Monte San Salvatore
The pyramid-shaped mountain beside Lugano, with a chapel at the top and views of the lake and the Alps. A funicular goes to the summit.
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Airport · Lugano, Switzerland
Aeroporto di Lugano-Agno LUG
3 km from central Lugano. Live flights, getting to town, car rental and where to stay.
- to the centre
- 3 km
- terminals
- 1
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- LUG · LSZA
About the airport
Lugano-Agno Airport is a small regional airport in the canton of Ticino, in Agno, a few kilometres west of central Lugano. It has a limited number of scheduled flights and also serves business aviation.
Terminals
There is a single small, easy-to-navigate terminal, with check-in and security a few steps apart. Check the airport website before you travel, in case flights change.
Services
There is a café, free wifi, car rental desks and parking. Services are limited.
Getting to the city
Autobús (TPL)
City buses connect the airport with central Lugano and the railway station. Check times on the airport website, as services are not very frequent.
Taxi
Taxis are available at the terminal. Central Lugano is about 15 min away by car depending on traffic.
Airport map
Terminal
A single small building with check-in, security and a café. Everything is close together, so getting around the airport on foot is easy.
Lugano
Things to do in Lugano
Lugano, in the Italian-speaking canton of Ticino, sits on the shore of Lake Lugano, ringed by mountains. It has a Mediterranean feel, with squares, lakeside parks and Italian-influenced food.
Piazza della Riforma
Lugano's main square, with the town hall and café terraces. It is the city's meeting point, and the pedestrian streets of the centre lead off from it.
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Parco Ciani
The city's large lakeside public park, with trees, gardens and promenades along the shore. A good place to stroll or rest close to the centre.
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Catedral de San Lorenzo
Lugano's cathedral, on a rise in the old town, with a Renaissance facade and views of the city and the lake from its forecourt.
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How far is the airport from central Lugano?
Aeroporto di Lugano-Agno airport is about 3 km from central Lugano.
How do I get from the airport to central Lugano?
From Aeroporto di Lugano-Agno airport you can take Autobús (TPL) (bus) and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
How many terminals does Aeroporto di Lugano-Agno airport have?
Aeroporto di Lugano-Agno has one terminal: Terminal.
Landing in Lugano?
Book your car and your stay before you arrive: more choice and better prices.
Photo credits
- An aerial view of the airport, on the flat land near Agno: Carsten Steger, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Lugano-Agno Airport, surrounded by hills: The original uploader was Proximo86 at Italian Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- The runway and apron at Lugano Airport: Chris j wood, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Monte San Salvatore: Murdockcrc, CC BY 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Piazza della Riforma: böhringer friedrich, CC BY-SA 2.5, Wikimedia Commons
- Parco Ciani: JoachimKohler-HB, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Catedral de San Lorenzo: JoachimKohler-HB, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons