Travelling from London to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP): What you need to know
You can choose from multiple airports when organising your flight from London to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP). Check out your options for taking off from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and London Stansted Airport (STN).
The average time for a direct London to Milan Malpensa Airport flight is 2 hours 5 minutes.
Milan is one hour ahead of London. Milan Malpensa Airport is located in Milan, which is in the UTC+1 timezone.
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) is the most popular route. There are 18 direct flights a week to choose from. If you have plans before you fly, take the last flight with British Airways at 8:45pm. Opt for the first LHR to MXP departure with British Airways at 7:20am if you'd rather not wait around.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from London to MXP. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to skip the mad dash to your gate.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Fly without interruptions from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Direct flights from London to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) can be booked from here.
British Airways is a well-known airline that offers direct flights from London to Milan Malpensa Airport taking off from LHR.
British Airways is the most frequently chosen airline for flights from LHR to MXP.
British Airways sets the standard for punctuality. An impressive 82.19% of its services on this route complete the journey on schedule.
LHR is around 24 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 25 minutes.
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When it comes to London Heathrow Airport's on-time performance, data shows 78% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Consider flying out of London Gatwick Airport (LGW). You can book a direct London to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) plane ticket with departures from this hub.
EasyJet has direct flights from London to MXP leaving from LGW. Book your favourite window seat and get to your destination in a single stretch.
EasyJet is the top choice for travellers flying from LGW to MXP.
Need a carrier known for punctuality? Go with easyJet. 86.36% of its flights between London Gatwick Airport and Milan Malpensa Airport touch down as planned.
LGW is about 48 kilometres from central London. It'll take 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
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The majority of flights that depart London Gatwick Airport reach their destination right on cue. It maintains a strong on-time performance rate of 82%.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
Enjoy a hassle-free trip from start to finish from London Stansted Airport (STN). Direct flights from London to Milan Malpensa Airport can be booked from here.
Ryanair is one trusted airline that offers direct London to MXP plane tickets from STN.
Ryanair ranks first in bookings for flights from STN to MXP.
Ryanair ranks as the top on-time carrier on this route, with 84.36% of its services reaching their destination on schedule.
From central London, STN is around 56 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour 5 minutes to arrive by car and 45 minutes or so if you use public transport.
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STN has a very good on-time arrivals performance of 80%, so you can count on your flight to stay on schedule and reach your destination as planned.
About Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
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Getting from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to central Milan
Central Milan is around 48 kilometres from Milan Malpensa Airport and takes about 50 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for heading into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
It typically takes 50 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Milan Malpensa Airport is Rs4,820. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs9,640. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares could change.
Book one month before flying. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from London to MXP.
June is when you're most likely to find a fantastic deal on a London to Milan Malpensa Airport ticket. 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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The best time to fly from London to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
December is the quietest month for flights from London to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), while July is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Milan based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Milan is July, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC and 35ºC. Book your London to MXP plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
January has temperatures of between -1ºC and 9ºC. Search for cheap tickets from London to Milan Malpensa Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Milan
After booking your flight from London to Milan Malpensa Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Milan:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be hard to work out where to start. Leonardo's Last Supper Museum, Milan Cathedral and Teatro alla Scala are popular attractions which should feature on any good Milan itinerary.
Explore more of Italy
Turin is just one of the many places in Italy waiting to be discovered once you've seen Milan. Around 105 kilometres away to the southwest, its best attractions include Museo Nazionale del Cinema, Juventus Museum and Duomo di Torino e Cappella della Sacra Sindone.
Genoa is another sought-after destination in Italy and is around 137 kilometres south of Milan. No journey is complete without a visit to Doge's Palace, Aquarium of Genoa and Acquario Genova.
