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MASI Lugano at LAC
Lugano’s flagship art museum presents modern and contemporary exhibitions in a lakeside cultural centre. A top stop for architecture, art and temporary shows.
Flights from Paris to Lugano depart on average 110 times per day, taking around 1h 26m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £17 if you book in advance.
There are 27 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest flight covers the 589 km distance in 1h 25m. September is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 589 km |
Average flight duration 1h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Flights per day 110 |
Direct flights 27 |
Fastest flight 1h 25m |
First flight 0:10 |
Last flight 23:55 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 49 days |
Cheapest price on 30 Aug
£86
Average ticket price on 30 Aug
£430
Fastest journey on 30 Aug
1 h 25 m
Average journey duration on 30 Aug
1 h 27 m
Flights on 30 Aug
91
Distance
589 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Paris to Lugano is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Paris to Lugano will cost around £430 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £86.
On Sun 30 Aug, we found 91 flights from Paris to Lugano, including 18 direct services.
These direct flights cover the 589 km distance in an average of 1 h 27 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 25 m .
The slowest flights will take 1 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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FR 3433
U24563Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris to Lugano among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the flight, with an average ticket price of £51 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 26m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £51, while a train costs an average of £252.
Distance: 589 km
| Flight | Most popular Train | Coach |
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£51 Average Price Cheapest | £252 Average Price | £53 Average Price |
3h 26m Average total duration Fastest 1h 26m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 15m Average total duration 6h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 0m Average total duration 12h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
1.8 - 3.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.5kg 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 Paris to Lugano flights for today, Saturday 29 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
DE4264 · DE4359 | 11:10 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 10h10 | 21:20 Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 change | |
VY8025 · VY6344 | 11:40 Paris Orly Airport | 10h10 | 21:50 Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 change | |
KL2008+ KL1617 | 11:45 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 4h10 | 15:55 Milan Linate Airport | 1 change | |
KL2008+ KL1621 | 11:45 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 11h05 | 22:50 Milan Linate Airport | 1 change | |
AF1012 | 12:20 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 1h35 | 13:55 Milan Linate Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
VF12 · VF61 | 12:35 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 23h10 | 11:45 Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport | 1 change | |
IB586 · IB675 | 12:45 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 5h30 | 18:15 Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 change | |
IB586 · IB667 | 12:45 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 10h15 | 23:00 Milan Linate Airport | 1 change | |
IB572 · IB667 | 12:45 Paris Orly Airport | 10h15 | 23:00 Milan Linate Airport | 1 change | |
IB572 · IB675 | 12:45 Paris Orly Airport | 5h30 | 18:15 Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 change | |
IB586 · IB665 | 12:45 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 6h50 | 19:35 Milan Linate Airport | 1 change | |
IB572 · IB665 | 12:45 Paris Orly Airport | 6h50 | 19:35 Milan Linate Airport | 1 change | |
VY8017 · VY6344 | 13:35 Paris Orly Airport | 8h15 | 21:50 Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 change | |
IB574 · IB665 | 14:20 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 5h15 | 19:35 Milan Linate Airport | 1 change | |
IB574 · IB667 | 14:20 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 8h40 | 23:00 Milan Linate Airport | 1 change | |
VY8009 · VY6344 | 15:35 Paris Orly Airport | 6h15 | 21:50 Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 change | |
VY8249 · VY6344 | 15:55 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 5h55 | 21:50 Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 change | |
AF1730 | 16:00 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 1h35 | 17:35 Milan Malpensa Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
DE4214 · DE4359 | 16:45 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 4h35 | 21:20 Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 change | |
DE4214 · DE4357 | 16:45 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 23h05 | 15:50 Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 change | |
AZ313 | 16:50 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 1h30 | 18:20 Milan Linate Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
VF10 · VF61 | 17:25 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 18h20 | 11:45 Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport | 1 change | |
FR 3433 | 17:50 Paris Beauvais Tille Airport | 1h30 | 19:20 Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
KL1410 · KL1621 | 18:40 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 4h10 | 22:50 Milan Linate Airport | 1 change | |
KL1410 · KL1613 | 18:40 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 15h25 | 10:05 Milan Linate Airport | 1 change | |
AF1312 | 18:55 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 1h25 | 20:20 Milan Linate Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
KL2022+ KL1615 | 19:10 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 16h50 | 12:00 Milan Linate Airport | 1 change | |
KL2022+ KL1613 | 19:10 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 14h55 | 10:05 Milan Linate Airport | 1 change | |
LG8022 · LG6995 | 20:45 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 18h50 | 15:35 Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 change | |
AF1732 | 21:00 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 1h30 | 22:30 Milan Linate Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
AF1130 | 21:30 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 1h30 | 23:00 Milan Malpensa Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 30 August | |||||
VY8003 · VY6342 | 6:45 Paris Orly Airport | 7h10 | 13:55 Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 change | |
LX647+ LX1612 | 6:45 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 3h05 | 9:50 Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 change | |
AF1830 | 6:45 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 1h30 | 8:15 Milan Malpensa Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
VY8003 · VY6340 | 6:45 Paris Orly Airport | 7h55 | 14:40 Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 change | |
VY8003 · VY6332 | 6:45 Paris Orly Airport | 9h10 | 15:55 Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 change | |
IB5185 · IB5544 | 6:45 Paris Orly Airport | 7h55 | 14:40 Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 change | |
IB5185 · IB5546 | 6:45 Paris Orly Airport | 7h10 | 13:55 Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 change | |
IB5185 · IB5538 | 6:45 Paris Orly Airport | 9h10 | 15:55 Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 change | |
IB592 · IB673 | 6:50 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 7h20 | 14:10 Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 change | |
IB592 · IB669 | 6:50 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 7h10 | 14:00 Milan Linate Airport | 1 change | |
KL2002+ KL1615 | 7:10 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 4h50 | 12:00 Milan Linate Airport | 1 change | |
AF1212 | 7:20 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 1h30 | 8:50 Milan Linate Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
IB584 · IB673 | 7:25 Paris Orly Airport | 6h45 | 14:10 Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 change | |
IB584 · IB669 | 7:25 Paris Orly Airport | 6h35 | 14:00 Milan Linate Airport | 1 change | |
KL2006+ KL1617 | 8:10 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 7h45 | 15:55 Milan Linate Airport | 1 change | |
TO3940 | 8:10 Paris Orly Airport | 1h35 | 9:45 Milan Malpensa Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
DE4292 · DE4357 | 8:25 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 7h25 | 15:50 Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 change | |
DE4292 · DE4355 | 8:25 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 26h35 | 11:00 Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 change | |
DE4292 · DE4359 | 8:25 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 14h35 | 23:00 Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 change | |
LH4193+ LH1852 | 8:30 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 4h30 | 13:00 Milan Linate Airport | 1 change | |
AF1330 | 9:05 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 1h35 | 10:40 Milan Malpensa Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
VY8001 · VY6332 | 9:15 Paris Orly Airport | 6h40 | 15:55 Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 change | |
VY8001 · VY6342 | 9:15 Paris Orly Airport | 4h40 | 13:55 Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 change | |
VY8001 · VY6340 | 9:15 Paris Orly Airport | 5h25 | 14:40 Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 change | |
IB5183 · IB5538 | 9:15 Paris Orly Airport | 6h40 | 15:55 Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 change | |
IB5183 · IB5544 | 9:15 Paris Orly Airport | 5h25 | 14:40 Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 change | |
IB5183 · IB5546 | 9:15 Paris Orly Airport | 4h40 | 13:55 Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 change | |
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Lugano’s flagship art museum presents modern and contemporary exhibitions in a lakeside cultural centre. A top stop for architecture, art and temporary shows.
A lakeside museum in Villa Ciani with exhibitions on Swiss customs, arts and regional culture. It is a manageable visit near the city centre and park.
Museum of customs and smuggling history in Cantine di Gandria. It offers a distinctive local story in a scenic lakeside setting reached on foot or by boat.
Elegant central square facing the lake, lined with historic buildings and arcades. It is the classic meeting point for views, walks and city atmosphere.
Large lakeside park with mature trees, lawns, sculptures and open views. Ideal for a relaxed stroll close to museums, the waterfront and the city centre.
The main promenade along Lake Lugano, popular for walking, photographs and easy access to cultural sites. A simple way to enjoy the city’s lakeside setting.
Creamy polenta from maize meal, a staple in Ticino often served with braised meats or cheese. It reflects the region’s Alpine-Italian food heritage.
Slow-cooked beef braise in red wine, traditionally served with polenta. It is a classic celebratory dish in Ticino and northern Italian-influenced homes.
Air-dried raw salami from Ticino pork, seasoned and cured. It is a traditional local charcuterie eaten as an antipasto or with bread and wine.
Elegant dining room in central Lugano offering refined Italian cuisine, seafood and tasting menus in a formal atmosphere.
Historic grotto-style venue known for Ticinese classics, local wines and a relaxed traditional atmosphere near the centre.
Well-known lakeside restaurant serving fish, pasta and regional dishes with scenic views and a polished but approachable setting.
Lugano is pricier than many Swiss and Italian-border cities, with high hotel rates, dining costs and everyday expenses; public transport is efficient but not cheap.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for excellent service in restaurants; round up taxi fares; small change is fine in cafés.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Paris to Lugano 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 Lugano, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Paris to Lugano flights use the Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Paris and Lugano airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport is 4 km from Paris city centre. Public transport options include:
Paris Charles de Gaulle 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; premium high-speed access is also offered. ATMs are located throughout the airport in all terminals.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport: Elevators, ramps.
Paris Orly Airport is 1 km from Paris city centre. Public transport options include:
Paris Orly 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 all terminals.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Paris Orly Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Paris Orly Airport: Elevators, ramps.
Paris Beauvais Tille Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in the terminal.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Paris Beauvais Tille Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Paris Beauvais Tille Airport: Ramps, assistance.
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