Traveling from Milan to Ivalo Airport (IVL): What you need to know
When organizing your flight from Milan to Ivalo Airport (IVL), 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 main options.
Ivalo Airport is located in Ivalo. The city follows the UTC+3 timezone and is two hours ahead of Milan.
To ensure you catch your flight from Milan to IVL, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
If you're heading away during a major holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. Arrive two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in Milan
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a break from traveling and perhaps even explore a different city. When browsing cheap flights from Milan to IVL leaving from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can stop along the way. Here's where you could connect through:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
The journey from central Milan to MXP takes around 55 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 30 miles in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from Milan to Ivalo Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to Milano Malpensa Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Milano Malpensa Airport, 68.23% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
Break up your flight from Milan to Ivalo Airport with a stop at Vienna International Airport (VIE). One of the main stopovers between Orio al Serio International Airport and IVL, it's a great opportunity to relax before the next leg of your journey.
BGY is around 40 miles from central Milan. It takes 1 hour or so to get to the airport driving from the city center. Public transport takes roughly 2 hours 20 minutes.
Catching the earliest flight? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Orio al Serio International Airport the day before your Milan to IVL flight:
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Orio al Serio International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 67.49%.
Milano Linate Airport (LIN)
Choosing a plane ticket from Milan to Ivalo Airport (IVL) with a stop or two can offer you more choice of departure times and access to better fares. When departing from Milano Linate Airport (LIN), here's where you can detour to on the way to IVL:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS)
LIN is roughly 7 miles from central Milan. Driving from the city center to the airport takes about 30 minutes. If you're planning to use public transport, you can expect a journey of around 45 minutes.
Take the uncertainty out of departure day — stay near Milano Linate Airport and know you'll reach your gate with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early Milan to Ivalo Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights arrive within the expected time frame. At LIN, that figure is 79.56%.
About Ivalo Airport (IVL)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Milan to Ivalo Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near IVL:
Travel at your own pace with an Ivalo Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Green Motion, Keddy By Europcar or Europcar and experience more of Ivalo and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride around three weeks ahead of your Milan to Ivalo Airport flight.
Getting from Ivalo Airport (IVL) to central Ivalo
Central Ivalo is around 5 miles from Ivalo Airport. Travel times by cab or car rental will vary based on traffic conditions, so do some research ahead of your trip.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of around 2 hours 10 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Milan to Ivalo Airport (IVL)
$99 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Milan to Ivalo Airport. Return flights start at $178. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
To find cheap flights from Milan to IVL, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first released.
Affordable Milan to Ivalo Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across every month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Milan to Ivalo Airport (IVL)
March is when most people book flights from Milan to Ivalo Airport (IVL). Plan your visit to Ivalo in May for a more low-key escape.
Before locking in your Milan to IVL plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Ivalo, with temperatures ranging from 45ºF to 72ºF.
January has temperatures of between -2ºF and 23ºF. Search for cheap tickets from Milan to Ivalo Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Ivalo
Once you've booked your flight from Milan to Ivalo Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these options your base for exploring Ivalo:
Koirapuisto and Näverniemen Lomakylä are a couple of major attractions to add to your Ivalo to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Alko Ivalo.
Explore more of Finland
Ivalo has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Finland just waiting to be discovered. About 150 miles south of Ivalo, a visit to Rovaniemi will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Santa Claus Village - Christmas House, Santa Claus Village and Christmas Reindeer.
Kemijärvi is another must-experience destination in Finland and is around 130 miles south of Ivalo. No journey is complete without visiting Pöyliövaara nature trail, Havumetsän Huskyt and Kemijärvi Snowmobile and Sawmill Museum.
