Travelling from Frankfurt to Milan: what you need to know
Get your holiday planning started by considering where you'll catch your flight from Frankfurt to Milan. Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) and Hahn Airport (HHN) are Frankfurt's main airports.
Milan has a range of airports you can fly into. Disembark at Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY) or Milan Linate Airport (LIN).
Hop on a direct Frankfurt to Milan flight and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 15 minutes.
Frankfurt and Milan are in the same timezone, UTC+1.
With 50 weekly flights between the two airports, Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) is the most popular route. Hop on the first flight from Frankfurt to Milan with Condor at 06:50. If you'd like to get more out of your day before you fly, the latest flight from FRA to MXP is with Air Dolomiti at 21:50.
Leave plenty of time to make your Frankfurt to Milan flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month like September? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt to Milan
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The best month for picking up cheap plane tickets from Frankfurt to Milan is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates with the lowest fares.
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Flying from Frankfurt
Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)
Set out from Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) and fly right through to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) or Milan Linate Airport (LIN). If you're searching for a direct flight from Frankfurt to Milan out of FRA, those are your landing points.
You'll find a variety of airlines offering direct Frankfurt to Milan plane tickets with departures from FRA, including:
We make it a cinch to book a Frankfurt to Milan flight with a stopover. To see all the options departing from Frankfurt am Main Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight with a stop long enough to see the sights of the city of your choice. Top stopovers include:
Munich Airport (MUC)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Brussels International Airport (BRU)
The journey from central Frankfurt to FRA takes about 20 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a taxi, you'll cover the 11 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
In search of a convenient hotel near Frankfurt am Main Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Frankfurt to Milan, these stays will have you nice and close to your departure gate:
Of all flights departing from Frankfurt am Main Airport, 74% land on schedule at their destination.
Hahn Airport (HHN)
You can take a direct flight from Frankfurt to Milan leaving from Hahn Airport (HHN). Kick off your travels at HHN and come in for landing at Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY).
Ryanair offers direct Frankfurt to Milan plane tickets from HHN. Book your preferred window seat and arrive at your destination in one go.
Visit family or friends or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your Frankfurt to Milan flight, here's where you can stop when departing from Hahn Airport:
Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Palma - Majorca Airport (PMI)
London Stansted Airport (STN)
With public transport, you can travel from central Frankfurt to HHN in around 2 hours 10 minutes. The airport is roughly 105 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 1 hour 25 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your flight from Frankfurt to Milan? Check in to a hotel near Hahn Airport before your trip officially starts. Here's where you can stay:
Hahn Airport has earned its reputation for punctuality. 84% of flights out of here arrive right when they're supposed to.
Arriving in Milan
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to central Milan takes around 50 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 40 kilometres away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 50 minutes.
Consider staying in a hotel near MXP if you're coming in on a late flight from Frankfurt to Milan. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Milan Malpensa Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Surprice, RentSmart24 or Noleggiare and experience the lesser-explored corners of Milan and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Milan Malpensa Airport about one week in advance of your Frankfurt to Milan flight.
Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY)
Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY) is roughly 48 kilometres from the centre of Milan. Once you've disembarked your flight from Frankfurt to Milan, it takes approximately 50 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or taxi.
Public transport will get you there in about 1 hour.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel close to BGY. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your flight from Frankfurt to Milan:
Surprice, RentSmart24 and Galdieri Rent make picking up a Milan Bergamo Airport rental car easy and quick. These providers are located around or in the terminal and will have you on the road before long.
Call dibs on the best options. Reserving your ride from BGY two weeks in advance often means more savings and a greater selection of vehicles.
Milan Linate Airport (LIN)
Head to the city centre after your flight from Frankfurt to Milan has landed. Central Milan is about 8 kilometres from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) and takes roughly 20 minutes to reach by car.
Public transport can get you there in roughly 30 minutes.
Enjoy a more leisurely start to your trip by checking in to a hotel near LIN after your Frankfurt to Milan flight. Recover from a day of travel or just give yourself time to get your bearings in a new destination at:
Start your trip without worrying about how to get to your destination with a Milan Linate Airport rental car. You can book with trusted names here like RentSmart24, Drivalia and Noleggiare.
Around four weeks ahead of your flight from Frankfurt to Milan is the ideal time to secure your vehicle from LIN. You're more likely to get a better rate or score some early bird savings.
Best time to go to Milan
March is the quietest month for flights from Frankfurt to Milan, while July is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Milan based on whether you like a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Lock in a Frankfurt to Milan ticket departing in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Milan to range from 16ºC to 35ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -1ºC and 9ºC. Look for cheap flights from Frankfurt to Milan around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Milan
After booking your flight from Frankfurt to Milan, take your pick from prime hotels that put you close to the action. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Milan:
Leonardo's Last Supper Museum and Teatro alla Scala are just two of the top attractions to add to your Milan itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Milan Cathedral.
Explore more of Italy
Rome is just one of the many cities in Italy waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Milan. Around 483 kilometres to the southeast, top sights here include Vatican Museums, St. Peter's Basilica and Vatican Hill.
Turin is another standout destination in Italy and is around 129 kilometres west of Milan. No journey is complete without experiencing National Museum of Cinema, Juventus Museum and Sindone Chapel.