Flying from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Lima Airport (LIM): what you need to know
Lima is six hours behind Milan and follows the UTC-5 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to catch your MXP to LIM flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of 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 Milan Malpensa Airport to Lima Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between MXP and LIM include:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Madrid Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Lima Airport (LIM)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Milan Malpensa Airport to Lima Airport flight is £370. A round-trip plane ticket right now is £590. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To find cheap tickets from MXP to LIM, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price across each month when looking for your flight from Milan Malpensa Airport to Lima Airport.
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Handy information about Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Of all flights departing from Milan Malpensa Airport, 76% touch down on time at their destination.
Milan Malpensa Airport is around 48 kms (30 miles) from central Milan. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel near MXP? If you're catching an early flight from Milan Malpensa Airport to Lima Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Lima Airport (LIM)
If you're arriving on a late Milan Malpensa Airport to Lima Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these accommodation options near LIM:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Lima Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Sixt, Alamo or Budget and experience the lesser-explored corners of Lima and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Lima Airport about three weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Lima Airport (LIM) to central Lima
Lima Airport to the centre of Lima has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 13 kms (8 miles) away.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Lima Airport (LIM)
August is the busiest month for flights from Milan Malpensa Airport to Lima Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Lima in March.
The warmest month in Lima is February, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC and 26ºC. Lock in your flights from Milan Malpensa Airport to Lima Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MXP to LIM in August. Average temperatures are between 14ºC and 21ºC then.
Explore more of Peru
You've done Lima, now it's time to discover other parts of Peru. Journey around 11 kms (7 miles) west to Callao to check off its leading attractions. From Islas Palomino to Malecón Pardo La Punta - Callao and Fortaleza Real Felipe, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 483 kms (300 miles) north-west of Lima, Trujillo is another favourite stop in Peru. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Iglesia de La Merced, Plaza de Armas de Trujillo and Playa de Huanchaco.