Travelling from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Zurich Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport is 1 hour.
Milan's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Zurich.
Flights from ZRH to MXP start from 07:10 — the earliest with SWISS. The last departure is at 22:40 with SWISS. Overall, there are 46 weekly Zurich Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport flights.
Leave enough time to make your ZRH to MXP flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time like July? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Jetting into Milan (and then discovering more of Italy!) is a cinch with Ethiopian Airlines. This popular airline has direct flights from Zurich Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Ethiopian Airlines.
Ethiopian Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating ZRH to MXP flights. An exceptional 90.0% of its departures on this route arrive as scheduled.
How to find the cheapest flights from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Right now, Rs21,128 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Zurich Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs45,863. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book eight months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from ZRH to MXP.
Organise your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for flights from Zurich Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
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Handy information about Zurich Airport (ZRH)
69.02% of flights that leave from Zurich Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Zurich Airport is about 13 kilometres from central Zurich. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of about 1 hour 35 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel close to ZRH? If you're catching an early flight from Zurich Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Zurich Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near MXP instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Milano Malpensa Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Surprice, RentSmart24 or Noleggiare and venture far and wide through Milan and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Milano Malpensa Airport about one week in advance of your trip.
Getting from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to central Milan
Milano Malpensa Airport is approximately 48 kilometres from central Milan. The drive time takes around 45 minutes.
It'll take around 55 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Zurich Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Milan. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Milan is July, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC and 35ºC. Book your flights from Zurich Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ZRH to MXP in January. Average temperatures are between -1ºC and 9ºC then.
Explore more of Italy
Rome is just one of the many places in Italy waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Milan. Around 483 kilometres away to the south-east, its best attractions include Colosseum, World’s smallest country Vatican City tour - City of Rome Capital, Italy (Self-Guided free walking tour) by FreeGuides.com and Trevi Fountain.
Turin is another standout destination in Italy and is around 129 kilometres west of Milan. No journey is complete without experiencing Galleria Sabauda (Palazzo Reale), Egyptian Museum and Royal Palace of Turin.
