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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Rome to Milan Malpensa Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £52. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Rome to Milan Malpensa flights are currently cheapest in April.

Direct flights from Rome to Milan Malpensa

Rome to Milan Malpensa: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Rome to Milan below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Milan Malpensa.

Rome to Milan: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£52
Cheapest month to flyApril
Average flight time1 hr, 15 mins
Most popular airlineAeroitalia
Average flights per week6

Finding cheap flights from Rome to Milan Malpensa: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Rome to Milan Malpensa is £52. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 15 minutes is the average flight time from Rome to Milan Malpensa.
Aeroitalia, Flexflight and Marathon Airlines fly direct from Rome to Milan Malpensa.
As of March 2026, there are 6 flights per week flying from Rome to Milan Malpensa.
The cheapest month to fly from Rome to Milan Malpensa is usually April.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Rome to Milan Malpensa Airport on Tuesday, 28 April 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 15 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Milan Malpensa but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Milan is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Travelling from Rome to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP): What you need to know

  • Rome's main airport is Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO). Check out your departure options from here when booking flights from Rome to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP).

  • 1 hour 20 minutes is the average duration of a direct Rome to Milan Malpensa Airport flight.

  • Milan's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Rome. Milan Malpensa Airport is located in Milan.

  • The busiest route is from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), with 19 direct services every week. If you're looking to take off without delay, the earliest flight from FCO to MXP is the 1:50am Neos option. If you're looking to take off later, the last departure is at 11:25pm with Neos.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport with enough time to board your flight from Rome to MXP.

  • During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.

Airports in Rome

Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)

  • You can book a direct flight from Rome to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) out of Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO).

  • You can lock in a direct flight from Rome to Milan Malpensa Airport with Aeroitalia. This well-known airline offers services from FCO.

  • Most travellers choose to book seats with Aeroitalia between FCO and MXP.

  • FCO is around 32 kms (20 miles) from central Rome. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 30 minutes.

  • Looking for a convenient hotel near Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Rome to Milan Malpensa Airport, these stays will have you sleeping conveniently close to check-in:

  • 78% of flights departing from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport land at their destination on schedule.

Rome Ciampino Airport (CIA)

  • CIA is around 14 kms (9 miles) from central Rome. It'll take you 20 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 20 minutes.

  • Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your Rome to MXP flight? Kick back in a hotel near Rome Ciampino Airport before your holiday officially starts. Here's where you can stay:

  • The majority of flights that leave Rome Ciampino Airport make it to their destination within the expected time frame. It maintains a strong on-time performance rate of 85%.

About Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)

Getting from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to central Milan

  • From Milan Malpensa Airport, central Milan is around 48 kms (30 miles) away. It takes about 50 minutes to reach the city centre by car.

  • It takes roughly 50 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.

How to find the cheapest flights from Rome to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)

  • Currently, £25 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Rome to Milan Malpensa Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is £52. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Rome to MXP if you book ahead. Airlines often have some excellent early bird discounts.

  • If you have some flexibility with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price in every month when searching for your Rome to Milan Malpensa Airport ticket.

  • Stay on top of deals for plane tickets from Rome to MXP by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.

  • Chase down a great fare on a flight from Rome to Milan Malpensa Airport with the help of the filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest.'

The best time to fly from Rome to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)

  • December is the quietest month for flights from Rome to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), while July is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Milan based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.

  • The warmest month in Milan is July, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC and 35ºC. Lock in your Rome to MXP plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.

  • January sees temperatures of between -1ºC and 9ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Rome to Milan Malpensa Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.

More about Milan

  • Once you've booked your flight from Rome to Milan Malpensa Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Milan:

  • Leonardo's Last Supper Museum and Milan Cathedral are just a couple of the leading attractions to add to your Milan to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Teatro alla Scala.

Explore more of Italy

  • Turin is just one of the many cities in Italy waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Milan. Around 105 kms (65 miles) away to the southwest, its top 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 trip is complete without seeing Doge's Palace, Aquarium of Genoa and Acquario Genova.

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