Flying from Brussels to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP): What you need to know
Brussels Airport (BRU) is Brussels's main airport. Check out your options for booking a flight from Brussels to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) departing from here.
1 hour 30 minutes is the average travel time for a direct Brussels to Milan Malpensa Airport flight.
Milan (where Milan Malpensa Airport is located) and Brussels share the UTC+1 timezone. Same timezone means no confusion when scheduling your trip.
The most popular route is from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), with 12 direct services every week. If you'd rather get moving right away, the earliest flight from BRU to MXP is the 6:20am Brussels Airlines service. If you need some extra time before takeoff, the final departure is at 7:45pm with Brussels Airlines.
To ensure you catch your flight from Brussels to MXP, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Popular months like September or other busy periods mean longer waiting times and potential delays. Stay ahead of the crowds by getting to the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Brussels
Brussels Airport (BRU)
Brussels Airport (BRU) will have you travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Brussels to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) leave from this terminal.
Brussels Airlines is a well-known airline that operates direct flights from Brussels to Milan Malpensa Airport jetting out of BRU.
The majority of travellers prefer to book seats with Brussels Airlines from BRU to MXP.
Brussels Airlines ranks as the top on-time carrier on this route, with 88.07% of its services landing on schedule.
The journey from central Brussels to BRU takes about 20 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a taxi, you'll cover the 13 kms (8 miles) in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
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When it comes to the on-time performance of Brussels Airport, data shows 75% of flights complete their journey on time.
Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)
Split up your flight from Brussels to Milan Malpensa Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or perhaps go somewhere you've never been before. Some popular stopovers between Brussels South Charleroi Airport and MXP are:
Manchester Airport (MAN)
Bordeaux Merignac Airport (BOD)
Menorca Airport (MAH)
With public transport, you can travel from central Brussels to CRL in around 1 hour 15 minutes. The airport is roughly 56 kms (35 miles) away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 55 minutes.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Brussels South Charleroi Airport the day before your Brussels to MXP flight:
Brussels South Charleroi Airport has an on-time performance rate of 78%. This figure shows how often flights departing from this airport land on schedule.
About Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
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Getting from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to central Milan
Milan Malpensa Airport is around 48 kms (30 miles) from the centre of Milan. It takes around 50 minutes or so to drive to the city.
It typically takes 50 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Brussels to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
£29 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Brussels to Milan Malpensa Airport. Return flights start at £60. These prices can change based on availability.
To pick up cheap flights from Brussels to MXP, book in advance. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first released.
Affordable Brussels to Milan Malpensa Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across the month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Brussels to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
July is when most people book flights from Brussels to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP). Visit Milan in December for a more low-key escape.
The warmest month in Milan is July, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC and 35ºC. Lock in your Brussels to MXP plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Brussels to Milan Malpensa Airport in January when temperatures are between -1ºC and 9ºC.
More about Milan
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Your trip to Milan wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Leading attractions that should be on your list include Leonardo's Last Supper Museum, Milan Cathedral and Teatro alla Scala.
Explore more of Italy
Turin is just one of the many places in Italy waiting to be discovered once you've seen Milan. Around 105 kms (65 miles) away to the southwest, its best attractions include Museo Nazionale del Cinema, Juventus Museum and Duomo di Torino e Cappella della Sacra Sindone.
Genoa is another well-known destination in Italy and is around 137 kms (85 miles) south of Milan. No trip is complete without a visit to Doge's Palace, Aquarium of Genoa and Acquario Genova.