Travelling from Melbourne to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP): What you need to know
Planning your holiday starts with working out where you'll fly out of in Melbourne. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is the city's main base, so explore your options for booking a flight from Melbourne to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) departing from here.
Milan is ten hours behind Melbourne. Milano Malpensa Airport is located in Milan, which is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Melbourne to MXP. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
High season means busier airports, so show up even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stick to your schedule.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling and maybe even visit a new city. When searching for cheap flights from Melbourne to MXP departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Top options include:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
MEL is around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 40 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Melbourne to Milano Malpensa Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a few extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
When it comes to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport's on-time performance, 67.71% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
AVV is about 56 kilometres from central Melbourne. It'll take 50 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 2 hours 5 minutes.
Unwind before your Melbourne to MXP flight at a hotel near Avalon Airport. Corio Bay Motel is one option where you can wake up and get to the airport with time to spare.
Flights from Avalon Airport have a track record for punctuality, with 80.09% of them landing within the expected time frame.
About Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Melbourne to Milano Malpensa Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MXP instead:
Follow your own route with a Milano Malpensa Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Surprice, RentSmart24 or Noleggiare and find adventure across Milan and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride around one week ahead of your Melbourne to Milano Malpensa Airport flight.
Getting from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to central Milan
Milano Malpensa Airport to central Milan is about 40 kilometres. If you're getting a cab or renting a car, plan in advance to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times vary depending on traffic conditions and the time of day.
Travelling by public transport typically takes 55 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Milano Malpensa Airport is $668. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $1,274. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares could change.
To find cheap flights from Melbourne to MXP, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when tickets are first released.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Melbourne to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP). July is the most popular month to visit Milan. If you prefer a quieter vibe, head there in February.
Lock in a Melbourne to MXP flight ticket departing in July if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Milan to range from 16ºC to 35ºC.
January has temperatures of between -1ºC and 9ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Milano Malpensa Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Milan
Once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Milano Malpensa Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Milan:
The Last Supper Museum and Milan Cathedral are just the start of the leading attractions to add to your Milan must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Teatro alla Scala.
Explore more of Italy
Turin is just one of the many places in Italy waiting to be explored after you've seen Milan. Around 105 kilometres away to the south-west, its best attractions include Museo Nazionale del Cinema, Juventus Museum and Duomo di Torino e Cappella della Sacra Sindone.
Around 137 kilometres south of Milan, Genoa is another favourite stop in Italy. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Palazzo Ducale, Aquarium of Genoa and Ville de Gênes.