Weather Upgrade · right now
−2°C
Dublin 17° CloudMilan and the Lakes 15° Sunshine
Cloud → Sunshine
Colder than home. Bring the good coat.
Worth the bother?
3/10 I wouldn’t.
“Only 4°C better. Ask yourself if it’s the weather or the trip you’re after.”
- 4°C warmer than Ireland’s usual 14°C
- 7 rainy days a month, against Ireland’s 12
- Short hop: 2h 20m direct
How we work this out
Worth the bother is worked out from the same facts every time: how much warmer, drier and sunnier it usually is there than in Ireland that month, how long the flight is, how good the place is, whether something’s on and, when we have enough fares for the route, whether the month is unusually dear or cheap. We use the usual weather for the month so one freak day can’t swing it. When you tell us what you’re after (snow, Christmas markets, walking and so on), the weather part asks how well the usual weather fits that, not just how warm it is. Nobody can pay to change a score, and plenty of places score low on purpose.
“Only flies on Fridays, so check the calendar before you book the week off. Only about 2h 20m in the air. You'll barely get the sandwich eaten.”
Dublin to Milan and the Lakes, in short
Ryanair, MW and Aer Lingus flies once a week, on Fridays, leaving around 11:00. The flight takes about 2h 20m. Returns start around €65 in November and climb to about €132 in January.
Dublin → Milan and the Lakes fares
Cheapest month to fly from Dublin
November is the cheapest month in our recent searches, with returns from about €65. Each bar is the lowest direct return fare found for that month; prices change daily, so check live before you book.
Cheapest month Dearest month · Fares from searches by travellers, updated 26 Oct.
Timetable
When the flights go
Ryanair, MW and Aer Lingus, flying on Fridays. Fares found for October to January and April.
Departure times are local and change with the season. Flights home usually leave around 11:15.
Your options
Dublin or another airport?
Only Dublin flies direct to Milan and the Lakes from Ireland. Knock is about a 2h 30m drive away.
Flying from Dublin
The honest airport tips
- Ryanair mostly flies from Terminal 1 and Aer Lingus mostly from Terminal 2. Check your booking before you're standing in the wrong one with the good coat on.
- Security opens at 02:30 in Terminal 1 and 03:30 in Terminal 2. Allow 2 hours for short-haul, and skip the "I'll just nip to the shop".
- Liquids and laptops can stay in your bag at security. Yes, really. Mammy still packs the clear bag, just in case.
- Book parking online before you go; it's cheaper than paying at the barrier. A few euro saved is a coffee earned.
The place
Milan and the Lakes, the honest verdict“Fashion, a ridiculous cathedral and Lake Como an hour away. Dress up a bit, they notice.”Scores, where to stay and what nobody tells you about Milan and the LakesWhere to stay in Milan
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The trip
Dublin to Milan and the Lakes in numbers
Good for a long weekend
Christmas and St Stephen’s Day 2026: take Mon 28 to Thu 31 Dec off (4 leave days), 10 days offThere are Friday flights to start it. Seven ideasDublin to Milan and the Lakes
Questions people ask
How long is the flight from Dublin to Milan and the Lakes?
About 2h 20m direct, with Ryanair, MW and Aer Lingus.
Which days are there flights from Dublin to Milan and the Lakes?
Recently, flights have gone on Fridays. Schedules change with the seasons, so check the live search for your dates.
What is the cheapest month to fly Dublin to Milan and the Lakes?
November, with returns from about €65 in our recent searches. The dearest month was January, at about €132.
Is there a time difference between Ireland and Milan and the Lakes?
1 hour ahead of Ireland.