Travelling from Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP): what you need to know
The timezone in Milan is UTC+1, which is six hours ahead of Detroit.
Leave plenty of time to catch your DTW to MXP flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between DTW and MXP include:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
New York John F. Kennedy Airport
New York Newark Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Detroit Wayne County Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport flight is $742. A round-trip ticket is currently $1,227. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
It's a good idea to book in advance if you're looking for cheap tickets from DTW to MXP. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price in each month when searching for a flight from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport.
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Select your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport.
Handy information about Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW)
DTW is located at 1 Detroit Metro Airport.
When it comes to Detroit Wayne County Airport's on-time performance, data shows 74% of flights complete their journey on time.
Detroit Wayne County Airport is about 32 kilometres from central Detroit. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of about 1 hour on public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to DTW? If you've booked an early flight from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Consider staying in a hotel close to MXP if you're taking a late Detroit Wayne County Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Milan Malpensa Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Surprice, RentSmart24 or Noleggiare and chase adventure across Milan and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Milan Malpensa Airport about one week before you travel.
When to fly to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
July is the busiest month for flights from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Milan in March.
Book your flight from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport for July if you'd like to go to Milan during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 16ºC and 35ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from DTW to MXP in January. Temperatures average between -1ºC and 9ºC then.
Explore more of Italy
You've done Milan, now it's time to explore other corners of Italy. Journey around 483 kilometres south-east to Rome to check off its must-visit sights. From Vatican Museums to St. Peter's Basilica and Saint Peter's Square, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 129 kilometres west of Milan, Turin is another favourite stop in Italy. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Museo Nazionale del Cinema, Juventus Museum and Duomo di Torino e Cappella della Sacra Sindone.