Direct Flights from New York to Milan
Nonstop service from EWR to MXP on United. Here's the schedule at a glance — plus what to do once you land.
About Milan
Milan is the regional capital of Lombardy, in northern Italy, and the seat of the Metropolitan City of Milan. It is the second-most populous city in Italy after Rome, with a population of 1,362,863 in 2026. The city's wider metropolitan area is the largest in Italy, and the fourth-largest in the European Union, with an estimated population of 6.55 million. Milan is considered Italy's economic capital, and its metropolitan area accounts for about 20% of the country's GDP.
Top things to do in Milan
- Milan Cathedral, or Metropolitan Cathedral-Basilica of the Nativity of Saint Mary, is the cathedral church of Milan, Lombardy, Italy. Dedicated to the Nativity of St.
- The Sforza Castle is a medieval fortification located in Milan, northern Italy. It was built in the 15th century by Francesco Sforza, Duke of Milan, on the remnants of a 14th-century fortification.
- The Biblioteca Ambrosiana is a historic library in Milan, Italy, also housing the Pinacoteca Ambrosiana, the Ambrosian art gallery.
- The Pinacoteca di Brera is the main public gallery for paintings in Milan, Italy. It contains one of the foremost collections of Italian paintings from the 13th to the 20th century, an outgrowth of the cultural program o…
- Mediolanum, the ancient city where Milan now stands, was originally an Insubrian city, but afterwards became an important Roman city in Northern Italy.
- The Museo Poldi Pezzoli is an art museum in Milan, Italy. It is located near the Teatro alla Scala, on Via Manzoni 12.
- The Duomo of Monza, often known in English as Monza Cathedral, is the main religious building of Monza, Italy.
- The Accademia di Belle Arti di Brera, also known as the Accademia di Brera or Brera Academy, is a state-run tertiary public academy of fine arts in Milan, Italy.
- The Royal Palace of Milan was the seat of government in the Italian city of Milan for many centuries. Today, it serves as a cultural centre and it is home to international art exhibitions.
- The Museo Civico di Storia Naturale di Milano is a museum in Milan, Italy dedicated to the study of animals, plants, and the natural environment including geology.
- The Brera Observatory is an astronomical observatory in the Brera district of Milan, Italy.
- The Milan Conservatory, also known as the Conservatorio di Milano and the Conservatorio Giuseppe Verdi, is a college of music in Milan, Italy.
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Planning a trip to Milan
- Best time to visit
- The best time to visit Milan is April–May and September–October, when daytime highs are a comfortable 63–75°F.
- How long to stay
- Milan rewards a longer visit — a full week lets you explore its many sights, from Milan Cathedral, Sforza Castle, and Biblioteca Ambrosiana and beyond.
Frequently asked questions
- Is there a direct flight from New York to Milan?
- Yes — you can fly nonstop from New York (EWR) to Milan (MXP) on United.
- Which airlines fly nonstop from New York to Milan?
- United flies nonstop between New York (EWR) and Milan (MXP).
- How far is Milan from New York?
- Milan is about 4,000 miles from New York by air.
- What is there to do in Milan?
- Popular things to do include Milan Cathedral, Sforza Castle, Biblioteca Ambrosiana, Pinacoteca di Brera, and more.
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