Flying from Milan to Victoria: what you need to know
You can choose from multiple airports when planning your flight from Milan to Victoria. Explore your options for flying out of Milan from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) and Milano Linate Airport (LIN).
Come in for landing at Victoria International Airport (YYJ), the primary gateway of Victoria.
Victoria's timezone is UTC-7, which makes Victoria nine hours behind Milan.
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This leaves you with plenty of time to board your Milan to Victoria flight.
Flying during a popular month like July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Milan to Victoria
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap Milan to Victoria flights if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest plane tickets from Milan to Victoria across each month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your dates are flexible.
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Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' Milan to Victoria flights.
Flying from Milan
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Whether you're eager to explore another city along the way or just take a break, we make it easy to find a flight with a stopover. To see your options taking off from Milano Malpensa Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is a stop you can make on your Milan to Victoria flight.
Travelling from central Milan to MXP takes about 55 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 40 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
After a leisurely start to your trip? Stay near Milano Malpensa Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Milan to Victoria or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Of the flights that depart from Milano Malpensa Airport, 68.23% land on time at their destination.
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
BGY is about 48 kilometres from central Milan. It takes 1 hour or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 2 hours 20 minutes.
It's your holiday, so why not book an extra night away? Think about kicking back in one of these accommodation options near Orio al Serio International Airport the day before your flight from Milan to Victoria:
68% of flights departing Orio al Serio International Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
Milano Linate Airport (LIN)
The journey time to LIN from the centre of Milan is around 45 minutes by public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 30 minutes to cover the 8 kilometres or so.
Make taking an early Milan to Victoria flight the easiest part of your journey. Stay at one of these hotels close to Milano Linate Airport and get to the check-in counter with plenty of time to spare:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights get to their destinations when they should. At LIN, that figure is 79.56%.
Arriving in Victoria
Victoria International Airport (YYJ)
The distance from Victoria International Airport (YYJ) to central Victoria is approximately 24 kilometres. It'll take you around 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It typically takes 1 hour 25 minutes to get there on public transport.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Milan to Victoria, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near YYJ:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Victoria International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Hertz, Thrifty or Avis and explore beyond Victoria's main sights.
Booking your vehicle from Victoria International Airport about three weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Victoria Inner Harbour Airport (YWH)
The centre of Victoria is about 0.64 kilometres from Victoria Inner Harbour Airport (YWH). Once your flight from Milan to Victoria has hit the runway and you've made your way out of the airport, expect a drive of around 5 minutes.
Travelling by public transport will take about 10 minutes.
Best time to go to Victoria
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Milan to Victoria. July is the busiest month to visit Victoria. If you want a quieter vibe, go in February.
Lock in a Milan to Victoria ticket departing in August if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Victoria to range from 13ºC to 23ºC.
Look for cheap flights from Milan to Victoria in February if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC and 9ºC on average.
More about Victoria
Start your Victoria trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Milan to Victoria, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Royal BC Museum, Craigdarroch Castle and Inner Harbour are must-do's during your Victoria adventure.
Explore more of Canada
Vancouver is just one of the many places in Canada waiting to be explored after you've experienced Victoria. Around 97 kilometres to the north, check out popular attractions including Stanley Park, Granville Island and Science World.
Surrey is another sought-after destination in Canada and is around 88 kilometres north-east of Victoria. No journey is complete without seeing Senator Reid Park, Port Mann Park and Morgan Creek Park.