Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Arona travel guide

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You're Going to Love Arona

With a population of 12.970, Arona is a must-see destination in Piedmont, Italy. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Arona has to offer.

When to visit Arona

Arona in July
Estimated hotel price
£63
1 night at 3-star hotel
Arona in July
Estimated hotel price
£63
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Arona

Plane

When flying to Arona, you’ll arrive at Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), which is located 20 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Arona from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 1h 55m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Arona, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Arona to Genoa takes 1h 29m and costs around £12 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Verona, expect to pay about £11 for a 1h 43m trip. The train station in Arona is called Arona, and is located 0.4 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Arona is to pick up a car hire from Milan, which is about 59 km from Arona. You’ll find branches of Rent Smart 24 and Budget, among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Arona, including FlixBus, Bus and Itabus. From Turin, the bus ride to Arona takes 153 km and will cost you around £10. From Parma, the ticket costs about £13 for a journey of 177 km.

Plane

When flying to Arona, you’ll arrive at Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), which is located 20 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Arona from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 1h 55m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Arona, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Arona to Genoa takes 1h 29m and costs around £12 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Verona, expect to pay about £11 for a 1h 43m trip. The train station in Arona is called Arona, and is located 0.4 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Arona is to pick up a car hire from Milan, which is about 59 km from Arona. You’ll find branches of Rent Smart 24 and Budget, among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Arona, including FlixBus, Bus and Itabus. From Turin, the bus ride to Arona takes 153 km and will cost you around £10. From Parma, the ticket costs about £13 for a journey of 177 km.

Airports near Arona

MILMilan All airports
TRNTurin Citta Di Torino
GOAGenoa Cristoforo Colombo

Airlines serving Arona

KLM
Good (1,432 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,626 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,005 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,571 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,088 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,810 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,095 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,045 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,677 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,434 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,504 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,516 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,331 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,605 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,146 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (902 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,089 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (375 reviews)
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Where to stay in Arona

Average rates range from around £84 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £70 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Arona

Most booked hotels in Arona

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Moxy Milan Malpensa Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£76+
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First Hotel Malpensa
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£66+
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Cardano Hotel Malpensa
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£70+
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Hotel Ristorante San Carlo
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£111+
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Holiday Inn Express Milan - Malpensa Airport By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£73+
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Hilton Garden Inn Milan Malpensa
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£61+
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Hiring a car in Arona

Expect to pay £1.51 per litre in Arona (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £18.11 and £24.14.

Expect to pay £1.51 per litre in Arona (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £18.11 and £24.14.