ LH4258+ LH1850 | 18:20 Edinburgh Airport | 13h50 | 9:10 Milan Linate Airport | 2 changes | |
BA1457+ BA7301 | 19:25 Edinburgh Airport | 13h30 | 9:55 Milan Linate Airport | 1 change | |
BA1457 · BA568 | 19:25 Edinburgh Airport | 13h45 | 10:10 Milan Linate Airport | 1 change | |
BA8717+ BA568 | 19:30 Edinburgh Airport | 13h40 | 10:10 Milan Linate Airport | 1 change | |
BA8717 · BA7301 | 19:30 Edinburgh Airport | 13h25 | 9:55 Milan Linate Airport | 1 change | |
BA1461 · BA570 | 20:25 Edinburgh Airport | 15h05 | 12:30 Milan Linate Airport | 1 change | |
BA1461 · BA568 | 20:25 Edinburgh Airport | 12h45 | 10:10 Milan Linate Airport | 1 change | |
BA1461+ BA7301 | 20:25 Edinburgh Airport | 12h30 | 9:55 Milan Linate Airport | 1 change | |
BA1463 · BA568 | 21:10 Edinburgh Airport | 12h00 | 10:10 Milan Linate Airport | 1 change | |
BA1463+ BA7301 | 21:10 Edinburgh Airport | 11h45 | 9:55 Milan Linate Airport | 1 change | |
BA1463 · BA570 | 21:10 Edinburgh Airport | 14h20 | 12:30 Milan Linate Airport | 1 change | |
BA1463 · BA584 | 21:10 Edinburgh Airport | 15h40 | 13:50 Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 change | |
| Friday 21 August | |||||
AF1887 · AF1130 | 5:40 Edinburgh Airport | 16h20 | 23:00 Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 change | |
AF1887 · AF1730 | 5:40 Edinburgh Airport | 10h55 | 17:35 Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 change | |
LH965 · LH272 | 6:10 Edinburgh Airport | 4h50 | 12:00 Milan Linate Airport | 1 change | |
LH965+ LH5636 | 6:10 Edinburgh Airport | 6h50 | 14:00 Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 change | |
LH965+ EN8810 | 6:10 Edinburgh Airport | 6h50 | 14:00 Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 change | |
BA1465 · BA570 | 6:20 Edinburgh Airport | 5h10 | 12:30 Milan Linate Airport | 1 change | |
BA1465 · BA584 | 6:20 Edinburgh Airport | 6h30 | 13:50 Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 change | |
BA8711+ BA574 | 7:00 Edinburgh Airport | 7h00 | 15:00 Milan Linate Airport | 1 change | |
FR 3646 | 7:20 Edinburgh Airport | 2h30 | 10:50 Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
BA1467 · BA574 | 8:35 Edinburgh Airport | 5h25 | 15:00 Milan Linate Airport | 1 change | |
FR 7052 | 8:45 Edinburgh Airport | 2h30 | 12:15 Milan Malpensa Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
BA8703+ BA576 | 8:50 Edinburgh Airport | 7h25 | 17:15 Milan Linate Airport | 1 change | |
BA8703 · BA7303 | 8:50 Edinburgh Airport | 6h30 | 16:20 Milan Linate Airport | 1 change | |
VY7847 · VY6334 | 9:00 Edinburgh Airport | 7h30 | 17:30 Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 change | |
VY7847 · VY6332 | 9:00 Edinburgh Airport | 5h55 | 15:55 Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 change | |
VY7847 · VY6344 | 9:00 Edinburgh Airport | 10h50 | 20:50 Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 change | |
VY7847 · VY6336 | 9:00 Edinburgh Airport | 13h05 | 23:05 Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 change | |
BA1439 · BA588 | 9:25 Edinburgh Airport | 7h05 | 17:30 Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 change | |
BA1439 · BA576 | 9:25 Edinburgh Airport | 6h50 | 17:15 Milan Linate Airport | 1 change | |
BA8715+ BA588 | 9:40 Edinburgh Airport | 6h50 | 17:30 Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 change | |
BA8715+ BA576 | 9:40 Edinburgh Airport | 6h35 | 17:15 Milan Linate Airport | 1 change | |
BA8715 · BA7303 | 9:40 Edinburgh Airport | 5h40 | 16:20 Milan Linate Airport | 1 change | |
BA1441 · BA576 | 10:20 Edinburgh Airport | 5h55 | 17:15 Milan Linate Airport | 1 change | |
BA1441 · BA588 | 10:20 Edinburgh Airport | 6h10 | 17:30 Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 change | |
AF1687 · AF1130 | 11:35 Edinburgh Airport | 10h25 | 23:00 Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 change | |
AF1687 · AF1730 | 11:35 Edinburgh Airport | 5h00 | 17:35 Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 change | |
AF1687 · AF1330 | 11:35 Edinburgh Airport | 22h25 | 11:00 Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 change | |
SN2064 · SN3149 | 12:40 Edinburgh Airport | 4h20 | 18:00 Milan Linate Airport | 1 change | |
SN2064+ OS296+ OS529 | 12:40 Edinburgh Airport | 8h15 | 21:55 Milan Linate Airport | 2 changes | |
OS7332+ OS214 · OS529 | 12:50 Edinburgh Airport | 8h05 | 21:55 Milan Linate Airport | 2 changes | |
LH961+ LH278 | 12:50 Edinburgh Airport | 4h45 | 18:35 Milan Linate Airport | 1 change | |
U25422 | 14:10 Edinburgh Airport | 2h25 | 17:35 Milan Linate Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
BA1451 · BA590 | 15:10 Edinburgh Airport | 7h25 | 23:35 Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 change | |
BA1451 · BA580 | 15:10 Edinburgh Airport | 5h40 | 21:50 Milan Linate Airport | 1 change | |
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Saffron risotto cooked to a creamy texture with butter and cheese. A signature Milanese dish linked to Lombardy’s love of rich, elegant rice dishes.
Breaded veal cutlet fried in butter until crisp. One of Milan’s best-known classics, traditionally served bone-in and prized for its simple, rich flavour.
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Refined two-Michelin-star dining by Carlo Cracco in an elegant setting inside Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II. Known for modern Italian tasting menus.
Historic Milanese restaurant famed for ossobuco and Risotto alla Milanese. Formal, old-school atmosphere with strong ties to local culinary tradition.
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Moderate for Italy: hotels and dining run higher than many cities, but public transport is affordable and budget eats are easy to find.
Service is often included or modest. Round up or leave €1-2 in cafés, 5-10% in restaurants for good service, and round up taxi fares.
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Malpensa Aeroporto T1 -> Milano Centrale
Flights from Edinburgh to Milan offer a quick and convenient way to experience the best of the modern and bustling Italian metropolis Milano. Milan is an international city of fashion, famous the world over for its luxury boutique shops, art galleries, and world-class restaurant scene. The average duration of flights from Edinburgh to Milan is four hours and 45 minutes to travel the distance of 1,452 kilometers between the cities. Direct flights are available on this route, providing the quickest way to travel to Milan from Scotland. Both international flag carriers and budget airlines operate on this route, with a range of services to suit all traveling needs.
Airlines that fly to Milan from Edinburgh include Ryanair, Brussels Airlines, BA Cityflyer, Air France, British Airways, and easyJet. Direct flights on this route are operated by UK budget airline easyJet and Irish low-cost airline Ryanair. Flights operated by Ryanair land at Orio al Serio Airport in Milan, whereas easyJet services land at Malpensa Airport. Indirect flights from Edinburgh to Milan operated by airlines including British Airways and KLM have layovers in other European cities, including London and Brussels.
The average duration of flights from Edinburgh to Milan is four hours and 45 minutes, over a distance of 1,452 kilometers. The fastest direct flight operated by Ryanair takes approximately two hours and 25 minutes. Indirect services can take as little as four hours to reach Milan, with a change in London. The longest flight with one change takes approximately 30 hours and 20 minutes and has a layover in Istanbul Airport.
Over 30 flights depart on this route every day, including both direct and indirect services. On average, there are around four direct services every day of the week, with two services by Ryanair and two services by easyJet. Both carriers offer a service in the morning and one in the evening. Indirect services operated by other airlines leave from around 6:05 a.m. and continue throughout the day and into the evening. Although indirect services can take much longer than direct flights, there are usually around eight services every day with flight durations under five hours.
Departure airport: flights from Edinburgh to Milan depart from Edinburgh Airport, located 12 kilometers from Edinburgh city center. Travelers can catch the Airlink 100 Express Bus service from the main station, reaching the airport in around 25 minutes. Alternatively, tram services take around 30 minutes to complete the journey and run every seven minutes. Facilities at Edinburgh airport include ATMs, currency exchange, international restaurants, bars, passenger lounges, and two hours of free WiFi.
Arrival airport: depending on the airline, flights from Edinburgh to Milan will arrive at either Orio al Serio Airport or Malpensa airport in Milan. Malpensa Airport is 41 kilometers away from central Milan, with passengers able to reach the city by taking the Malpensa Express train service. This service takes around 50 minutes to complete the journey and offers an inexpensive way to travel the distance. Orio al Serio Airport is 45 kilometers from downtown Milan. Travelers looking to reach the center can take the Orio shuttle bus, which takes around 50 minutes. Services at both airports include duty-free shopping, ATMs, currency exchange, free WiFi, and extensive car rental services.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh to Milan 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 Milan, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Edinburgh to Milan flights use the Edinburgh Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport airport pair, with some services landing at Milan Linate Airport. Use this guide to compare Edinburgh and Milan airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Edinburgh 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 terminal, offering multiple currencies.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Edinburgh Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh 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 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 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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