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Milan is a great destination at many times of the year but can get very busy in the spring time when the festival season hits the city. Summers can be very hot and the city will be relatively empty as locals leave to spend the summer break elsewhere on the beach. This may mean that many hotels and restaurants are closed. Travellers who enjoy a relaxed and slightly quieter time should head to Milan during the winter months from November and March. The climate is most pleasant during April, May and September.
Milan tends to be more expensive than London and the UK in general, the city is very cosmopolitan and it is very easy to communicate in English. Learning a few phrases of Italian can make your stay more enjoyable.
There are various options for getting from Linate to the centre of Milan: hire car and taxis are widely available at the airport. Coaches leave every 30 minutes every day and tickets are available from the driver. Local buses will take passengers to the city centre: bus number 73 runs at 10 minute intervals and tickets can be bought from the machines outside arrivals.