Flying from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Brussels: what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Milano Malpensa Airport to Brussels is 1 hour 30 minutes.
Milan (the location of Milano Malpensa Airport) and Brussels are in the same timezone — UTC+1.
The busiest route is from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Brussels Airport (BRU). You can choose from 12 weekly services between these two airports. If you want to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from MXP to BRU is the 08:35 Brussels Airlines service. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the last departure is at 21:55 with Brussels Airlines.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your MXP to Brussels flight.
Longer lines at security and check-in are likely if you're heading away during high season, so give yourself some extra breathing room. A good general rule for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Direct Milano Malpensa Airport to Brussels tickets are available for booking. Brussels Airport (BRU) is where you'll disembark.
Book your ticket with Brussels Airlines. This airline operates direct flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Brussels.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight ticket from MXP to Brussels. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search. Break up your journey by stopping at one of these popular airports:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
The journey from central Milan to MXP takes about 55 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 40 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Looking for a hotel near MXP? If you're catching an early flight from Milano Malpensa Airport to Brussels, these stays set you up for a seamless send-off:
68.23% of flights that take off from Milano Malpensa Airport land at their destination on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Brussels
The best price we've seen for a one-way Milano Malpensa Airport to Brussels flight is Rs13,435. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs28,683. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Lock in cheap flights from MXP to Brussels by booking one month ahead. Based on our research, that's the best time for finding the biggest deals.
May is the best month for nabbing an awesome deal on Milano Malpensa Airport to Brussels tickets. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
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Airports in Brussels
Brussels Airport (BRU)
The distance from Brussels Airport (BRU) to central Brussels is roughly 14 kilometres. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It'll take around 40 minutes when travelling by public transport.
If you have a late flight from Milano Malpensa Airport to Brussels, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near BRU:
Grab a Brussels Airport rental car and explore Brussels and beyond with your own wheels. Keddy By Europcar, Alamo and Europcar are well-known companies to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Brussels Airport about three weeks before your flight from MXP to Brussels.
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL) is about 56 kilometres from the centre of Brussels. Once you've disembarked your flight from Milano Malpensa Airport to Brussels, it'll take you around 55 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
If you're catching public transport, it'll take around 1 hour 35 minutes.
There are some comfortable places to rest your head close to CRL. Tuck yourself in and get cosy after your MXP to Brussels flight at one of these perfectly located options:
Keddy By Europcar, Thrifty and Budget make collecting a Brussels S. Charleroi Airport rental car quick and easy. These suppliers are located in or around the terminal and will have you on your way in a heartbeat.
Avoid last-minute price surges. Reserving your ride two weeks ahead of your arrival at CRL will help you save.
Best time to go to Brussels
Carefully consider your dates before locking in your flight from Milano Malpensa Airport to Brussels. The city comes alive in high season, but prices are often higher and major attractions can get crowded. Go to Brussels in the low season if you want a quieter vibe.
Lock in a Milano Malpensa Airport to Brussels flight ticket with a departure in August to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 12ºC to 27ºC.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MXP to Brussels in January when temperatures average between -2ºC and 8ºC.
More about Brussels
Start your Brussels trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Milano Malpensa Airport to Brussels, check out our range of hotels including:
Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. Atomium, Grand Place and Manneken Pis are must-visits when exploring Brussels.
Explore more of Belgium
Ostend is just one of the many places in Belgium waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Brussels. Around 113 kilometres away to the west, its top attractions include Fort Napoleon, The Crystal Ship and Leopoldpark.
Verviers is another sought-after destination in Belgium and is around 113 kilometres east of Brussels. No trip is complete without dropping by Quai Pierre Rapsat, Parc de Séroule and Parc de la Tourelle.