Travelling from Toronto to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP): What you need to know
Planning your trip begins with working out where you'll fly out of in Toronto. Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) is the city's main base, so explore your options for booking a flight from Toronto to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) jetting off from here.
7 hours 50 minutes is the average journey time for a direct Toronto to Milan Malpensa Airport flight.
The timezone in Milan is UTC+1, which is six hours ahead of Toronto. Milan Malpensa Airport is located in Milan.
Give yourself enough time to make your flight from Toronto to MXP. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Popular months like July or other busy periods mean longer queues and potential delays. Stay on schedule by getting to the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Toronto
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) offers an easy route to your destination. Nonstop flights from Toronto to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) can be booked from this terminal.
Neos is a well-known carrier that operates direct flights from Toronto to Milan Malpensa Airport taking off from YYZ.
Neos is the most frequently booked airline offering flights from YYZ to MXP.
YYZ is around 27 kms (17 miles) from central Toronto. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 25 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Toronto to Milan Malpensa Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near Toronto Pearson International Airport:
Of all flights departing from Toronto Pearson International Airport, 68% touch down on time at their destination.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
You can reach YTZ from central Toronto in about 10 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride by public transport takes roughly 20 minutes to cover the 3 kms (2 miles) or so.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport the day before your Toronto to MXP flight:
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 70%.
John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM)
YHM is roughly 72 kms (45 miles) from central Toronto. The drive from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour 10 minutes. If you're thinking about using public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 50 minutes.
Make departure day worry-free — stay near John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport and know you'll get to your boarding gate with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you have an early Toronto to Milan Malpensa Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights arrive at their destinations without delays. At YHM, that figure is 68%.
About Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Toronto to Milan Malpensa Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near MXP:
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around one week in advance of your Toronto to Milan Malpensa Airport flight.
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. Look into how to get from the airport to the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
It typically takes 50 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Toronto to Milan Malpensa Airport is £203. For a return flight on this route, the best price is £382. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Toronto to MXP if you book in advance. Airlines often have some great early bird rates.
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The best time to fly from Toronto to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Toronto to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP). July is the peak month for travel to Milan. If you like things a bit more low-key, think about going in December.
The warmest month in Milan is July, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC and 35ºC. Lock in your Toronto to MXP plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from Toronto 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
Once you've booked your flight from Toronto to Milan Malpensa Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these options your base for exploring Milan:
Every great adventure has to include some sightseeing. Leonardo's Last Supper Museum, Milan Cathedral and Teatro alla Scala are must-visits when exploring Milan.
Explore more of Italy
You've visited Milan, now it's time to discover other corners of Italy. Travel about 105 kms (65 miles) southwest to Turin to check off its leading sights. From Museo Nazionale del Cinema to Juventus Museum and Duomo di Torino e Cappella della Sacra Sindone, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 137 kms (85 miles) south of Milan, Genoa is another favourite stop in Italy. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Doge's Palace, Aquarium of Genoa and Acquario Genova.