English €195
per vehicle
Lugano is the largest city in Ticino, Switzerland's Italian-speaking canton, and has the LAC cultural centre on its lakefront, opened in September 2015. Zonetransfers puts a chauffeur at the luggage-hall doors in Malpensa and takes you straight to Lugano from €195 per vehicle.
From Malpensa Airport to Lugano, a private car starts at €195 for one to four passengers, covering roughly 80 km in 60–70 min. Zonetransfers charges per car, not per seat, and the fare does not change on the day.
per vehicle
from Malpensa
door to door
From Malpensa the car takes the A8 and A9 to Como and crosses into Switzerland at the Chiasso-Brogeda border, where the Swiss A2 motorway begins.
SS336 to the A8 towards Milan/Varese.
A9 Lainate–Como–Chiasso northbound.
Chiasso-Brogeda crossing into Switzerland.
A2 to the Lugano Sud or Lugano Nord exit.
Times assume normal traffic; Friday evenings and summer weekends are busier.
| Sight | What to know |
|---|---|
| LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura | Lakeside cultural centre with a theatre, concert hall and museum. |
| Parco Ciani | The city's great lakeside park around Villa Ciani. |
| Monte San Salvatore | Funicular from Paradiso to the summit, with views over the lake. |
| Via Nassa | Arcaded street in the centre, the main shopping area. |
Want the same driver for a day out from Lugano? A private driver from Milan can wait at every stop.
The driver goes to T1 for most airlines and to T2 for easyJet flights.
Right where you come out of baggage reclaim, with your name on a sign.
We follow your flight; the 60 minutes of free waiting start at the real landing time.
Stay inside the hall and use the emergency number on the voucher; we locate the driver for you.
Give us the hotel name and we stop at the door. Some favourites in Lugano:
| Hotel | Type | Why stay | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel Splendide Royal | 5-star | On the lakeside promenade, with rooms and suites facing the water. | Classic luxury |
| Hotel Villa Castagnola | 5-star | Set in a lakeside park, with its own art gallery and the Arté al Lago restaurant. | Couples |
| The View Lugano | 5-star | All suites, every one with a panoramic lake view from the Paradiso hillside. | Romantic breaks |
| LUGANODANTE | 4-star | 1896 building renovated in 2015 in the old town, 85 rooms, pets welcome. | Business trips |
Hotels and vehicles fill up around these dates: book ahead.
Past Chiasso-Brogeda the car is on Swiss motorways, which require the annual vignette (CHF 40). Our vehicles carry it, and it is included in your price. Bring your passport or ID card for the border.
Malpensa is Lugano's main long-haul airport. Bankers, consultants and conference guests use a direct car to reach Lugano in about an hour, with the border crossing and vignette handled by the driver.
Your car from Lugano should collect you 3 h 15 min before a Schengen flight and 3 h 45 min for non-Schengen departures, which include passport control.
| Flight | Pick-up before departure |
|---|---|
| Schengen (EU, Switzerland) | 3 h 15 min |
| UK, US and other non-Schengen | 3 h 45 min |
Malpensa's two terminals are a shuttle ride apart, so let us know yours when booking.
Cancelling costs nothing with two days' notice (four days for minibuses and coaches). Read the terms.
| Destination | Area | Time | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cernobbio | Lake Como | 50–60 min | €139 |
| Tremezzo | Lake Como | 1 h 20–1 h 35 | €189 |
| Menaggio | Lake Como | 1 h 25–1 h 40 | €199 |
| Como | Lake Como | 45–55 min | €145 |
| Forte dei Marmi | Liguria, Tuscany and the Riviera | 3 h–3 h 15 | €529 |
| Garda | Lake Maggiore and Lake Garda | 2 h 10–2 h 20 | €345 |
The one your flight arrives at: Terminal 1 for most airlines, Terminal 2 for easyJet. We check it from your flight number.
Yes, card or PayPal at the time of booking (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Maestro). No cash on the day.
Yes. Our vehicles carry the vignette and the price from €195 per vehicle includes it.
They are free. Tell us the children's ages and the right seats (groups I–III) are already in the car; baby carriers (group 0) on request by email or phone.
€195 per car (1–4 people) is the starting fare, fixed at booking and including tolls and waiting time.
Bring a valid passport or EU ID card: the route crosses the Swiss border at Chiasso-Brogeda. The drive takes 60–70 minutes.
Type in your flight number and your Lugano address and the confirmation lands in your inbox within minutes.
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I had a 5:30 AM pickup for the airport in Alicante. The driver arrived 10 minutes early, sent a polite text to let me know he was waiting outside, and handled everything with absolute professionalism.(09/23/2026) David Miller
We used Zonetransfers for airport transfers back and forth during a family trip to Madrid. On-time pickups, comfortable vehicles, and very friendly drivers. Will definitely use them again.(09/15/2026) Evelyn Campbell
Booked a private transfer from Barcelona Airport to our city-center hotel. Our driver, David, was exceptionally polite, helped with our heavy luggage, and gave us a few great local tips on the way.(09/11/2026) Rachel Henderson
What I appreciate most is knowing the exact cost upfront without unexpected luggage surcharges or meter surprises. Quick booking on the website and excellent customer support throughout.(09/06/2026) Emma Reed
We needed a transfer from Barcelona to Girona Airport early in the morning. The driver was there on time and we got to the airport with plenty of time. Very handy.(09/01/2026) Rachel Moore
Booked a transfer from Lisbon Airport to Faro. Long drive, but the car was comfortable and the driver was friendly. We arrived without any problems.(08/30/2026) Tom Harris
We used Zonetransfers for a transfer from Madrid to Ciudad Real. The driver was on time and the car was comfortable. Exactly what we needed.(08/25/2026) Claire Morgan
Booked a private transfer from Lisbon Airport to Sintra. Driver was waiting when we came out and helped with the bags. Simple and hassle-free.(08/22/2026) Jack Wilson
We needed to get from Valencia to Barcelona with quite a few bags, so we decided to book a private transfer. The driver arrived on time, helped us with the luggage and we went straight to our hotel in Barcelona. It worked really well for us.(08/14/2026) Sophie Turner
We booked a transfer from Lisbon Airport to Faro as we were staying in the Algarve for a few days. It was a long drive but the car was comfortable and the driver was friendly. We just sat back and enjoyed the trip instead of worrying about trains and changing buses.(08/07/2026) James Walker