Solingen to Milan flights
Milan lies 654 km (406 mi) south of Solingen, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 35 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Solingen | Milan | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Germany | Italy |
| Population | 164,359 | 1.4 million |
| Elevation | 229 m (751 ft) | 127 m (417 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) | UTC+2 (Europe/Rome) |
| Nearest large airport | DUS, 26 km out | LIN, 7 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Milan
Crossing from Germany into Italy: sockets are Euro, Schuko, Type L; the dialling code becomes +39; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q11185210.
Airports at each end
Leaving Solingen
Solingen is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Düsseldorf Airport (DUS), 26 km (16 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,842 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN, 34 km), Dortmund Airport (DTM, 53 km), Weeze (Niederrhein) Airport (NRN, 81 km), Maastricht Aachen Airport (MST, 96 km).
Arriving in Milan
Milan is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Milano Linate Airport (LIN), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,012 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Milan Malpensa International Airport (MXP, 40 km), Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY, 46 km), Lugano Airport (LUG, 64 km), Brescia Gabriele d'Annunzio Airport (VBS, 89 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milano Linate Airport | LIN | 7 km (4 mi) | 8,012 ft | 353 ft |
| Milan Malpensa International Airport | MXP | 40 km (25 mi) | 12,861 ft | 768 ft |
| Il Caravaggio International Airport | BGY | 46 km (29 mi) | 9,429 ft | 782 ft |
| Lugano Airport (regional) | LUG | 64 km (40 mi) | 4,642 ft | 915 ft |
| Brescia Gabriele d'Annunzio Airport (regional) | VBS | 89 km (55 mi) | 9,810 ft | 355 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Milan from Solingen?
654 km (406 mi) in a straight line, south of Solingen.
How long does it take to get from Solingen to Milan by air?
About 1 h 35 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Solingen and Milan?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Solingen to Milan flights?
Typically Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) to Milano Linate Airport (LIN); Milan also has MXP, BGY, LUG, VBS.
What currency do I need in Milan?
The Euro (EUR).
Where can I stay in Milan?
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Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
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- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.