Travelling from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP): what you need to know
Milan's timezone is UTC+1, making Milan six hours ahead of Minneapolis.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your MSP to MXP flight.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between MSP and MXP:
Keflavik International Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
O'Hare International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport flight is 256 €. A round-trip plane ticket is currently 615 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
It's a good idea to book in advance if you want to find cheap tickets from MSP to MXP. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in each month when looking for your flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from MSP to MXP by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport.
Handy information about Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
MSP is located at 6040 28th Avenue South.
When it comes to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 77.37% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central Minneapolis to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport is around 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
You can expect a trip time of around 25 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel near MSP? If you've booked an early flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Book a hotel near MXP if you're catching a late Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Go where the road takes you with a Milano Malpensa Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Surprice, RentSmart24 or Noleggiare and discover more of Milan and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Milano Malpensa Airport around one week in advance of your trip.
Getting from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to central Milan
Milano Malpensa Airport is roughly 48 kilometres from central Milan. The drive time takes around 45 minutes.
Getting there on public transport will take you roughly 55 minutes.
When to fly to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
The quietest month for a flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport is January, while July is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Milan based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Book your flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport for July if you'd like to explore Milan during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MSP to MXP around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Italy
Milan has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Italy waiting to be explored. Around 483 kilometres south-east of Milan, a trip to Rome will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like Colosseum, World’s smallest country Vatican City tour - City of Rome Capital, Italy (Self-Guided free walking tour) by FreeGuides.com and Trevi Fountain.
Around 129 kilometres west of Milan, Turin is another essential stop in Italy. No visit is complete without checking out Galleria Sabauda (Palazzo Reale), Egyptian Museum and Royal Palace of Turin.