Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport is 2 hours 5 minutes.
Milan's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Milan one hour ahead of London.
Choose from 18 weekly London Heathrow Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport flights. The 07:20 departure with British Airways is the earliest flight available. British Airways operates the last service of the day at 20:45.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Show up at the airport on time to board your LHR to MXP flight.
Flying during a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
British Airways has direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Milan — and maybe even more of Italy if time allows.
Most travellers choose to fly with British Airways on this route.
British Airways is the most punctual carrier that operates LHR to MXP flights. A reliable 82.19% of its departures on this route land as scheduled.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some great stopovers between LHR and MXP include:
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Zurich Airport
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
78% of flights that leave from London Heathrow Airport make it to their destination on time.
Central London to London Heathrow Airport is around 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 45 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a journey time of about 25 minutes when using public transport.
Have an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to LHR:
Arriving at Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a London Heathrow Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near MXP instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Milan Malpensa Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Surprice, RentSmart24 or Noleggiare and explore beyond Milan's usual tourist stops.
Reserving your vehicle from Milan Malpensa Airport around one week ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to central Milan
From Milan Malpensa Airport, Milan is approximately 48 kilometres away. It takes around 50 minutes to drive to the centre.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 50 minutes.
When to fly to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
July is the most popular month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Milan in March.
Book your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport for July if you want to visit Milan during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 16ºC and 35ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -1ºC and 9ºC. Look for cheap tickets from LHR to MXP sometime then 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 just waiting to be discovered. About 483 kilometres south-east of Milan, a trip to Rome will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Vatican Museums, St. Peter's Basilica and Saint Peter's Square.
Turin is another well-known destination in Italy and is around 129 kilometres west of Milan. No trip is complete without experiencing Museo Nazionale del Cinema, Juventus Museum and Duomo di Torino e Cappella della Sacra Sindone.