Flying from Milan to Asmara International Airport (ASM): What you need to know
When looking for your flight from Milan to Asmara International Airport (ASM), there's a good range of airports you can jet off from. Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) and Milano Linate Airport (LIN) are Milan's major terminals.
Asmara is two hours ahead of Milan. Asmara International Airport is located in Asmara, which runs on the UTC+3 timezone.
To ensure you get on your flight from Milan to ASM, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Delays at check-in and security are likely if you're jetting off during high season, so give yourself some extra wiggle room. The recommendation for peak times? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Milan
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Milan to ASM. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP). Make a stop (and maybe make your fare cheaper) by passing through one of these popular options:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Located around 48 kms (30 miles) from central Milan, MXP can be reached in about 45 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 55 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your journey? Stay near Milano Malpensa Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Milan to Asmara International Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels are just what you're after:
68.23% of flights that take off from Milano Malpensa Airport reach their destination on time.
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
Squeeze in an extra adventure with a stopover on your flight from Milan to Asmara International Airport. Dubai Airport (DXB) is a great option between Orio al Serio International Airport and ASM.
You can reach BGY from central Milan in about 1 hour by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride on public transport will take roughly 2 hours 20 minutes to cover the 64 kms (40 miles) or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Milan to ASM flight? Check in to a hotel near Orio al Serio International Airport before your trip officially begins. Here's where you can stay:
Orio al Serio International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 67.49%. This figure gives an insight into how often flights that take off from this airport reach their destination on time.
Milano Linate Airport (LIN)
LIN is around 11 kms (7 miles) from central Milan. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes about 30 minutes. If you're thinking about taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Sleep a little longer and still make your Milan to Asmara International Airport flight with time to spare. These accommodation options near Milano Linate Airport make departure day effortless if you're flying out first thing:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights reach their destinations without delays. At LIN, that figure is 79.56%.
About Asmara International Airport (ASM)
Once your flight from Milan to Asmara International Airport has landed, relax at a nearby hotel. Crystal Hotel is a comfortable option just a short drive from ASM.
How to find the cheapest flights from Milan to Asmara International Airport (ASM)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Milan to Asmara International Airport is £162. For a return flight on this route, the best price is £351. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To find cheap flights from Milan to ASM, book ahead. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when tickets are first released.
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The best time to fly from Milan to Asmara International Airport (ASM)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Milan to Asmara International Airport (ASM). July is the busiest month to travel to Asmara. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, head there in April.
When booking your Milan to ASM plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. June is the warmest month in Asmara, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC (59ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
January sees temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Milan to Asmara International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Asmara
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Asmara right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Milan to Asmara International Airport:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be hard to work out where to begin. National Museum of Eritrea, Cathedral of Asmara and Fiat Tagliero are top attractions which should be on every Asmara itinerary.