Travelling from Tokyo to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP): What you need to know
Planning your holiday starts with working out where you'll leave from in Tokyo. Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for reserving a flight from Tokyo to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) out of here.
Book a direct Tokyo to Milan Malpensa Airport flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 15 hours 20 minutes.
Milan is eight hours behind Tokyo. Milan Malpensa Airport is located in Milan, which follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND) to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) is the busiest route, with 6 direct services every week. You can get from HND to MXP on ANA's 12:55am flight.
Leave enough time to catch your flight from Tokyo to MXP. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as March, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Airports in Tokyo
Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND)
You can take a direct flight from Tokyo to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) out of Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND).
ANA is a popular carrier that operates direct flights from Tokyo to Milan Malpensa Airport leaving from HND.
The majority of travellers prefer to fly with ANA (All Nippon Airways) between HND and MXP.
ANA (All Nippon Airways) sets the standard for punctuality. A dependable 96.0% of its departures on this route reach their destination on schedule.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your journey and possibly even explore another city. When searching for cheap flights from Tokyo to MXP leaving from Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find all potential stops. Top options include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC)
HND is around 19 kms (12 miles) from central Tokyo. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 30 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your journey? Stay near Tokyo Haneda International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Tokyo to Milan Malpensa Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Of all flights departing from Tokyo Haneda International Airport, 78% land on time at their destination.
HND is located at 3丁目 Hanedakuko, Ota.
Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT)
Tick a new place off your list or just take a moment to reset with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Tokyo to Milan Malpensa Airport, here's where you can stop when leaving from Tokyo Narita International Airport:
Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
You can get to NRT from the centre of Tokyo in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour to travel the 56 kms (35 miles) or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your Tokyo to MXP flight? Unwind in a hotel near Tokyo Narita International Airport before your adventure officially begins. Here's where you can stay:
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, Tokyo Narita International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 73%.
The address for NRT is 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
About Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Book a hotel near MXP if you have a late flight from Tokyo to Milan Malpensa Airport. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Booking your vehicle around one week in advance of your Tokyo to Milan Malpensa Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
Getting from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to central Milan
Milan Malpensa Airport is around 48 kms (30 miles) from the centre of Milan. It takes around 50 minutes or so to drive to the city.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tokyo to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Tokyo to Milan Malpensa Airport is £248. For a return flight on this route, the best price is £436. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap flights from Tokyo to MXP, book in advance. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest Tokyo to Milan Malpensa Airport tickets throughout the entire month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
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The best time to fly from Tokyo to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
July is the busiest month for flights from Tokyo to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP). Plan your visit to Milan in December if you prefer a quieter experience.
When booking your Tokyo to MXP plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Milan, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC to 35ºC.
January has temperatures of between -1ºC and 9ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Tokyo to Milan Malpensa Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Milan
Start your Milan trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Tokyo to Milan Malpensa Airport, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be tricky to know where to start. Leonardo's Last Supper Museum, Milan Cathedral and Teatro alla Scala are popular attractions which should feature on every Milan itinerary.
Explore more of Italy
Milan has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Italy you'll want to see. Around 105 kms (65 miles) southwest of Milan, a visit to Turin will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Museo Nazionale del Cinema, Juventus Museum and Duomo di Torino e Cappella della Sacra Sindone.
If you want to check out another major stop in Italy, consider Genoa, about 137 kms (85 miles) south of Milan. Doge's Palace, Aquarium of Genoa and Acquario Genova are highlights.