Flying from Milan to Hercilio Luz International Airport (FLN): What you need to know
When organising your flight from Milan to Hercilio Luz International Airport (FLN), there's a good range of airports you can depart from. Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) and Milano Linate Airport (LIN) are Milan's major terminals.
The timezone in Florianopolis is UTC-3, which is four hours behind Milan. Hercilio Luz International Airport is located in Florianopolis.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your flight from Milan to FLN. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
With more travellers during peak seasons, it's a good idea to be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will allow for extra wait times.
Airports in Milan
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Located around 48 kilometres from central Milan, MXP can be reached in about 45 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 55 minutes.
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Of all flights departing from Milano Malpensa Airport, 68.23% touch down on time at their destination.
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
You can reach BGY from central Milan in about 1 hour by car, depending on traffic. The ride on public transport takes roughly 2 hours 20 minutes to travel the 64 kilometres or so.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Orio al Serio International Airport the day before your Milan to FLN flight:
67.49% of flights taking off from Orio al Serio International Airport meet their expected arrival time.
Milano Linate Airport (LIN)
LIN is around 11 kilometres from central Milan. Driving from the city centre to the terminal takes about 30 minutes. If you're thinking about taking public transport, you can expect a journey of around 45 minutes.
Stay in bed a little longer and still make your Milan to Hercilio Luz International Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These hotels near Milano Linate Airport make departure day effortless if you're jetting off early:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights touch down as expected. At LIN, that rate is 79.56%.
About Hercilio Luz International Airport (FLN)
Have a late flight from Milan to Hercilio Luz International Airport? Don't let your travel day stretch into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near FLN and be in snooze mode sooner:
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Booking your ride around two weeks in advance of your Milan to Hercilio Luz International Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Hercilio Luz International Airport (FLN) to central Florianopolis
Hercilio Luz International Airport is roughly 8 kilometres from central Florianopolis. The time it takes to get there by cab or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do a little research before you go.
It'll take around 50 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Milan to Hercilio Luz International Airport (FLN)
Right now, R 7,589 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Milan to Hercilio Luz International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 12,114. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Milan to FLN. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.
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The best time to fly from Milan to Hercilio Luz International Airport (FLN)
June is the most popular month for flights from Milan to Hercilio Luz International Airport (FLN). Visit Florianopolis in April for a more laid-back experience.
Lock in a Milan to FLN plane ticket departing in February if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Florianopolis to range from 21ºC (70ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Milan to Hercilio Luz International Airport in July when temperatures are between 12ºC (54ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF).
More about Florianopolis
Once you've booked your flight from Milan to Hercilio Luz International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Florianopolis:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be tricky to know where to begin. Joaquina beach, Lagoa da Conceição - SC and Dunas da Joaquina are top attractions which should be on any well-planned Florianopolis itinerary.
Explore more of Brazil
You've seen Florianopolis, now it's time to explore more of Brazil. Travel about 257 kilometres north to Curitiba to tick off its popular sights. From Museu Oscar Niemeyer to Eco Park and Jardim Botanico de Curitiba, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If there's time to check out another major destination in Brazil, head for Joinville, roughly 153 kilometres north of Florianopolis. Water park, Parque Zoobotanico and Museu da Dançan are key highlights.