Travelling from Paris to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP): What you need to know
You can choose from a variety of airports when organising your flight from Paris to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP). Check out your options for heading out from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), Paris Orly Airport (ORY) and Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA).
Expect to be in the air for 1 hour 30 minutes. On average, that's the duration of a direct Paris to Milano Malpensa Airport flight.
Milan's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Paris. Milano Malpensa Airport is located in Milan.
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) is the most popular route. There are 57 direct flights a week to pick from. If you prefer to head out later, take the last flight with easyJet at 11pm. Go for the first CDG to MXP departure operated by easyJet at 6:05am if you're aiming for an earlier start.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Paris 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.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so aim to get there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stay on schedule.
Airports in Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Go straight to your destination from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). Nonstop flights from Paris to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) are available from here.
You'll find a direct flight from Paris to Milano Malpensa Airport with Air France. This top airline offers services from CDG.
The preferred choice for passengers flying between CDG and MXP is Air France.
Air France is the most punctual carrier operating on this route, with 66.91% of its services reaching their destination on time.
Located around 27 kilometres from the centre of Paris, CDG can be reached in about 45 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
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61.46% of flights taking off from Charles de Gaulle Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
CDG's address is 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
You can book a direct Paris to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) flight ticket out of Paris Orly Airport (ORY). See if flying from ORY works better for your plans.
You can pick from a range of airlines that have direct flights from Paris to MXP departing from ORY. Book a ticket with any of these carriers and take a direct route to your destination:
Vueling attracts the most bookings on the ORY to MXP route.
Among the carriers operating flights between Paris Orly Airport and Milano Malpensa Airport, Vueling has the best record for on-time arrivals.
You can arrive at ORY from central Paris in about 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride on public transport takes roughly 55 minutes to travel the 19 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your Paris to MXP flight? Unwind in a hotel near Paris Orly Airport before your adventure officially starts. These stays are expecting you:
Paris Orly Airport has an on-time performance of 75.56%. This figure sheds light on how often flights departing from this airport make it to their destination on schedule.
You'll find ORY at 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
Skip straight to the good part and board a direct flight from Paris to Milano Malpensa Airport leaving from Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA).
Wizz Air Malta is one popular carrier that offers direct Paris to MXP flight tickets from BVA.
Wizz Air Malta is the airline with the highest passenger demand for flights from BVA to MXP.
Ryanair is the most punctual carrier on this route, with 78.79% of its services landing on schedule.
BVA is roughly 88 kilometres from central Paris. The drive from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour 30 minutes. If you're planning to use public transport, you can expect a journey of around 2 hours 20 minutes.
Sleep a little longer and still make your Paris to Milano Malpensa Airport flight without having to rush. These accommodation options near Beauvais-Tille Airport make getting to the terminal a breeze if you're setting off early:
Flights that leave from BVA land at their destination on schedule 66.39% of the time.
You'll find Beauvais-Tille Airport at Tille 60000, Beauvais.
About Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
If you have a late flight from Paris to Milano Malpensa Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these options near MXP:
Travel at your own pace with a Milano Malpensa Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Surprice, RentSmart24 or Noleggiare and see more of Milan and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around one week in advance of your Paris to Milano Malpensa Airport flight.
Getting from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to central Milan
Milano Malpensa Airport to the centre of Milan is around 40 kilometres. If you're getting a cab or renting a car, do a little research to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times can vary depending on traffic conditions and the time of day.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 55 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Right now, Rs4,542 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Paris to Milano Malpensa Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs9,309. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Paris to MXP, book early. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Paris to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
February is the quietest month for flights from Paris to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), while July is the busiest. Work out the ideal time to visit Milan based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Lock in a Paris to MXP flight ticket departing in July if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Milan to range from 16ºC to 35ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Paris to Milano Malpensa Airport in January when temperatures are between -1ºC and 9ºC.
More about Milan
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Milan right here. Check out these hotels once you've booked your flight from Paris to Milano Malpensa Airport:
There are plenty of fantastic things to do in Milan when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Kick things off at The Last Supper Museum followed by Milan Cathedral and Teatro alla Scala.
Explore more of Italy
Turin is just one of the many cities in Italy waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Milan. Around 105 kilometres away to the south-west, top sights here include Museo Nazionale del Cinema, Juventus Museum and Duomo di Torino e Cappella della Sacra Sindone.
If you're ready to explore another corner of Italy, head for Genoa, about 137 kilometres south of Milan. Palazzo Ducale, Aquarium of Genoa and Ville de Gênes are among the biggest draws.
