Travelling from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 30 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Brussels Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport.
Milan's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Brussels.
You can choose from 30 weekly Brussels Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport flights. The 06:20 departure with Brussels Airlines is the earliest available. Brussels Airlines operates the last service of the day at 19:40.
Your BRU to MXP flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Brussels Airlines is your gateway to exploring Milan (and maybe even some other exciting corners of Italy!). Browse the direct flights from Brussels Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Brussels Airlines.
Brussels Airlines is the most punctual carrier that offers BRU to MXP flights. A dependable 80.43% of its departures on this route land on time.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Brussels Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Check out these options between BRU and MXP:
Frankfurt Airport
Zurich Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
C$80 is the best price for a one-way Brussels Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport flight. A return flight starts at C$147. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
Score cheap tickets from BRU to MXP by booking at least six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Brussels Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
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Handy information about Brussels Airport (BRU)
71.97% of flights leaving from Brussels Airport arrive at their destination on time.
To get to Brussels Airport from central Brussels, it takes around 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport takes about 40 minutes.
Have an early flight from Brussels Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to BRU:
Arriving at Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Brussels Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MXP instead:
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Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from Milano Malpensa Airport around one week before your departure date.
Getting from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to central Milan
From Milano Malpensa Airport, Milan is approximately 48 kilometres away. It takes around 45 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Getting there on public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
When to fly to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
July is the busiest month for flights from Brussels Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Milan in January.
Lock in your flight from Brussels Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport for July if you'd like to visit Milan during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Search for cheap tickets from BRU to MXP around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Italy
Rome is just one of the many cities in Italy waiting to be discovered once you've seen Milan. Around 483 kilometres away to the south-east, its top attractions include Colosseum, World’s smallest country Vatican City tour - City of Rome Capital, Italy (Self-Guided free walking tour) by FreeGuides.com and Trevi Fountain.
Around 129 kilometres west of Milan, Turin is another favourite stop in Italy. Start your sightseeing at Galleria Sabauda (Palazzo Reale), Egyptian Museum and Royal Palace of Turin.