Travelling from Houston to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP): What you need to know
The timezone in Milan is UTC+1, which is seven hours ahead of Houston. Milan Malpensa Airport is located in Milan.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your flight from Houston to MXP.
If you're travelling during a peak month like July, get to the terminal even earlier. You'll want to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer during high seasons like Christmas, New Year and spring break.
Airports in Houston
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
We make it a piece of cake to find cheap flights from Houston to MXP with a stopover. To explore all your options departing from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some popular stopovers between IAH and MXP include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Located around 40 kms (25 miles) from central Houston, IAH can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your break? Stay near Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Houston to Milan Malpensa Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just what you're after:
Of the flights that depart from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport, 79% land on schedule at their destination.
You'll find IAH at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)
Fit a stopover into your itinerary at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL). It's a key transfer point for flights from Houston to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) leaving Houston Hobby Airport.
On public transport, you can travel from central Houston to HOU in about 50 minutes. The airport is roughly 19 kms (12 miles) away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 20 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your Houston to MXP flight? Check in to a hotel near Houston Hobby Airport before your break officially begins. These stays are expecting you:
As far as flight punctuality goes, Houston Hobby Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 79%.
You'll find HOU at 7800 Airport Boulevard.
About Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Houston to Milan Malpensa Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near MXP:
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride around one week ahead of your Houston to Milan Malpensa Airport flight.
Getting from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to central Milan
Central Milan is around 48 kms (30 miles) from Milan Malpensa Airport and takes about 50 minutes to reach by car. Work out your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
At the moment, £249 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Houston to Milan Malpensa Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is £483. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Houston to MXP. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when searching for your Houston to Milan Malpensa Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Houston to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Houston to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP). July is the busiest month to visit Milan. If you like things a bit more low-key, think about going in December.
Before locking in your Houston to MXP plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Milan, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC to 35ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Houston to Milan Malpensa Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC and 9ºC.
More about Milan
After booking your flight from Houston to Milan Malpensa Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these options your base for exploring Milan:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be difficult to know where to begin. Leonardo's Last Supper Museum, Milan Cathedral and Teatro alla Scala are popular attractions which should be on any good Milan itinerary.
Explore more of Italy
Turin is just one of the many cities in Italy waiting to be discovered after you've experienced 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 standout destination in Italy and is around 137 kms (85 miles) south of Milan. No journey is complete without visiting Doge's Palace, Aquarium of Genoa and Acquario Genova.
