How to find cheap flights to Milan
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way flight to Milan is £12. A round-trip plane ticket starts at £26.
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Around one month ahead is a good time to book your ticket. This is a general recommendation for finding the best deals.
Select the 'Add nearby airports' option and expand your search for cheap flights to Milan. This will display every airport around your departure and arrival points.
Indirect routes are generally cheaper, so search for flights that have a stop or two. After your results appear, select the 'Stops' filter to browse your options.
Best time to go to Milan
Make use of the 'Whole month' tool if your travel dates are flexible. Browse fares for the entire month and find a flight that suits your schedule and budget.
To experience the city at its busiest, lock in your flights for July. Travelling during peak seasons generally means there's more to see and do compared to other times of the year.
Visit in February if you'd rather avoid the crowds. This is the quietest month and also when plane tickets to Milan tend to be less expensive.
Check the weather conditions before you travel. July is the warmest time of year in Milan, with averages between 16ºC and 35ºC.
Temperatures are lowest in January, when they range from -1ºC to 9ºC.
Hoping for a clearer forecast? January is the driest month in Milan, averaging four days of rain.
July has the wettest weather. You can expect around 11 days of rainfall.
Travelling to Milan: what you need to know
Explore the options for jetting into Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) or Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) when planning your Milan flight. Milano Linate Airport (LIN) is another choice that could work well for your trip.
Most travellers arrive through Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), the busiest airport serving the city.
Offering direct flights to Milan, these major airlines make getting to your destination easy:
You'll be in the UTC+1 timezone when you arrive in Milan.
After booking your ticket, choose a stay that fits seamlessly into your travel plans. Here's a lineup of top hotels to put on your short list:
Getting to central Milan from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Central Milan is about 48 kms (30 miles) from MXP, the city's main airport.
You'll get to the centre in around 45 minutes if you're ride-sharing or catching a cab after your flight to Milan.
The ride on public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
Take your pick of comfy hotels close to Milano Malpensa Airport. Check in and put your feet up at one of these after your flight to Milan:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a car hire at MXP. Line up your ride with Surprice, RentSmart24 or Noleggiare and tour parts of Milan that you won't find in every travel brochure.
Milan highlights
These top sights should be on your itinerary after stepping off your flight to Milan:
The Last Supper Museum: An ideal spot to begin your sightseeing, this landmark is located around 2 kms (1 mile) west of the city centre in Municipio 1.
Olly Market: Make your way to this shopping area when you feel like splashing some cash while exploring Milan. It's roughly 5 kms (3 miles) north of the centre in Dergano.
Milan Cathedral: This will also make the highlight reel of your holiday. A top landmark, it's around 0.32 kms (0.20 miles) east of the heart of Milan in Municipio 1.
Explore more of Italy
Feel like exploring more? Turin will add something special to your trip to Italy. It's about 129 kms (80 miles) west of Milan and features EATALY, Museo Nazionale del Cinema and Juventus Museum. The most convenient airport for this city is Turin Airport (TRN).
Genoa could easily become your new favourite place in Italy. You'll find it around 121 kms (75 miles) south of Milan. Palazzo Ducale, Aquarium of Genoa and Ville de Gênes are visitor favourites. The main point of arrival is Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA).
About 193 kms (120 miles) southeast of Milan, Bologna is worth working into your travels. Good reasons to visit include Piazza Maggiore, Delicious Bologna - Bologna Food Tour and Quadrilatero. Flying into Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) is the most convenient way to arrive here.
Complete your trip with a Milan car hire
Want to rent a car in the city? Choose from a selection of car rentals in Milan and follow the road to new adventures. With one easy search, compare rates and book the best deal after locking in your hotel and cheap flight to Milan.