Flying from Paris to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP): What you need to know
When looking for your flight from Paris to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), there's a good selection of airports you can depart from. Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), Paris Orly Airport (ORY) and Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) are Paris's main terminals.
Expect to be in the air for 1 hour 30 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct Paris to Milan Malpensa Airport flight.
Milan (where Milan Malpensa Airport is located) and Paris share the UTC+1 timezone. Same timezone means no confusion when scheduling your trip.
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) is the most popular route. There are 63 direct flights a week to pick from. If you prefer a later start to the day, hop on the last flight with easyJet at 11pm. Go for the first CDG to MXP departure operated by easyJet at 6:05am if you want to get going earlier.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Show up at the airport on time to catch your flight from Paris to MXP.
You'll want to head there even earlier during popular months like July. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight. After checking in, you can use any extra time to relax or go over your itinerary.
Airports in Paris
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) is a convenient option for travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Paris to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) can be booked from this terminal.
Air France is a well-known carrier that operates direct flights from Paris to Milan Malpensa Airport leaving from CDG.
Most passengers prefer to book seats with Air France between CDG and MXP.
With 72.32% of its services arriving as planned, easyJet is the best performing carrier for punctuality on this route.
CDG is around 26 kms (16 miles) from central Paris. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 35 minutes.
Want an easy start to your break? Stay near Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Paris to Milan Malpensa Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels are just what you're after:
Of all flights departing from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, 65% arrive on time at their destination.
You'll find CDG at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Thinking of flying out of Paris Orly Airport (ORY)? Direct Paris to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) plane tickets are available from this popular hub.
You can pick from a range of airlines offering direct flights from Paris to MXP departing from ORY. Take off with any of these carriers and skip the connections:
Transavia France is the top choice for passengers flying from ORY to MXP.
Go with Transavia France if you're looking for punctuality. Its flights between Paris Orly Airport and Milan Malpensa Airport touch down as scheduled 87.23% of the time.
ORY is about 14 kms (9 miles) from central Paris. It'll take you 25 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Catching the earliest flight? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Paris Orly Airport the day before your Paris to MXP flight:
Flights from Paris Orly Airport have a strong track record for punctuality, with 80% of them arriving as expected.
ORY is located at 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
One flight, no fuss. You can book a direct flight from Paris to Milan Malpensa Airport departing from Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA).
You can fly out of BVA with Ryanair. This reputable carrier offers direct Paris to MXP plane tickets.
Most passengers prefer to fly with Ryanair from BVA to MXP.
With 78.79% of services landing on schedule, Ryanair is the highest-rated carrier for punctuality on this route.
BVA is roughly 88 kms (55 miles) from central Paris. The drive from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour 15 minutes. If you're considering public transport, you can expect a journey of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Take the uncertainty out of departure day — stay near Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport and know you'll get to your gate with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early Paris to Milan Malpensa Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights get to their destinations without delays. At BVA, that rate is 71%.
Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport is located at Tille 60000, Beauvais.
About Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Paris to Milan Malpensa Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MXP instead:
Booking your ride around one week ahead of your Paris to Milan Malpensa Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
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.
It takes around 50 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
£13 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Paris to Milan Malpensa Airport. Return flights start from £26. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Paris to MXP if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird discounts.
Cheap Paris to Milan Malpensa Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across each month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
There's no need to search every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a better deal comes up on plane tickets from Paris to MXP.
Filters make it easier to save some cash on your flight from Paris to Milan Malpensa Airport. Pick the flight times, carriers and stops that look good to you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to bring up the lowest fares right away.
The best time to fly from Paris to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
July is the most popular month for flights from Paris to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP). Visit Milan in December for a more laid-back experience.
Before locking in your Paris 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 Paris to Milan Malpensa Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. 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 top stays in Milan right here. Browse these options once you've locked in your flight from Paris to Milan Malpensa Airport:
Leonardo's Last Supper Museum and Milan Cathedral are just a couple of the leading attractions to put on your Milan must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Teatro alla Scala.
Explore more of Italy
Turin is just one of the many places in Italy waiting to be discovered after you've seen Milan. Around 105 kms (65 miles) away to the southwest, check out popular attractions including Museo Nazionale del Cinema, Juventus Museum and Duomo di Torino e Cappella della Sacra Sindone.
Around 137 kms (85 miles) south of Milan, Genoa is another essential stop in Italy. Start your sightseeing at Doge's Palace, Aquarium of Genoa and Acquario Genova.