Finnair operates direct flights from Helsinki to Milan Malpensa Airport every day. The flight time is 3 hours and 5 minutes. The airport is located 50km northwest of Milan, and the journey to the city centre takes approximately 50 minutes by train, bus or taxi. However, the travel time may be longer during rush hours. 

During the summer season, you can also fly to Milan Linate Airport multiple times a week in 3 hours and 5 minutes. The airport is situated 7km east of Milan, and it takes about 20 minutes by taxi or approximately 25 minutes by bus to reach the city centre. During rush hours, however, the journey may be longer. Book flights to this fascinating destination where fashion meets history and culture!

Il Duomo – cathedral in the centre of Milan that took over 500 years to build. A true architectural masterpiece where visitors can go up to the roof and enjoy spectacular views.

La Scala – the opera house, where many of the world’s greatest stars perform. Take the opportunity to enjoy the wonderful acoustics, but be sure to book your tickets early.

Santa Maria delle Grazie – want to see Leonardo Da Vinci’s famous painting ‘The Last Supper’ in the flesh? Book your tickets before visiting; also worth a visit is Pinacoteca di Brera, home to Milan’s largest art collection.

Since the city has a huge football following with its two teams, we also recommend seeing a match during your stay. The San Siro stadium has a capacity of 80,000 – a true football experience. If you can’t get to the stadium, why not go to a bar to watch a game?

Venice – about one or two hours by train from Milan. Venice is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Built on pillars that decline a few millimetres each year, Venice is a slowly sinking city.

Como – a one-hour car ride will take you to Lake Como, with its stunning surroundings. Como is known for movie stars and famous people having their summer homes there. Another lake worth visiting is Garda, where you can enjoy water sports like sailing and windsurfing, among other activities.

Valtellina – a fabulous valley for skiing or hiking, about one or two hours from Milan. Since Milan is close to the Alps, visitors have the opportunity to try out a wide range of winter sports.

Milan is a well-known shopping destination with trendy department stores and boutiques filled with designer clothes. In addition to high-end labels, you can find products from local fashion designers. There are also a number of outlets where you can find designer clothes at cheaper prices. 

Via della Spiga, Via Monte Napoleone and Via Sant'Andrea – around these streets you’ll find lots of shops where you can see the latest the fashion industry has to offer. For outlet prices, visit Dmagazine, which offers last season’s designer brands at significantly reduced prices.

La Rinascente – a department store covering eight floors, where fashion from famous designers jostles with toys, perfumes and accessories.

Mercato di Via Fauchè – a popular street market which is open on Tuesdays and Saturdays, renowned for its variety of goods and great bargains on designer clothes. 

Mercato Papiniano – Milan’s largest outdoor market with everything from jewellery and clothes to fruit and vegetables.

In Milan you can enjoy good food and wine from the nearby regions. Milanese food is often simple, but always delicious! Fish or meat with vegetables is common, as are risotto and antipasti. Aperitivo is a pre-dinner event where you buy a drink from a bar or restaurant and are served complimentary warm and cold snacks. This is a social gathering and also a way to be seen. Of course, you should also take the opportunity to try real Italian pasta and pizza, with toppings such as mozzarella and prosciutto. And for a truly extraordinary experience, you can top it all off with some Italian ice cream (gelato)!

Risotto – a rice dish cooked in broth to a creamy consistency; there are many types of risotto available; risotto con lo zafferano (with saffron) and risotto con la zucca (with pumpkin) are just a few of examples

Minestrone – a soup with tomatoes, onions, pasta and carrots, often served with Parmesan cheese

Tiramisu – a dessert made of ladyfingers (Savoiardi), espresso and mascarpone cheese

Ravioli in brodo – stuffed pasta pillows served with broth

Focaccia – a spiced bread with olive oil, salt and herbs – often eaten as a side dish

Vitello tonnato – veal with a tuna sauce from the Piedmont region to the northwest of Milan

Campari – a blood-orange flavoured alcoholic drink

Spritz – a famous wine-based aperitif from northern Italy, often topped with sparkling water

Wine – Italy is a wine country, so local wine is served everywhere

Cappuccino, caffè latte (or caffelatte), macchiato and espresso – the Italians love drinking coffee, in different forms depending on the time of day – for example, they normally only drink cappuccinos and lattes in the morning

Trams, buses and the metro form an extensive transport network that makes it easy for travellers to get around the city. The same ticket is valid for all of them, making public transportation an inexpensive option.

Taxi – call the taxi company or use an app to book a taxi or go to the taxi stand.