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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Zurich to Milan:

• Earliest: departs at 7:45 am and lands at 8:43 am
• Latest: departs at 10:45 pm and lands at 11:43 pm.

The flight takes about 58m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Zurich to Milan:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Zurich to Milan takes 58m, covering 141 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Zurich to Milan range from $162 to $296, with an average of $216 over the past 12 months. Anything below $162 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 0% above the $216 route average. Book 7 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $132 round-trip via Palma de Mallorca Son Sant Joan (PMI), compared to $217 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $25–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Evening is the busiest departure period on Zurich to Milan flights, with 40% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 20%, afternoon flights for 20%, and night flights for 20%.

Based on prices from the last 5 days, flying between Zurich and Milan is around $154 round-trip, with a flight time of about 1h 05m. Taking the train is much cheaper at around $91, with a trip time of about 3h 17m. The bus is similarly priced at around $35 and takes about 4h 05m. Compared with flying, recent train and bus fares are roughly 60% lower. However, those options take about 2+ hours longer each way.

One-way fares from Zurich to Milan are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $92, which is 52% below the typical average for this route.

Since Milan is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) — daily rates from around $1:

• Felirent
• Goldcar Rental SP
• Rent Smart 24
• Europcar
• SURPRICE CAR RENTAL

Near Milan Linate Airport (LIN) — daily rates from around $4:

• NOLEGGIARE
• DRIVALIA
• Rent Smart 24
• Budget
• Europcar

Flights from Zurich to Milan usually depart from Zurich (ZRH) and may arrive at several airports in Milan area, including Milan Linate (LIN) and Milan Malpensa (MXP).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Zurich to Milan route, 14% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 26m.

One-stop flights from Zurich to Milan most commonly connect through:

• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) - 33% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) - 17% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 48% on flights from Zurich to Milan. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $181 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $343, a difference of $162.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Zurich and Milan. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• SWISS
• Ethiopian Air

Flying via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 19m, compared with 4h 57m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and 5h 14m via Barcelona-El Prat (BCN).

Some of the most popular sights in Milan are Duomo di Milano, Piazza del Duomo and Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II. These are among the most viewed places in Milan on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Zurich to Milan flights:

• SWISS: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Ethiopian Air: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• SWISS: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• ITA Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.