Cheap Flights to Lugano

When is the best time to fly to Lugano?

The best time to take flights to Lugano depends on the choice of activities available. Visitors who arrive in January through March will get cooler weather and experience temperatures of around 3 – 13 degrees Celsius. The city will have fewer tourists during these months but will have a number of winter-based activities to choose from.

Summers, June through August, are of the peak seasons in Lugano as they are warm, 22 – 26 degrees Celsius, with July being the hottest, as well as the busiest. The summer months also see the largest number of visitors travelling to Lugano to enjoy their school summer holidays.

To get the best of both worlds, aim to visit in April and May, or September and October.  If you are on a budget, the best chance of getting cheap flights to Lugano or hotel rooms would be from January to March.

Lugano overview

Lugano is the largest city in the Ticino region of Switzerland and has a prime location on the shores of Lake Lugano. In addition to its lakeside setting, Lugano is also surrounded by mountains, and home to many parks, making it a scenic spot to spend some time. Lugano’s close proximity to Italy means that visitors get a unique blend of Swiss and Italian when it comes to language, food, and history. The Mediterranean vibe creates a relaxed atmosphere that is hard not to like. Once arriving on your flight to Lugano you will not be short of activities to enjoy as there are many museums and art galleries to browse, an abundance of shopping opportunities, and eye-catching architecture to explore. The historic town centre is a no-traffic zone so it’s ideal for exploring at your own pace, taking time in between sightseeing to stop in quaint cafes and restaurants.

Shopping, eating and museum-hopping aside, Lugano is also a great place to go for anyone who enjoys hiking. The area boasts a hiking network made up of over 430 miles (700 km) of trails suitable for a wide range of skill levels. You can hike for a few hours, or up to multiple days depending on the type of outdoor experience you’re looking for. There is also an extensive network of mountain biking trails in Lugano for those who prefer to see the scenery on two wheels. The lake offers even more chance to take in the picturesque surroundings, either via a boat cruise, or by participating in any number of water-based activities on the lake like rowing or paddle boarding.

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Getting around Lugano

Lugano is very walkable, especially if you’re sticking mostly to the town centre. The two hillside excursions the city is known for – Monte San Salvatore and Monte Brè – can both be reached on foot within about 20 minutes, but public transport is also an option. All bus lines begin at the Lugano Centro terminal and tickets can be purchased from machines next to bus stops (touchscreen, in English).

Getting from the Airport to the City

Taxis are always available to take travellers into the city once they have landed on their flight to Lugano Airport (LUG). There is also a shuttle bus service that operates between the airport and the city and is always available on arrival. The service can also be booked in advance as a way to get to the airport upon departure from Lugano.

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