Airports near Ascona
MXP・BGY・LIN・BSL・PMF
What airports are closest to Ascona?
Travelers arriving at Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), the nearest major hub at 59.57 km, can expect a transit time to Ascona of roughly 130 minutes via private car or 160 minutes by train. Those landing at Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY), situated 90.14 km away in a nearby city, typically spend 220 minutes traveling by rail. Milan Linate Airport (LIN) is 87.31 km from Ascona and provides access to the city center in about 215 minutes. For travelers choosing EuroAirport Swiss Basel Mulhouse Freiburg (BSL), located 186.23 km away, the scenic rail journey takes approximately 240 minutes. Lastly, Parma Airport (PMF) sits 190.02 km away, requiring a longer 240 minute commute to reach the lakeside destination of Ascona. and book hotels in Ascona
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Airports near Ascona: MXP, BGY, LIN, BSL and PMF.
Airports Near Ascona: Key Information
Number of airports in Ascona
0
Closest airport to the city center
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Distance
59.6 km
Fastest arrival time
2 hours 40 minutes - 3 hours
Airport with the cheapest transport
Milan Linate Airport (LIN)
Compare domestic and international airports near Ascona.
Milan Malpensa Airport
Distance: 59.6 km
Transport option
Est. duration
Est. fare
Features/best for
Malpensa Express train
Fastest
2 hours 40 minutes - 3 hours
CHF 35-60
Speed
Regional coach service
Cheapest
4 hours - 4 hours 20 minutes
CHF 25-35
Budget
Private taxi transfer
2 hours 10 minutes - 2 hours 30 minutes
CHF 300-450
Comfort
Il Caravaggio International Airport
Distance: 90.1 km
Transport option
Est. duration
Est. fare
Features/best for
Airport bus to Milano Centrale
Cheapest
3 hours 50 minutes - 4 hours 20 minutes
CHF 18-35
Budget
Regional rail link
Fastest
3 hours 40 minutes - 4 hours 10 minutes
CHF 30-50
Balanced
Private car hire
2 hours - 2 hours 30 minutes
CHF 400-600
Comfort
Milan Linate Airport
Distance: 87.3 km
Transport option
Est. duration
Est. fare
Features/best for
M4 metro line connection
Cheapest
4 hours 10 minutes - 5 hours
CHF 20-30
Budget
Regional train via Monza
Fastest
3 hours 35 minutes - 4 hours
CHF 10-25
Speed
Private transfer
1 hour 40 minutes - 2 hours 10 minutes
CHF 300-400
Comfort
EuroAirport Swiss Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
Distance: 186.2 km
Transport option
Est. duration
Est. fare
Features/best for
Line 50 airport bus
Cheapest
4 hours 40 minutes - 5 hours 20 minutes
CHF 35-95
Budget
SBB intercity train
Fastest
4 hours - 4 hours 40 minutes
CHF 80-250
Balanced
Private chauffeur service
3 hours - 3 hours 40 minutes
CHF 500-800
Comfort
Parma Airport
Distance: 190 km
Transport option
Est. duration
Est. fare
Features/best for
Local airport bus
Cheapest
5 hours 50 minutes - 6 hours 40 minutes
CHF 25-40
Budget
Regional rail service
Fastest
4 hours - 5 hours
CHF 50-170
Speed
Private taxi
2 hours 50 minutes - 3 hours 20 minutes
CHF 400-600
Comfort
Compare 5 airports near Ascona
Airport Guide
Compare 5 airports near Ascona
Choosing the right arrival point for Ascona depends heavily on your flight origin and budget priorities. Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) is widely considered the most practical international gateway for travelers heading to the Ticino region, offering the fastest overall transit times and frequent rail connections through Lugano. Milan Linate Airport (LIN), while located in the nearby city of Milan, is often the cheapest option due to lower regional rail fares and excellent connectivity to the main Italian network. Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) serves the nearby city of Bergamo and is a strong contender for budget airlines, though it requires a slightly longer transit through Milan. For those arriving from the north, EuroAirport Swiss Basel Mulhouse Freiburg (BSL) offers a scenic but significantly longer journey through the Swiss rail network, as it serves the nearby city of Basel. Finally, Parma Airport (PMF), located in the nearby city of Parma, is rarely the first choice for international travelers unless you find a specific flight deal, as transit times are longer. Always prioritize direct train connections where possible to ensure a stress-free arrival at Locarno station before taking the final short bus ride to Ascona.
Hotels near Ascona airport
Breakfast
Amazing55 Reviews
Ascona|0.81km from city center
อาหารเช้าอร่อยมาก สวยงามFromUS$430
Amazing45 Reviews
Ascona|1.24km from city center
Wunderschöner Garten, Zimmer top, Service hervorragend, Frühstücksbuffet ausgewogen und sehr lecker!FromUS$606
Very Good120 Reviews
Ascona|0.76km from city center
Since we know the hotel, we were happy to return. This time we booked through Trip.com. Apparently, you end up with a budget room that looks out the other side of the building, even though a standard room was booked and all the photos of that room show a lake view. We will never book anything through Trip.com again. This time we felt like we were booked as budget tourists.FromUS$111
Very Good33 Reviews
Ascona|0.59km from city center
Wonderful hotel, excellent restaurant, friendly, pre-coming service. Absolutely recommendable !FromUS$173
Family friendly
Great48 Reviews
Ascona|1km from city center
When you stay at Hapimag Resort Ascona in Ascona, you'll be next to a golf course, within a 5-minute drive of Ascona Beach and Museo Comunale d’Arte Moderna. This family-friendly aparthotel is 22.8 mi (36.6 km) from Lake Lugano and 1 mi (1.7 km) from Ascona Ferry Terminal.Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find an attached winery, an indoor pool, and a sauna. Additional features at this aparthotel include complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area.Enjoy a satisfying meal at Osteria Villa Saleggi serving guests of Hapimag Resort Ascona. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a library. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 68 guestrooms, featuring kitchens with stovetops and espresso makers. 32-inch flat-screen televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.FromUS$146
Very Good23 Reviews
Ascona|0.72km from city center
Excellent location. Great n friendly staffsFromUS$142
Great49 Reviews
Ascona|2.16km from city center
When you stay at Hotel Collinetta in Ascona, you'll be on a lake, within a 5-minute drive of Brissago Islands and Monte Verità. This beach hotel is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Fondazione Monte Verita and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Museo Comunale d’Arte Moderna.Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including an indoor pool and a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and tour/ticket assistance.Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at the hotel's restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.Stay in one of 44 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.FromUS$186
Very Good41 Reviews
Ascona|0.65km from city center
With a stay at Hotel Ascona in Ascona, you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Museo Comunale d’Arte Moderna and Fondazione Monte Verita. This golf hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Monte Verità and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Galleria Borgo.Practice your swing on the golf course or dip into one of the 2 hot tubs. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).Grab a bite at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM.Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and luggage storage. Planning an event in Ascona? This hotel has 753 square feet (70 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. A train station pick-up service is provided at no charge, and self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 67 guestrooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.FromUS$153
Great79 Reviews
Ascona|0.78km from city center
A stay at Albergo Carcani places you in the heart of Ascona, steps from Galleria Borgo and Ascona Ferry Terminal. This hotel is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Museo Comunale d’Arte Moderna and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Ascona Beach.Enjoy recreation amenities such as bicycles to rent or take in the view from a terrace. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a hair salon, and shopping on site.You can enjoy a meal at Ristorante Carcani serving the guests of Albergo Carcani, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and multilingual staff. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 29 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Your bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.FromUS$99
5 star
Great36 Reviews
Ascona|2.3km from city center
The room is very clean and the view is beautiful!FromUS$248
Very Good28 Reviews
Ascona|0.69km from city center
Location of hotel and the view from terrace good. No own hotel parking though. Possibility to rent a e-bike.
We got the room next to breakfast restaurant, so we were awake at 7:10 because of the noise. Breakfast choice limited and on terrace only self-service. Check-out time too long, as receptionist was discussing a reservation over phone for 15 min.FromUS$217
Very Good22 Reviews
Ascona|0.7km from city center
In the heart of Ascona, Romantik Hotel Castello Seeschloss is within a 5-minute drive of Ascona Beach and Madonna del Sasso. This historic hotel is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Piazza Grande and 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Old Town.Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including a seasonal outdoor pool and bicycles to rent. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and barbecue grills.Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary local cuisine breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM.Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 45 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature hair dryers and bathrobes.FromUS$312
Amazing49 Reviews
Ascona|0.74km from city center
A stay at Ascovilla places you in the heart of Ascona, within a 10-minute walk of Ascona Ferry Terminal and Galleria Borgo. This golf hotel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Ascona Beach and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Museo Comunale d’Arte Moderna.Enjoy a range of recreational amenities, including a health club, an outdoor pool, and a sauna.Grab a bite to eat at the hotel's restaurant, which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 10:30 AM.Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 56 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.FromUS$188
Very Good55 Reviews
Ascona|0.54km from city center
A stay at Hotel La Perla places you in the heart of Ascona, within a 10-minute walk of Museo Comunale d’Arte Moderna and Galleria Borgo. This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from Ascona Ferry Terminal and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Ascona Beach.Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.Enjoy a satisfying meal at Ristorante La Perla serving guests of Hotel La Perla. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.Featured amenities include a computer station, express check-in, and express check-out. Planning an event in Ascona? This hotel has facilities measuring 323 square feet (30 square meters), including conference space. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 64 guestrooms featuring minibars and espresso makers. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.FromUS$117
FAQs
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Which airport is the closest to Ascona?
The nearest airport to Ascona is Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), about 59.6 km away.Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) (90.1 km), Milan Linate Airport (LIN) (87.3 km), EuroAirport Swiss Basel Mulhouse Freiburg (BSL) (186.2 km) and Parma Airport (PMF) (190 km).
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How long does it take to get from Ascona to the airport?
Getting from Ascona to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) takes about 2 hours 40 minutes - 3 hours.
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How do I get to Ascona?
We recommend flying into Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), which is approximately 59.6 km away. The fastest mode of transportation is Malpensa Express train, reaching downtown in about 2 hours 40 minutes - 3 hours.
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How many airports does Ascona have?
Ascona has 5 airports: Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY), Milan Linate Airport (LIN), EuroAirport Swiss Basel Mulhouse Freiburg (BSL) and Parma Airport (PMF).