Travelling from Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Milan: what you need to know
Approximately 1 hour 35 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Dusseldorf International Airport to Milan.
Milan's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Dusseldorf (the location of Dusseldorf International Airport).
With 85 flights a week between the two airports, Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) is the most popular route. ITA Airways operates the earliest flight at 11:00. If you'd like to make the most of your day before you fly, the latest flight from DUS to MXP is with ITA Airways at 19:40.
Leave plenty of time to get on your flight from DUS to Milan. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as June, it's wise to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
Book a direct flight from Dusseldorf International Airport to Milan and skip the layovers. DUS offers nonstop options to these Milan airports:
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
Milano Linate Airport (LIN)
Eurowings is a well-known airline that operates direct flights from Dusseldorf International Airport to Milan.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from DUS to Milan. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing the departures. Take a break from travelling at one of these airports:
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
If you have a passport from Germany and want to travel to Italy for tourism purposes, you won't need a visa. However, entry and visa requirements may differ based on the reason for your trip and can be subject to change. For the latest information, contact your destination's nearest embassy or consulate before reserving a cheap ticket from Dusseldorf International Airport to Milan.
Travelling from central Dusseldorf to DUS takes around 38 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 10 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
In search of a handy hotel near DUS? If you're boarding an early flight from Dusseldorf International Airport to Milan, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
How to find the cheapest flights from Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Milan
42 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Dusseldorf International Airport to Milan. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 64 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Get cheap tickets from DUS to Milan by booking at least 10 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
June is the cheapest month for tickets from Dusseldorf International Airport to Milan. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
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Airports in Milan
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to central Milan is about 45 minutes by car. It's approximately 48 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes about 53 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Dusseldorf International Airport to Milan, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near MXP:
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
Once your flight from Dusseldorf International Airport to Milan has hit the tarmac, you can make your way to the city centre in around 58 minutes by car. Central Milan is approximately 64 kilometres from Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY).
If you're catching public transport, it'll take around 2 hours and 18 minutes.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel close to BGY. Here are a few options where you can kick back after your flight from DUS to Milan:
Best time to go to Milan
July is the busiest month for flights from Dusseldorf International Airport to Milan. To skip the crowds, head to Milan in February when it's quieter.
Lock in your flight from Dusseldorf International Airport to Milan for July to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 16ºC to 35ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -1ºC and 9ºC. Look for cheap flights from DUS to Milan sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
More about Milan
Once you've booked your flight from Dusseldorf International Airport to Milan, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Milan:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Grande Museo del Duomo di Milano, Milan Cathedral and Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II are highlights which should be on any good Milan itinerary.
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