Travelling from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP): what you need to know
Milan is four hours 30 minutes behind Colombo and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to catch your CMB to MXP flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month such as February? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Bandaranaike International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between CMB and MXP include:
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
Abu Dhabi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
At the moment, £228 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Bandaranaike International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is £424. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
To find cheap tickets from CMB to MXP, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price in every month when searching for a flight from Bandaranaike International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport.
Finding cheap flights from CMB to MXP is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport.
Handy information about Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Of the flights that depart from Bandaranaike International Airport, 75.71% land on time at their destination.
To get to Bandaranaike International Airport from central Colombo, it'll take about 40 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 20 miles from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Bandaranaike International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near CMB:
Arriving at Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
If you're getting in on a late Bandaranaike International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these accommodation options near MXP:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Milano Malpensa Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Surprice, RentSmart24 or Noleggiare to explore Milan and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Milano Malpensa Airport about one week before you set off.
Getting from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to central Milan
From Milano Malpensa Airport, Milan is approximately 30 miles away. It takes around 45 minutes to drive to the centre.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of around 55 minutes.
When to fly to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Bandaranaike International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Milan. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Milan is July, with the temperature ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF). Book your flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Search for cheap tickets from CMB to MXP around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Italy
Milan is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Italy waiting to be discovered. About 300 miles south-east of Milan, a trip to Rome will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like 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 essential stop in Italy and is around 80 miles west of Milan. No journey is complete without visiting Galleria Sabauda (Palazzo Reale), Egyptian Museum and Royal Palace of Turin.