Flying from Milan to Helle Airport (SVJ): What you need to know
When searching for your flight from Milan to Helle Airport (SVJ), there's a good selection of airports you can depart from. Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) and Milano Linate Airport (LIN) are Milan's main terminals.
Svolvaer (where Helle Airport is located) and Milan share the UTC+1 timezone. You'll have no time difference to factor in for your trip.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your flight from Milan to SVJ.
High season means busier airports, so be there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to keep to your schedule.
Airports in Milan
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Travelling from central Milan to MXP takes around 55 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Looking for a comfortable hotel near Milano Malpensa Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Milan to Helle Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Of the departures from Milano Malpensa Airport, 68.23% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Milan to BGY in about 2 hours 20 minutes. The terminal is roughly 64 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 1 hour.
Taking off bright and early? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Orio al Serio International Airport the day before your Milan to SVJ flight:
Orio al Serio International Airport has an on-time performance of 67.49%. This figure gives an insight into how often flights that take off from this airport arrive at their destination on time.
Milano Linate Airport (LIN)
The trip to LIN from central Milan is around 45 minutes on public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 30 minutes to cover the 11 kilometres or so.
Skip the rush on your departure day — stay close to Milano Linate Airport and know you'll reach your boarding gate with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early Milan to Helle Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights arrive at their destinations without delays. At LIN, that rate is 79.56%.
About Helle Airport (SVJ)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Milan to Helle Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near SVJ instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Helle Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Sixt, Hertz or Avis to explore Svolvaer and beyond.
Booking your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Milan to Helle Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Helle Airport (SVJ) to central Svolvaer
Helle Airport is around 5 kilometres from central Svolvaer. How long it'll take to get to the centre in a cab or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do a little research beforehand.
It takes around 20 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Milan to Helle Airport (SVJ)
Currently, R 2,347 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Milan to Helle Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 4,855. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Milan to SVJ if you book in advance. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird discounts.
If you have some flexibility with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across the month when searching for your Milan to Helle Airport ticket.
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Save money on your flight from Milan to Helle Airport by using the search filters. Choose your preferred times, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Milan to Helle Airport (SVJ)
June is the busiest month for flights from Milan to Helle Airport (SVJ). Visit Svolvaer in February for a quieter experience.
When booking your Milan to SVJ plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. July is the warmest month in Svolvaer, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC (50ºF) to 16ºC (61ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Milan to Helle Airport in February when temperatures are between -5ºC (23ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF).
More about Svolvaer
Once you've booked your flight from Milan to Helle Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Svolvaer:
There are loads of awesome things to do in Svolvaer when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Kick things off at Visit Lofoten followed by Magic Ice Lofoten and World Sea Explorers.
Explore more of Norway
Tromso is just one of the many places in Norway waiting to be explored once you've seen Svolvaer. Around 225 kilometres away to the north-east, top sights here include Tromso Fjords, Dark spot for Aurora and Aurora View Point.
If you want to check out another major destination in Norway, consider Bodo, about 105 kilometres south of Svolvaer. Saltstraumen, Bratten Via Ferrata and Valnesfossen are highlights.
