Milan is a unique city in the football world: Italy's two biggest clubs — AC Milan and Inter Milan — share one stadium, which doubles the value of every visit. A 3.5-hour flight from Ben Gurion, the city of fashion and football in one, with San Siro, a legendary stadium.
San Siro — Giuseppe Meazza (75,923 seats)
The shared stadium
Stadio Giuseppe Meazza, better known as San Siro, is one of the most iconic stadiums in the world. Built in 1926 and expanded several times, it now holds 75,923 seats. The outer wall with its natural stone columns is one of the best-known sights in football. The Curva Nord belongs to the Interisti (Inter Milan), the Curva Sud to the Rossoneri (Milan) — and the two are never mixed.
The new stadium: Both clubs have approved plans to build a new stadium at a nearby location. Construction is expected to begin in the late 2020s — until then San Siro remains home to both.
AC Milan — I Rossoneri
AC Milan is one of the most decorated clubs in Italian history — 19 Serie A titles, 7 European Cups. The red-and-black shirt is known around the world. AC Milan tickets »
Inter Milan — I Nerazzurri
FC Internazionale Milano, known as "Inter", is Milan's eternal rival. Blue-and-black against red-and-black — the Derby della Madonnina is one of the great moments in Italian football. Inter Milan tickets »
Derby della Madonnina: Inter against Milan at the same stadium is an experience that can't be described. 75,000 fans split between two curvas — the blue-and-black half, the red-and-black half. Derby ticket prices are high, but worth every penny.
Flights from Israel to Milan
The flight time from Ben Gurion to Milan is about 3.5 hours — the shortest distance among the five destinations in this guide.
- El Al: Direct flights to Milan Malpensa (MXP)
- Wizz Air: Sometimes to Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio (BGY) — a secondary airport, 50 km from Milan
- Ryanair: Sometimes to Bergamo BGY — check the travel time to the stadium
Airports for Milan:
- Malpensa (MXP): 50 km from the center, the Malpensa Express train (13 euros, 50 minutes) to Cadorna station
- Linate (LIN): 7 km from the center, bus 73 to the metro (30 minutes)
- Bergamo (BGY): 50 km from Milan, bus to the central station (7 euros, 60 minutes)
How to get to San Siro
Milan metro line 5 (purple) — San Siro Stadio station. The trip from Duomo (center) is about 20 minutes. Another option: line 1 (red) Lotto station, then a 15-minute walk.
On matchday: Arrive 90 minutes early. The street outside San Siro fills up with fans in team colors, food stalls, and atmosphere. After the match — the metro is very crowded, plan for about a 30-minute wait.
Recommended neighborhoods to stay in
- Duomo / Piazza della Repubblica: The heart of the center, close to everything. Price: 100-200 euros a night.
- Navigli: The canal neighborhood — trendy, bars, restaurants, a great aperitivo atmosphere.
- Brera: The art neighborhood, galleries, cafes, upscale retail — the prettiest.
- Isola: Up-and-coming, young, lower prices.
Public transport in Milan
The Milan metro (ATM) operates 5 lines. Single ticket: 2.20 euros, day ticket: 7.60 euros. For San Siro — the direct M5 line.
Kosher food in Milan
- Mensa della Comunita Ebraica: Via Eupili 8 — a Jewish community restaurant, kosher meals (recommended to arrange in advance).
- Kosher Delight: Via Washington — one of the more accessible kosher restaurants.
- A practical option: Prepare food from Israel for one of the days — Milan doesn't offer much kosher food.
Aperitivo without confusion: The Italian aperitivo custom (17:00-20:00) usually includes a free buffet with the purchase of a drink. Some restaurants offer pasta, risotto, vegetables — you can eat in a relatively "vegetarian" way.
Weather in Milan
- Summer (June-August): Hot and humid, 28-35 degrees. No football during this period.
- Winter (November-February): Very cold, sometimes heavy fog. 0-8 degrees.
- Autumn (September-October): Excellent — 15-22 degrees, the city comes back to life.
- Spring (March-May): Beautiful, 12-20 degrees, the end of the Serie A season.
Day trip: Lake Como
One of the things that will make the trip to Milan unforgettable: a day trip to Lake Como (Lago di Como). Distance from Milan: 50 km, about 45 minutes by train from Milano Centrale station (9 euros). Lake Como is one of the most beautiful in the world — small towns, villas, water parks. If you have 3 days in Milan — a day in Como is a must.
Frequently asked questions — Milan football guide
- Is it really the same stadium for both clubs?
- Yes, exactly. Stadio Giuseppe Meazza (San Siro) is home to both. When Milan plays — there's a Rossoneri feel. When Inter plays — I Nerazzurri. The stadium itself, the access, the capacity — all identical. Only each club's Curva is different.
- How do you know who's playing when?
- The Serie A season schedule is published before the season starts on legaseriea.it. Check who's "home" by the match name — Milan vs X (Milan at home), Inter vs X (Inter at home). Both clubs never play at home in the same week.
- Are there plans for a new stadium?
- Yes. Both clubs have approved a joint plan to build a new stadium in the San Siro area. Construction is expected to begin after 2025 and finish in the early 2030s. San Siro will continue to operate until construction is complete.
- What's there to do in Milan besides football?
- Duomo di Milano (a stunning cathedral), Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II (the famous gallery), Pinacoteca di Brera (an art gallery), Navigli (canals). Shopping on Via Montenapoleone for fashion lovers.
- Is a day trip to Lake Como worth it?
- Absolutely. Train from Milano Centrale, 45-50 minutes, 9 euros. Get off at Como San Giovanni, then a ferry to pretty villages like Bellagio, Varenna, and Menaggio. A full day is enough for a deep experience.
See also: Sports news | AC Milan tickets | Inter Milan tickets
Written by Yehuda Mizrahi·Last updated: September 2026
