Flights from Rotterdam to Milan

Useful information for your trip to Milan

With several flights per week, Milan is easy to visit. After a flight of 1 hour and 30 minutes, you’ll land at Bergamo Airport, located about 42 kilometres northwest of the city centre. The bus ride to the centre of Milan takes around 1 hour, while by hire car or taxi, it’s slightly shorter – approximately 45 minutes. Once in the city, you can get around using the metro and the historic trams.

The best time to visit Milan

Milan is located in the north of Italy, nestled between the Alps in the northwest and the Apennines in the south. The best time to visit Milan is in spring, from April to June, or in autumn, from September to October. During these months, temperatures range between 20 and 25°C and there are fewer tourists. The busiest months are July and August, when temperatures rise to around 30°C. For true fashion enthusiasts, March and September are the best times to visit, as this is when the various editions of Milan Fashion Week take place.

Must-see sights and other highlights in Milan

Milan is the fashion capital of the world, and this is evident in the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, the oldest covered shopping centre in the world. Here, you’ll find plenty of fashion stores. Between shopping, take a moment to enjoy a delicious coffee and admire the stunning architecture. As you stroll through the city centre, you’ll encounter remarkable buildings, such as Via Carlo Poerio 35. This villa, with its red brick and tall windows, has a distinctly Dutch feel. Another noteworthy spot is Palazzo Acerbi, which features a cannonball from the Milanese Revolution of 1848 embedded in the facade. Some legends even claim that the devil lived at this address 600 years ago. As evening sets in, head to one of the bars in the Navigli district. Here, you can enjoy an aperitivo by the water with a drink and a tasty snack. Other must-see sights include:

• Duomo di Milano: this is perhaps the most iconic landmark of Milan. The cathedral offers various guided tours and you can enjoy breathtaking views of the city from the roof.
• Chiesa di San Bernardino alle Ossa: from the outside, this building looks like an ordinary chapel. But the interior walls are adorned with skulls and bones. The ceiling of the chapel features a unique fresco depicting angels and various saints.
• San Siro: officially named Stadio Giuseppe Meazza, this football stadium is world-famous by its nickname, San Siro. A must-see for football fans, the stadium is home to both AC Milan and Internazionale, the two Milanese football clubs. On a guided tour, you’ll visit the dressing rooms of both teams, walk through the players’ tunnel to the pitch and learn all about the Italian national team.
• The Last Supper: one of the most famous works by Leonardo da Vinci is displayed at the Milanese convent of Santa Maria delle Grazie. This is also where he painted it. Due to limited access, it’s advisable to book tickets in advance.
• Piazza del Quadrilatero: in the past, only a select few were allowed into this courtyard of the archbishop. Today, it is open to everyone. You’ll find a variety of shops, a restaurant and even a hotel here.

Book your flight from Rotterdam to Milan

Looking for a city break to the fashion capital of the world? Or perhaps you’d like to go on a tour of San Siro? Book your flight from Rotterdam to Milan with Transavia today. The sooner you book, the better your chances of finding cheap tickets.