Travelling from Milan to Dortmund Airport (DTM): What you need to know
You can choose from multiple airports when planning your flight from Milan to Dortmund Airport (DTM). Check out your options for taking off from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) and Milano Linate Airport (LIN).
Dortmund's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Milan. Dortmund Airport is located in Dortmund.
Leave enough time to get on your flight from Milan to DTM. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Peak season means busier airports, so show up even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to keep to your schedule.
Airports in Milan
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
We make it a piece of cake to book cheap flights from Milan to DTM with a stopover. To explore all the options leaving from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between MXP and DTM include:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG)
Split Airport (SPU)
Located around 48 kilometres from the centre of Milan, MXP can be reached in about 45 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 55 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your travels? Stay near Milano Malpensa Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Milan to Dortmund Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
68.23% of flights departing from Milano Malpensa Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
Turn your flight into part of the adventure with a stopover on your flight from Milan to Dortmund Airport. Check out these connections between Orio al Serio International Airport and DTM:
Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI)
Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
Katowice International Airport (KTW)
On public transport, you can travel from central Milan to BGY in about 2 hours 20 minutes. The airport is roughly 64 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 1 hour.
Get a head start on your holiday with an additional night away from home. Before your Milan to DTM flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Orio al Serio International Airport:
When it comes to keeping flights punctual, Orio al Serio International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 67.49%.
Milano Linate Airport (LIN)
You can book a flight ticket from Milan to Dortmund Airport (DTM) with one or more stops out of Milano Linate Airport (LIN). Here are some of the most common stopovers between LIN and DTM:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI)
Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
LIN is around 11 kilometres from central Milan. Driving from the city centre to the terminal takes about 30 minutes. If you're thinking about using public transport, expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Stay in bed a little longer and still make your Milan to Dortmund Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These hotels near Milano Linate Airport make getting to the terminal a breeze if you're setting off early:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights arrive at their destinations without delays. At LIN, that rate is 79.56%.
About Dortmund Airport (DTM)
Have a late flight from Milan to Dortmund Airport? Don't let your travel day stretch into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near DTM and turn in quicker:
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Booking your vehicle around one week ahead of your Milan to Dortmund Airport flight can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to central Dortmund
Dortmund Airport to central Dortmund is roughly 10 kilometres. If you're getting a cab or renting a car, plan ahead to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times may vary based on traffic and the time of day.
Travelling on public transport takes around 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Milan to Dortmund Airport (DTM)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Milan to Dortmund Airport is Rs10,868. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs23,382. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Milan to DTM. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your Milan to Dortmund Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Milan to Dortmund Airport (DTM)
July is the busiest month for flights from Milan to Dortmund Airport (DTM). Visit Dortmund in February if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
The warmest month in Dortmund is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 27ºC. Lock in your Milan to DTM flight ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
January sees temperatures of between -4ºC and 7ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Milan to Dortmund Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Dortmund
After booking your flight from Milan to Dortmund Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Dortmund:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Dortmund Christmas Market, Museum of Natural History and Deutsches Fußballmuseum are leading attractions which should feature on every Dortmund itinerary.
Explore more of Germany
Hamburg is just one of the many places in Germany waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Dortmund. Around 274 kilometres away to the north-east, check out popular attractions including Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.
If you're eager to discover another corner of Germany, head for Bremen, about 193 kilometres north-east of Dortmund. Schnoorviertel, Старый квартал Schnoor and Musical Theatre Bremen are among its highlights.
