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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Istanbul Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $339. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Milan.$264 per passenger.Departing Tue, 13 Oct, returning Tue, 20 Oct.Return flight with Wizz Air and Wizz Air Malta.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 13 Oct, arriving in Milan Malpensa.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from Milan Malpensa on Tue, 20 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $264, select.

Milan.$264 per passenger.Departing Wed, 23 Sep, returning Mon, 28 Sep.Return flight with Wizz Air and Wizz Air Malta.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 23 Sep, arriving in Milan Malpensa.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from Milan Malpensa on Mon, 28 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $264, select.

Milan.$275 per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Sep, returning Mon, 5 Oct.Return flight with Wizz Air and Wizz Air Malta.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in Milan Malpensa.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from Milan Malpensa on Mon, 5 Oct, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $275, select.

Milan.$302 per passenger.Departing Sat, 1 Aug, returning Mon, 31 Aug.Return flight with Wizz Air and Wizz Air Malta.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from Istanbul on Sat, 1 Aug, arriving in Milan Malpensa.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from Milan Malpensa on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $302, select.

Milan.$311 per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Jul, returning Thu, 6 Aug.Return flight with Wizz Air and Wizz Air Malta.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 28 Jul, arriving in Milan Malpensa.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from Milan Malpensa on Thu, 6 Aug, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $311, select.

Milan.$327 per passenger.Departing Sat, 28 Nov, returning Tue, 1 Dec.Return flight with Vueling Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Vueling Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Sat, 28 Nov, arriving in Milan Malpensa.Inbound indirect flight with Vueling Airlines, departs from Milan Malpensa on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $327, select.

Milan.$328 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec, returning Sun, 6 Dec.Return flight with Vueling Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Vueling Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Milan Malpensa.Inbound indirect flight with Vueling Airlines, departs from Milan Malpensa on Sun, 6 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $328, select.

Milan.$337 per passenger.Departing Sat, 21 Nov, returning Sun, 22 Nov.Return flight with Vueling Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Vueling Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Sat, 21 Nov, arriving in Milan Malpensa.Inbound indirect flight with Vueling Airlines, departs from Milan Malpensa on Sun, 22 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $337, select.

Milan.$339 per passenger.Departing Thu, 16 Jul, returning Tue, 21 Jul.Return flight with Wizz Air and Wizz Air Malta.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 16 Jul, arriving in Milan Malpensa.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from Milan Malpensa on Tue, 21 Jul, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $339, select.

Milan.$340 per passenger.Departing Wed, 15 Jul, returning Fri, 4 Sep.Return flight with Wizz Air and Wizz Air Malta.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from Istanbul on Wed, 15 Jul, arriving in Milan Malpensa.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from Milan Malpensa on Fri, 4 Sep, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $340, select.

Milan.$342 per passenger.Departing Wed, 27 Jan, returning Wed, 3 Feb.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Wed, 27 Jan, arriving in Milan Malpensa.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Milan Malpensa on Wed, 3 Feb, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $342, select.

Milan.$342 per passenger.Departing Sat, 23 Jan, returning Sat, 30 Jan.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Sat, 23 Jan, arriving in Milan Malpensa.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Milan Malpensa on Sat, 30 Jan, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $342, select.

Milan.$343 per passenger.Departing Tue, 24 Nov, returning Thu, 3 Dec.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Tue, 24 Nov, arriving in Milan Malpensa.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Milan Malpensa on Thu, 3 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $343, select.

Milan.$343 per passenger.Departing Tue, 10 Nov, returning Tue, 17 Nov.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Tue, 10 Nov, arriving in Milan Malpensa.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Milan Malpensa on Tue, 17 Nov, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $343, select.

Milan.$343 per passenger.Departing Wed, 9 Dec, returning Mon, 14 Dec.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Wed, 9 Dec, arriving in Milan Malpensa.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Milan Malpensa on Mon, 14 Dec, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $343, select.

Milan.$343 per passenger.Departing Sat, 6 Feb, returning Tue, 9 Feb.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Sat, 6 Feb, arriving in Milan Malpensa.Inbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Milan Malpensa on Tue, 9 Feb, arriving in Istanbul.Price includes taxes and charges.From $343, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Milan Malpensa

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Istanbul to Milan Malpensa flights are currently cheapest in September.

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Istanbul to Milan: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	$264
Cheapest month to fly	October
Average flight time	2 hrs, 55 mins
Most popular airline	Turkish Airlines
Average flights per week	130

Finding cheap flights from Istanbul to Milan Malpensa: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Istanbul to Milan Malpensa?

The best price we found for a return flight from Istanbul to Milan Malpensa is $264. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from Istanbul to Milan Malpensa?

2 hours and 55 minutes is the average flight time from Istanbul to Milan Malpensa.

Which airlines fly direct from Istanbul to Milan Malpensa?

Turkish Airlines, Thai Airways and IndiGo fly direct from Istanbul to Milan Malpensa.

How many flights are there a week from Istanbul to Milan Malpensa?

As of June 2026, there are 130 flights per week flying from Istanbul to Milan Malpensa.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Istanbul to Milan Malpensa?

The cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Milan Malpensa is usually October.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Istanbul Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Istanbul Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport on Tuesday, 13 October 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Istanbul Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 55 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Milan Malpensa?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Milan Malpensa but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Milan?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Milan is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Istanbul Airport to Milan Malpensa with?

Currently, Wizz Air and Turkish Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Milan Malpensa.

Flying from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP): what you need to know

Around 2 hours 50 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Istanbul Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport.
Milan is two hours behind Istanbul and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Each week, there are 28 Istanbul Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport flights. If you'd like to get going early, opt for the 06:50 Turkish Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the last flight is at 21:50 with Turkish Airlines.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your IST to MXP flight.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Turkish Airlines is your gateway to discovering Milan (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Italy!). Browse the direct flights from Istanbul Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Turkish Airlines on this route.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Istanbul Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Stopovers between IST and MXP include:
- Athens International Airport
- Budapest Airport
- Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)

Currently, $127 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Istanbul Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $264. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
Score cheap tickets from IST to MXP by booking at least two months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
July is the cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport. If you need to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from IST to MXP.
Find the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Istanbul Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.

Handy information about Istanbul Airport (IST)

To get to Istanbul Airport from central Istanbul, it'll take about 45 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near IST. Whether you've booked an early flight from Istanbul Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays have you covered:

Arriving at Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)

The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Istanbul Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near MXP instead:
Pick up a Milan Malpensa Airport rental car and explore Milan and beyond with your own set of wheels. Surprice, RentSmart24 and Noleggiare are popular outlets you can book with here.
Booking your ride from Milan Malpensa Airport around one week in advance can help you get the lowest rate.

Getting from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to central Milan

Milan Malpensa Airport is approximately 48 kilometres from the centre of Milan. The drive time takes about 50 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport typically takes 50 minutes.

When to fly to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)

The quietest month for a flight from Istanbul Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport is March, while July is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Milan based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Book your flight from Istanbul 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.
Look for cheap tickets from IST to MXP in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC and 9ºC on average.

Explore more of Italy

Rome is just one of the many places in Italy waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Milan. Around 483 kilometres away to the south-east, popular attractions include Vatican Museums, St. Peter's Basilica and Saint Peter's Square.
Around 129 kilometres west of Milan, Turin is another favourite stop in Italy. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Museo Nazionale del Cinema, Juventus Museum and Duomo di Torino e Cappella della Sacra Sindone.