Flying from Milan to Afonso Pena International Airport (CWB): What you need to know
You can choose from multiple airports when planning your flight from Milan to Afonso Pena International Airport (CWB). Check out your options for leaving from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) and Milano Linate Airport (LIN).
Afonso Pena International Airport is located in Curitiba. The city follows the UTC-3 timezone and is four hours behind Milan.
Give yourself enough time to catch your flight from Milan to CWB. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
With more travellers during peak seasons, it's smart to get to your terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will help you deal with any delays.
Airports in Milan
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
MXP is about 48 kms (30 miles) from central Milan. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 55 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to Milano Malpensa Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Milan to Afonso Pena International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
68.23% of flights that depart Milano Malpensa Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
With public transport, you can travel from central Milan to BGY in around 2 hours 20 minutes. The airport is roughly 64 kms (40 miles) away, and getting there by car will take approximately 1 hour.
Start your holiday sooner with an additional night away from home. Before your Milan to CWB flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Orio al Serio International Airport:
Orio al Serio International Airport has an on-time performance of 67.49%. This figure gives an insight into how frequently flights that depart from this airport make it to their destination on time.
Milano Linate Airport (LIN)
LIN is around 11 kms (7 miles) from central Milan. Driving from the city centre to the terminal takes about 30 minutes. If you're thinking about taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Take the uncertainty out of departure day — stay near Milano Linate Airport and know you'll reach your boarding gate with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early Milan to Afonso Pena International Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights touch down as expected. At LIN, that rate is 79.56%.
About Afonso Pena International Airport (CWB)
Reserve a hotel close to CWB if you're catching a late flight from Milan to Afonso Pena International Airport. Choose one of these accommodation options and say goodnight sooner:
Follow your own route with an Afonso Pena International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and see more of Curitiba and beyond.
Booking your ride around one week in advance of your Milan to Afonso Pena International Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
Getting from Afonso Pena International Airport (CWB) to central Curitiba
Afonso Pena International Airport to central Curitiba is about 8 miles. If you're renting a car or taking a cab, plan in advance to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times vary depending on traffic conditions and the time of day.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Milan to Afonso Pena International Airport (CWB)
Right now, £294 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Milan to Afonso Pena International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is £617. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Milan to CWB. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
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The best time to fly from Milan to Afonso Pena International Airport (CWB)
June is the most popular month for flights from Milan to Afonso Pena International Airport (CWB). Plan your visit to Curitiba in April if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
When booking your Milan to CWB plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. February is the warmest month in Curitiba, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC (59ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
July sees temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Milan to Afonso Pena International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Curitiba
After booking your flight from Milan to Afonso Pena International Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these options your base for exploring Curitiba:
There are loads of terrific things to do in Curitiba when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Start exploring at Museu Oscar Niemeyer followed by Eco Park and Jardim Botanico de Curitiba.
Explore more of Brazil
Curitiba has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Brazil waiting to be discovered. About 290 kms (180 miles) north-east of Curitiba, a trip to Sorocaba will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like King Aquários, Parque Zoologico Municipal Quinzinho De Barros and PALACETE DE CRISTAL.
If you're eager to discover another major destination in Brazil, head for Joinville, roughly 97 kms (60 miles) south of Curitiba. Water park, Parque Zoobotanico and Museu da Dançan are key highlights.