Travelling from Melbourne to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP): What you need to know
Milan is ten hours behind Melbourne. Milan Malpensa Airport is located in Milan, which is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Melbourne to MXP. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like December and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your trip and perhaps even explore a different city. When browsing cheap flights from Melbourne to MXP leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find all potential stops. Your journey might pause in:
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)
Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Located around 24 kms (15 miles) from central Melbourne, MEL can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Want a stress-free start to your break? Stay near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Melbourne to Milan Malpensa Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels are just what you're after:
68% of flights that take off from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Melbourne to AVV in about 1 hour 20 minutes. The terminal is roughly 56 kms (35 miles) away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
It's holiday time, so why not book another night away at a hotel near Avalon Airport? Before your Melbourne to MXP flight, make yourself comfortable at Corio Bay Motel.
Avalon Airport has a track record for punctuality. 80% of flights leaving here keep to their planned arrival schedule.
About Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Melbourne to Milan Malpensa Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near MXP:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Milan Malpensa Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Surprice, RentSmart24 or Noleggiare and explore beyond Milan's main sights.
Get the best deal by booking your ride around one week ahead of your Melbourne 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. See what your options are for making the trip into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Currently, £320 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Milan Malpensa Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is £575. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Melbourne to MXP. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
Cheap Melbourne to Milan Malpensa Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares throughout the month and then choose the cheapest day.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a lower fare pops up on plane tickets from Melbourne to MXP.
Tailor your travel plans using filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Melbourne to Milan Malpensa Airport.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Melbourne to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP). July is when most people travel to Milan. If crowds aren't your thing, head there in January.
Before locking in your Melbourne to MXP plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Milan, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC to 35ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Milan Malpensa Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC and 9ºC.
More about Milan
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Milan right here. Check out these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Milan Malpensa Airport:
There are plenty of things to do in Milan when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Kick things off at Leonardo's Last Supper Museum followed by Milan Cathedral and Teatro alla Scala.
Explore more of Italy
Milan has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Italy just waiting to be explored. Around 105 kms (65 miles) southwest of Milan, a visit to Turin will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like 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 journey is complete without a visit to Doge's Palace, Aquarium of Genoa and Ville de Gênes.
