Travelling from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP): what you need to know
Around 2 hours is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from London Stansted Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport.
Milan is one hour ahead of London and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Every week, there are 21 London Stansted Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport flights. If you prefer to get going as soon as possible, jump on the 05:55 Ryanair flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the last departure is at 22:05 with Ryanair.
Leave enough time to make your STN to MXP flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Travelling to Milan (and then exploring more of Italy!) is a breeze with Ryanair. This popular airline offers direct flights from London Stansted Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport.
Most travellers choose to fly with Ryanair on this route.
Ryanair tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for STN to MXP flights, with 84.36% of its services landing on schedule.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Stansted Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport. Here are the top stopovers between STN and MXP:
Luxembourg Airport
Nantes Airport
Lourdes Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Right now, $39 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way London Stansted Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $63. Remember that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's a good idea to book early if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from STN to MXP. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from London Stansted Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
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Handy information about London Stansted Airport (STN)
London Stansted Airport has an excellent on-time record, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from STN arrive at their destination as scheduled 80% of the time.
Central London to London Stansted Airport is approximately 56 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 1 hour 5 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near STN? If you've booked an early flight from London Stansted Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
If you're coming in on a late London Stansted Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these options near MXP:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Milan Malpensa Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Surprice, RentSmart24 or Noleggiare and find adventure across Milan and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Milan Malpensa Airport around one week ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
When to fly to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
July is the busiest month for flights from London Stansted Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Milan in March.
When reserving your flight from London Stansted Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Milan, with the temperature ranging from 16ºC to 35ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from STN to MXP in January. Temperatures average between -1ºC and 9ºC then.
Explore more of Italy
Milan is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Italy just waiting to be discovered. Around 483 kilometres south-east of Milan, a trip to Rome will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like Vatican Museums, St. Peter's Basilica and Saint Peter's Square.
If you're ready to explore another major stop 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 highlights.