Travelling from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 5 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport.
Milan's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Milan one hour behind Helsinki.
Each week, there are 13 Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport flights. If you prefer to be on board early, opt for the 08:00 Finnair flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the latest flight is at 16:10 with Finnair.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport with enough time to board your HEL to MXP flight.
Flying during a peak time like September? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Finnair is your ticket to exploring Milan (and maybe even some other exciting parts of Italy!). Browse the direct flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport offered by this popular airline.
Most travellers choose to travel with Finnair on this route.
With a reliable 91.74% of services arriving as planned, Finnair has the best on-time performance for HEL to MXP flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here are some options between HEL and MXP:
Munich Airport
Stockholm Arlanda Airport
Prague Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
$95 is currently the best price for a one-way Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport flight. A return flight starts from $234. These fares can change based on availability.
Score cheap tickets from HEL to MXP by booking four months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
September is the cheapest month for flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport. If you prefer to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment the price changes on cheap flights from HEL to MXP.
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Handy information about Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Helsinki Vantaa Airport has an excellent on-time performance, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from HEL land on schedule 84% of the time.
Central Helsinki to Helsinki Vantaa Airport is approximately 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Have an early flight from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to HEL:
Arriving at Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Reserve a hotel near MXP if you're taking a late Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Travel at your own pace with a Milan Malpensa Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Surprice, RentSmart24 or Noleggiare and see more of Milan and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Milan Malpensa Airport about one week ahead of your trip.
Getting from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to central Milan
From Milan Malpensa Airport, Milan is approximately 48 kilometres away. It takes around 50 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It'll take around 50 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Milan. If you want a quieter vibe, go in March.
When booking your flight from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Milan, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC to 35ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -1ºC and 9ºC. Look for cheap tickets from HEL to MXP around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Italy
Milan has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Italy waiting to be explored. About 483 kilometres south-east of Milan, a visit to Rome will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like Vatican Museums, St. Peter's Basilica and Saint Peter's Square.
If you're interested in discovering another well-known destination in Italy, consider Turin, about 129 kilometres west of Milan. Museo Nazionale del Cinema, Juventus Museum and Duomo di Torino e Cappella della Sacra Sindone are the start of reasons to visit.