Flying from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP): what you need to know
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as June and other peak periods. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
If you want to have a stopover for your flight from Cape Town International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' and explore your options. These are the top stopovers between CPT and MXP:
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Frankfurt Airport
To see whether you need a visa to enter Italy, contact your carrier and the local consulate or embassy. They'll provide you with the most current information, including any other travel documents you may need after booking your cheap ticket from CPT to MXP.
How to find the cheapest flights from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Cape Town International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport is $376. The cheapest price for a return flight is $735. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's usually best to book ahead of time if you're hoping to get flight tickets from CPT to MXP. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest tickets from Cape Town International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport across every month. It's the best way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
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Handy information about Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
Cape Town International Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Cape Town. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 21 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Need a convenient hotel near CPT? If you're catching an early flight from Cape Town International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Book a hotel close to MXP if you're on a late flight from Cape Town International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport. Pick one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to central Milan
Milano Malpensa Airport is approximately 48 kilometres from central Milan. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 45 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes around 53 minutes.
When to fly to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
July is the most popular month for flights from Cape Town International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Milan in February.
Lock in your flight from Cape Town International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport for July if you want to explore Milan during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 16 ºC and 35 ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -1 ºC and 9 ºC. Look for flight tickets from CPT to MXP sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
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