Flying from London to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP): what you need to know
You can take your pick of a range of airports when planning a flight from London to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP). Check out your options for leaving London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also service London.
Around 2 hours 2 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from London to Milano Malpensa Airport.
The timezone in Milan is UTC+1, which is 1 hour ahead of London. Milano Malpensa Airport is located in Milan.
The busiest route is from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), with 84 direct weekly services. If you want to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from LHR to MXP is the 05:55 Ryanair service. If you prefer travelling later, the last departure is at 22:00 with Ryanair.
Give yourself plenty of time to get on your flight from London to MXP. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Head to the airport even earlier during popular months like July. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and up to four hours for international journeys. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to relax or find something to eat.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
You can book a direct flight from London to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
When jetting out of LHR, you can take a direct flight from London to Milano Malpensa Airport with British Airways.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially save money on your flight from London to MXP. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Break up the journey at one of these popular airports:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
LHR is approximately 31 kilometres from the centre of London. To help work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This essential travel app will give you the best route and your public transport options.
Need a convenient hotel close to London Heathrow Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from London to Milano Malpensa Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Looking to fly out of London Gatwick Airport (LGW)? You can book a direct flight from London to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) from this popular hub.
A range of airlines have direct flights from London to MXP departing from LGW. Book your favourite window (or aisle) seat with one of these carriers and you'll be there before you realise it:
Visit friends or family or just take a moment to refresh yourself with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from London to Milano Malpensa Airport, browse these options when departing from London Gatwick Airport:
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
LGW is around 80 kilometres from central London. It takes 1 hour and 19 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour and 26 minutes.
You're going on holiday, so why not spend another night away? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport the day before your flight from London to MXP:
About Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Reserve a hotel near MXP if you have a late flight from London to Milano Malpensa Airport. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to central Milan
From Milano Malpensa Airport, Milan is approximately 48 kilometres away. It takes around 45 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you around 53 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
15 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Milano Malpensa Airport. Return flights start from 31 €. Fares are subject to availability and may change at any time.
We recommend booking 5 months before your planned departure. Flight price data suggests you're more likely to find cheap tickets from London to MXP then.
Schedule your trip for February. That's the cheapest month for tickets from London to Milano Malpensa Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
Sign into your online account or use the app to create a Price Alert. You'll be notified right away if the price has dropped. It's easy to do, and it'll save you from looking for a cheap ticket from London to MXP every day.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from London to Milano Malpensa Airport.
The best time to fly from London to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
February is the quietest time to fly to Milan. Alternatively, follow the crowds and take your trip in July. This is the most popular month for flights from London to Milano Malpensa Airport, but the best time to go is your call.
Lock in your flight from London to MXP for July if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Milan to range from 16ºC to 35ºC.
Travel in January if you want cooler conditions. Temperatures average between -1ºC and 9ºC. However, this destination promises a good time whenever you book your cheap flights from London to Milano Malpensa Airport.
More about Milan
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Milan right here. Browse these options after you've booked your flight from London to Milano Malpensa Airport:
Grande Museo del Duomo di Milano and Milan Cathedral are a couple of major attractions to add to your Milan must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II.
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