Travelling from Warsaw to Milan: what you need to know
Warsaw is home to two main airports where you can set off on your adventure. Explore your options for booking a flight from Warsaw to Milan leaving from Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) or Warsaw-Modlin Airport (WMI).
Milan has a variety of airports you can fly into. Hop off the plane at Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) or Milano Linate Airport (LIN).
The average duration of a direct Warsaw to Milan flight is 2 hours 10 minutes.
Warsaw and Milan follow the same timezone, UTC+1.
The most popular route for flights from Warsaw to Milan is Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) to {"defaultCase":"Milano Malpensa Airport","accusativeCase":"Milano Malpensa Airport","nominativeCase":"Milano Malpensa Airport","dativeCase":"Milano Malpensa Airport"} (MXP). Pick from 21 services between the two airports every week.
Leave plenty of time to get on your Warsaw to Milan flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
How to find the cheapest flights from Warsaw to Milan
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Warsaw to Milan is Rs6,637. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs12,775. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Book three months before flying. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap Warsaw to Milan flights.
Organise your trip for June. That's the best month for scoring an awesome deal on plane tickets from Warsaw to Milan. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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Flying from Warsaw
Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW)
Depart from Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) and fly right through to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) or Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY). If you're searching for a direct flight from Warsaw to Milan out of WAW, those are your arrival choices.
You'll have your pick of airlines that offer direct Warsaw to Milan plane tickets out of WAW. Get on board with any of these:
Located around 8 kilometres from central Warsaw, WAW can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Warsaw to Milan? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to Frederic Chopin Airport:
Of all flights departing from Frederic Chopin Airport, 77.68% land on schedule at their destination.
Warsaw-Modlin Airport (WMI)
Consider booking your direct flight from Warsaw to Milan out of Warsaw-Modlin Airport (WMI). Nonstop services from WMI will take you to Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY).
From WMI, you can lock in a direct Warsaw to Milan plane ticket with Ryanair.
You can get to WMI from central Warsaw in about 50 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride by public transport takes roughly 1 hour to cover the 32 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your flight from Warsaw to Milan? Relax in a hotel near Warsaw-Modlin Airport before your adventure officially begins. Stay at one of these accommodation options:
Arriving in Milan
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) is approximately 40 kilometres from central Milan. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive will take around 45 minutes.
Getting there on public transport will take you roughly 55 minutes.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Warsaw to Milan. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MXP instead:
Grab a Milano Malpensa Airport rental car and explore Milan and beyond with your own wheels. Surprice, RentSmart24 and Noleggiare are well-known companies to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Milano Malpensa Airport around one week in advance of your trip.
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) is around 48 kilometres from the centre of Milan. Once you've disembarked your flight from Warsaw to Milan, it takes approximately 1 hour to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
If you choose to travel on public transport, you'll get to the city centre in 2 hours 20 minutes or so.
You'll find some comfortable places to lay your head close to BGY. Kick back after your Warsaw to Milan flight at any of these well-located options:
The fastest way to get to where you're going is with an Orio al Serio International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Surprice, RentSmart24 or Galdieri Rent and be on your way in a flash.
Avoid paying extra. Reserving your ride two weeks before your arrival at BGY can land you a better rate.
Milano Linate Airport (LIN)
Set off for the city centre after your flight from Warsaw to Milan has arrived. Central Milan is around 8 kilometres from Milano Linate Airport (LIN) and takes roughly 30 minutes to reach by cab or ride-share.
The journey will take you roughly 45 minutes if you use public transport.
If you don't want to make the journey into the centre, head for a hotel near LIN. Make yourself comfy at one of these stays after your Warsaw to Milan flight:
Stay in control of the next part of your trip with a Milano Linate Airport rental car. RentSmart24, Drivalia and Noleggiare will get you on the road.
Around four weeks before your flight from Warsaw to Milan is a good time to book your ride from LIN. You're more likely to lock in a better rate or pick up some early bird promotions.
Best time to go to Milan
July is the busiest month for flights from Warsaw to Milan. To escape the crowds, go to Milan in January.
The warmest month in Milan is July, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC and 35ºC. Lock in your Warsaw to Milan ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has average temperatures of between -1ºC and 9ºC. Search for cheap flights from Warsaw to Milan around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Milan
Once you've booked your flight from Warsaw to Milan, decide where you'll be dropping your bags. Make one of these options your base for exploring Milan:
Grande Museo del Duomo di Milano and Milan Cathedral are a couple of top-rated attractions to add to your Milan to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out The Last Supper Museum.
Explore more of Italy
You've seen Milan, now it's time to discover other parts of Italy. Travel about 483 kilometres south-east to Rome to check off its popular sights. From Colosseum to Trevi Fountain and Roman Forum, your itinerary will be busy.
Turin is another essential stop in Italy and is around 129 kilometres west of Milan. No trip is complete without visiting Galleria Sabauda (Palazzo Reale), Egyptian Museum and Royal Palace of Turin.