Lugano Travel

Lugano Travel

If your planning to travel to Lake Lugano then Lake Lugano's nearest airport is Lugano Agno Airport which has connecting flights to Geneva, Zurich and all the main international airports.

Travelling to Lake Lugano By Air

There are numerous flights available to and from Lugano, after arriving at Lugano Agno Airport in Switzerland it is very easy to reach Lugano, the airport is located around 6 kilometers away on the A2 Milan to Basel highway. Lugano Agno airport is serviced by several domestic flights departing from Zurich and Geneva, generally flights from Zurich take approximately 55 minutes to reach Lugano.

The facility of a shuttle bus service to bring passengers into the centre of Lugano is also available from the airport and runs between 8am to 6:30pm on weekdays and between 10am to 6:30pm on weekends, travelling by air is definitely one of the best ways to get here, try to look for the cheapest flights available, you may also be able to find really good deals during low season. Always check in on time as Lugano Agno Airport is relatively small and means that the usual check in time is comparatively fast.

Website: www.lugano-airport.ch

Travelling to Lake Lugano By Road

Travelling by road can be a good option for tourists who wish to explore the areas around Lugano, the highway that traverses through Lugano connects northern Europe to the Mediterranean, if you are coming from Milan then you can either take highway A9, direction Como to Saint Gotthard, or the A8, direction Varese to Stabio (Gaggiolo) to reach Lugano. In order to be allowed to drive on Swiss highways you have to purchase a road tax stamp available at the Customs house and stick it to your windscreen, the cost of the stamp is CHF 40 and it is valid from January to December, other means of transportation include train, hire cars and taxis, tourists prefer hired cars or taxis as the road trip offers a wonderful experience through the picturesque landscape surrounding Lake Lugano.