All direct flights to Lugano from the UK & Ireland

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Flight Summary

Unfortunately, Darwin Airlines' commuter flights from London City to Lugano have recently become extinct, but it is still possible to find connecting flights to Lugano via Zurich, if you're prepared to pay sky high prices for the privilege.

Destination Summary

Nestling on the shores of Lake Lugano, the small town of Lugano is the heart and soul of Ticino, Switzerland's Italian speaking region.

Quick Facts

  • Airport Code: LUG
  • Alternative Name: Agno
  • Miles From London: 901

James Says

A note about reaching Lugano by plane and train:
As flights to Lugano tend to be quite pricey, you might find it easier to reach Lugano by train from either Milan or Zurich. Geographically, Lugano, which is situated south of the Gothard tunnel, is certainly much closer to Milan than it is to Zurich. However, getting from any of Milan's chaotic airports onto the train northward to Lugano is a lot more hassle than it should be.
On the other hand, the Swiss rail system offers seamless collections to Lugano from Zurich airport with a brief change in Zurich's main station. This journey, which will offer you some fantastic views of the Alps, usually takes around 3 1/2 hours. Journey times are slightly quicker if you take the Cisaplino tilting trains, which do not usually cost any extra.
If you are travelling around Switzerland on a rail pass, then an alternative way to reach Lugano is via Locarno on the highly scenic Cento Valli (100 Valleys) rail line from Domodossala in Italy, or to take part of the Glacier express route between Brig and Andermatt. Using either of these routes, it should still be possible to take an early morning flight to Geneva, and to reach Lugano by evening.

@Jodatu That might be slightly different. I only looked at SE HS1 on their own, also with flights fm Manston ceasing, looked at Ashford-EDI

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@Jodatu Yes, SE HS1 Highspeed. Off Peak single was £1.80 less St P - Ahsford cf peak. I tried booking online, no suggestion of CDRs

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@Jodatu Read the link - basically no advance tix on HS1, minimal savings offpeak compared to peak. Why would SE want to compete with selves?

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