About Lugano
Lugano is located on the shore of Lake Lugano, on the border of Switzerland. The city is part of the Canton of Ticino. Lugano, Switzerland’s ninth largest city, is the largest city in the Canton of Ticino. According to historical documents dating back to 804, the original name of the city was ‘Luanasco.’ The first historical document in which the city is referred to by today’s name was in the year 1189. There are two rumors about the city’s present name. One of the rumors states that the name of the city is derived from the word Latin word ‘lucus’ meaning to protect, or the word ‘lakavannus,’ meaning ‘living in the lake.’ The country is the third largest financial center after Zurich and Geneva. Banking and insurance are highly developed sectors. There are also textile, machinery, chocolate, and tobacco factories in the city. In 1956, the first Eurovision Song Contest was held in Lugano. With its casinos, hotels and restaurants, the city is similar to Monte Carlo’s Switzerland. Lugano, one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country, is the largest Italian-speaking city outside the Italian borders.
It is known for its watches, chocolate and pizza. The city, which houses many museums, is also famous for it annual Jazz Festival and Wine Festival. Lake Lugano, located between Lake Maggiore and Lake Como in the south of the Alps, interesting for sightseeing with its scenery, natural texture and specially designed bicycle tracks that intrigue tourists. Through the funicular systems, the high points of the city, Monte San Salvatore, Monte Bre and Monte Lema, offer unique panoramic views. Belvedere Gardens, Ciani Park, tassino Park, San Grato Botanical Park, Lugano Cathedral, Mary’s Church of Angels, Piazza Della Riforma (city square) and Swiss Miniature Village are the main sightseeing centers of the city. Lugano is hot and has temperate climate. The Lugano-Agno Airport is located approximately 4km west of the city.
Transportation to Lugano City Center from Airport
Lugano Airport
Lugano Airport, also known as Lugano-Agno Airport, is the central airport of Agno, Bioggio, Muzzano, Milan and Lugano settlements in Switzerland and it is located 80 kilometers north of Milan and 4 kilometers west of Lugano city center. Once you arrive at Lugano-Agno Airport, you can reach the city center taking public transportation such as train and bus, as well as you may prefer private transportation alternatives. You can either take an airport taxi or take advantage of the airport transfer services of your hotel if available. You will possibly arrive at Lugano city center from Lugano-Agno Airport in 5 or 10 minutes maximum.
Train
It is possible to reach Lugano city center in a very short time by train at Line 60 route operated by Swiss Railways. The total journey time lasts 13 minutes on Line 60 train and you are charged approximately 9-17 Swiss Francs (65-120TL) for one-way ticket. If you want to get on Line 60 train that departs every 30 minutes, you just need to go out of the terminal building once you arrive at Lugano-Agno Airport.
Bus
The most practical way to get to Lugano city center from Lugano-Agno Airport is undoubtedly the bus ride. The bus no 16, run by Swiss PostAuto, takes you directly to Lugano city center in a very short time which is meant 10-14 minutes. One-way ticket for the bus 16 which departs by the hour costs approximately 1-3 Swiss Francs (10-15 TL).
Taxi
You can easily reach Lugano city center in 10 minutes or go to Agno, Bioggio, Muzzano and Milan by taking a taxi waiting just outside the arrival terminal of Lugano-Agno Airport. If you cannot find an airport taxi, you can call a taxi to where you are. The most popular taxi companies providing transfer services in the city are Taxi Michel (+41 91 967 24 24) and Grand Taxi Lugano (+41 79 102 69 30).
Rent a car
If you prefer a comfortable and fast transfer option, you can take advantage of car rental services to reach the city center from Lugano-Agno Airport. If you search for local and international car rental companies at the airport and make a reservation in advance, you can pick up the car more quickly when you arrive at the airport.
