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← Getting aroundFour airports, all within reach

Which airport for Lake Como?

All four Milan-area airports connect to Como within two hours. Pick the one your flight lands into cheaply — the transfer is rarely the deciding factor. Malpensa is the safest bet for intercontinental arrivals; Bergamo wins on budget fares.

At a glance

The four airports compared

Airport	Distance to Como	To Como (public)	Best for
Milan MalpensaMXP	~55 km	1h30–2h	Long-haul & most international arrivals
Bergamo Orio al SerioBGY	~75 km	2h–2h30	Low-cost flights (Ryanair, easyJet)
Milan LinateLIN	~55 km	1h30–2h	Short-haul European, closest to Milan centre
Lugano (CH)LUG	~35 km	40–70 min	Nearest of all — but very few routes

Times are typical door-to-Como estimates by public transport and vary with connections and time of day. Always check the operator's site before you travel.

Airport by airport

How to reach Como from each

Milan Malpensa (MXP)

The biggest hub and the usual landing point for intercontinental flights. There is no direct train to Como, so the smoothest public route is the Malpensa Express to Saronno, then a Trenord regional train up to Como Lago or Como San Giovanni. Reckon on 1h30–2h door to door. A private transfer or taxi runs roughly €120–160 and takes about an hour by motorway.

Airport site

Bergamo Orio al Serio (BGY)

The low-cost gateway, a little further east. Fastest is a shuttle coach (Flixbus, Autostradale, Terravision) to Milano Centrale, then a Trenord or Trenitalia train to Como — around 2h–2h30 in total. If you are renting a car, Bergamo to Como is about an hour on the A4/A9 motorways.

Airport site

Milan Linate (LIN)

Closest airport to central Milan and now on the M4 metro line. Take M4 into the city, change to a train from Milano Centrale or Cadorna up to Como. Total time is similar to Malpensa at 1h30–2h, but the legs are shorter and more frequent.

Airport site

Lugano, Switzerland (LUG)

Geographically the nearest airport — under an hour to Como — but it serves only a handful of routes, so it is rarely the cheapest option. Reach Como by train via Chiasso and the border, or by car in about 40 minutes. Remember it is in Switzerland: bring a passport and note that fares are in Swiss francs.

Airport site

Good to know

Before you book the flight

Malpensa vs Bergamo. A cheaper Bergamo fare can be worth it, but budget the extra 30–45 minutes of transfer and a coach leg into Milan.
Two Como stations. Trains arrive at Como San Giovanni (Trenitalia) or Como Lago (Trenord, right on the lakefront). Check which one your ticket ends at.
Late arrival? Public connections thin out after ~21:00. A pre-booked private transfer is the stress-free option for a night landing.
Flying into Lugano? It is in Switzerland — carry your passport and expect prices in Swiss francs.

Next: the rail legs

Once you are in Milan, the train up to the lake is quick, cheap and scenic. Our train guide covers both Como stations, ticket types and the Milan connections.

Trains to Lake Como