Travelling from Milan to Belfast: what you need to know
When searching for a flight from Milan to Belfast, there's a good selection of airports you can take off from. Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) and Milano Linate Airport (LIN) are among Milan's main options.
Belfast International Airport (BFS) and George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) are Belfast's primary gateways.
Take a direct Milan to Belfast flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 30 minutes.
Belfast's timezone is UTC+0, making Belfast one hour behind Milan.
Give yourself enough time to make your Milan to Belfast flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Milan to Belfast
To find cheap Milan to Belfast flights, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap plane tickets from Milan to Belfast is more likely if you're flexible with your trip dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices across every month and snap up a sweet deal.
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Flying from Milan
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
We make it easy to find a Milan to Belfast flight with a stopover. To see all the options leaving from Milano Malpensa Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
MXP is about 40 kilometres from central Milan. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 55 minutes.
Want a handy hotel near Milano Malpensa Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Milan to Belfast, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Milano Malpensa Airport, 68.23% of flights complete their journey on time.
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
Prefer to take off from Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)? This hub offers direct flights from Milan to Belfast, seamlessly connecting to Belfast International Airport (BFS).
Ryanair offers direct Milan to Belfast plane tickets from BGY. Book your preferred window seat and arrive at your destination in a single journey.
Break up your Milan to Belfast flight with a stop so you can stretch your legs or tick another place off your list. Some great stopovers between Orio al Serio International Airport and Belfast are:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
With public transport, you can travel from central Milan to BGY in around 2 hours 20 minutes. The terminal is roughly 48 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 1 hour.
You're off on holiday, so why not book an extra night away from home? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Orio al Serio International Airport the day before your flight from Milan to Belfast:
Orio al Serio International Airport has an on-time performance of 68%. This figure highlights how frequently flights departing from this airport reach their destination on schedule.
Milano Linate Airport (LIN)
Searching for a ticket from Milan to Belfast with one or more stops can offer you more departure time choices and access to lower fares. When leaving from Milano Linate Airport (LIN), here's where you can detour to on your way to Belfast:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
The journey time to LIN from central Milan is around 45 minutes on public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you about 30 minutes to cover the 8 kilometres or so.
Make taking an early Milan to Belfast flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Book a room at one of these hotels close to Milano Linate Airport and get to the check-in counter with plenty of time to spare:
Flights departing from LIN land at their destination within the scheduled time frame 79.56% of the time.
Arriving in Belfast
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
Belfast International Airport (BFS) is approximately 19 kilometres from the centre of Belfast. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive will take around 30 minutes.
Getting there on public transport takes roughly 2 hours.
Consider booking a hotel close to BFS if you have a late flight from Milan to Belfast. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Belfast International Airport rental car and explore Belfast and beyond with your own set of wheels. Budget, Drivalia and Dollar are top providers you can book with here.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Belfast International Airport around three weeks ahead of your Milan to Belfast flight.
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
As soon as your flight from Milan to Belfast has touched down, you can get to the city centre in about 10 minutes by car. Central Belfast is approximately 5 kilometres from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD).
If you choose to travel on public transport, you'll get to the city centre in 20 minutes or so.
You'll find some comfortable places to lay your head close to BHD. Tuck yourself in after your Milan to Belfast flight at one of these perfectly located options:
The quickest way to reach your destination is with a George Best Belfast City Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Budget, Sixt or Alamo and make a speedy getaway.
Snap up the best price by securing your ride from BHD two weeks in advance. You can also expect to have a bigger selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Belfast
January is the quietest month for flights from Milan to Belfast, while August is the most popular. Work out the ideal time to go to Belfast based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Belfast is July, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC and 19ºC. Book your Milan to Belfast ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Milan to Belfast in January when temperatures average between 1ºC and 8ºC.
More about Belfast
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Belfast right here. Explore these options after locking in your flight from Milan to Belfast:
Titanic Belfast and Crumlin Road Gaol Visitor Attraction and Conference Centre are just the start of the top-rated attractions to put on your Belfast must-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Botanic Gardens.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Birmingham is just one of the many cities in United Kingdom waiting to be explored once you've seen Belfast. Around 354 kilometres to the south-east, popular attractions include Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
Bristol is another standout destination in United Kingdom and is around 418 kilometres south-east of Belfast. No trip is complete without experiencing Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park.
