Flying from Dubai to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP): What you need to know
Get your trip planning started by working out where you'll board your flight from Dubai to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP). Dubai Airport (DXB) and Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) are Dubai's main airports.
Take a direct Dubai to Milano Malpensa Airport flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 6 hours 50 minutes.
The timezone in Milan is UTC+1, which is three hours behind Dubai. Milano Malpensa Airport is located in Milan.
The most popular route is from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), with 14 direct services every week. If you'd rather get moving right away, the earliest flight from DXB to MXP is the 9:05am Emirates service. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the last departure is at 3:40pm with Emirates.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Dubai to MXP. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Longer lines at security and check-in are more likely if you're flying during high season, so give yourself some extra wiggle room. The recommendation for peak times? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Dubai
Dubai Airport (DXB)
You can jump on a direct flight from Dubai to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) out of Dubai Airport (DXB).
When departing from DXB, you can catch a direct flight from Dubai to Milano Malpensa Airport with Emirates.
Emirates is the most frequently booked airline offering flights from DXB to MXP.
Emirates is the most punctual carrier on this route, with 77.87% of its services arriving as planned.
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Dubai to MXP. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Dubai Airport (DXB). Slip in a stop (and skip the high fares) by flying through one of these popular airports:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Bahrain International Airport (BAH)
Larnaca International Airport (LCA)
The journey from central Dubai to DXB takes about 50 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want an easy start to your trip? Stay near Dubai Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Dubai to Milano Malpensa Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Dubai Airport, data shows 74.31% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
You can book a direct Dubai to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) flight ticket out of Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC). Work out whether departing from DWC makes the most sense for you.
BeOnd offers direct flights from Dubai to MXP leaving from DWC. Book your favourite window (or aisle) seat and get to your destination in a single hop.
On the DWC to MXP route, BeOnd is the preferred choice of many.
Squeeze in an extra adventure with a stopover on your flight from Dubai to Milano Malpensa Airport. Here's where you can connect between Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport and MXP:
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
Stuttgart Airport (STR)
Luxembourg Airport (LUX)
With public transport, you can travel from central Dubai to DWC in around 2 hours 5 minutes. The airport is roughly 56 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 45 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your Dubai to MXP flight? Kick back in a hotel near Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport before your break officially begins. These stays are expecting you:
56.64% of flights departing Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport make it to their destination as expected.
About Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
If you have a late flight from Dubai to Milano Malpensa Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near MXP:
Grab a Milano Malpensa Airport rental car and discover Milan and beyond with your own set of wheels. Surprice, RentSmart24 and Noleggiare are top providers to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride around one week ahead of your Dubai to Milano Malpensa Airport flight.
Getting from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to central Milan
The centre of Milan is roughly 40 kilometres from Milano Malpensa Airport. Journey times by cab or car hire will vary based on time of day, so do a little research ahead of time.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 55 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Rs31,790 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Dubai to Milano Malpensa Airport. Return flights start from Rs77,824. These prices can change depending on availability.
Book one month before your departure date. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Dubai to MXP.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the best month for scoring the biggest deals on Dubai to Milano Malpensa Airport tickets. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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The best time to fly from Dubai to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Dubai to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP). July is the most popular month to visit Milan. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, go in February.
The warmest month in Milan is July, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC and 35ºC. Lock in your Dubai to MXP flight ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
January sees temperatures of between -1ºC and 9ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Dubai to Milano Malpensa Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Milan
Start your Milan trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Dubai to Milano Malpensa Airport, explore our range of hotels including:
The Last Supper Museum and Milan Cathedral are just two of the top attractions to add to your Milan to-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Teatro alla Scala.
Explore more of Italy
Milan has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Italy you'll want to see. About 105 kilometres south-west of Milan, a visit to Turin will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Museo Nazionale del Cinema, Juventus Museum and Duomo di Torino e Cappella della Sacra Sindone.
Genoa is another favourite destination in Italy and is around 137 kilometres south of Milan. No trip is complete without experiencing Palazzo Ducale, Aquarium of Genoa and Ville de Gênes.
