Travelling from Bucharest to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP): what you need to know
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) is Bucharest's main airport. Explore your options for booking a flight from Bucharest to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) taking off from here.
2 hours 30 minutes is the average time for a direct flight from Bucharest to Milano Malpensa Airport.
Milano Malpensa Airport is located in Milan. The city operates in the UTC+1 timezone and is 1 hour behind Bucharest.
The busiest route is from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), with 4 direct weekly services. If you want to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from OTP to MXP is the 11:25 Ryanair option. If you prefer to travel later, the final departure is at 23:35 with Ryanair.
Your flight from Bucharest to MXP 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 when you're flying internationally.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Airports in Bucharest
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
You can book a direct flight from Bucharest to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) leaving from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP).
Book your direct flight from Bucharest to Milano Malpensa Airport with Ryanair. This leading airline operates services from OTP.
We make it simple to book a flight from Bucharest to MXP that includes a stopover. To see all your options departing from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Major stopovers between OTP and MXP include:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
OTP is around 21 kilometres from central Bucharest. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 34 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour and 36 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Bucharest to Milano Malpensa Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport:
About Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Book a hotel near MXP if you're catching a late flight from Bucharest to Milano Malpensa Airport. Settle into one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to central Milan
Milano Malpensa Airport is approximately 48 kilometres from the centre of Milan. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is around 45 minutes.
It takes around 53 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bucharest to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
For a one-way ticket from Bucharest to Milano Malpensa Airport, C$24 is the cheapest price. You can also book a return flight from just C$49. These are currently the lowest fares but are subject to change based on availability.
You're more likely to find flight tickets from Bucharest to MXP when you book 7 months ahead of takeoff. We crunched the flight price data and found that's when fares on this route tend to be at their lowest.
April is the cheapest month for tickets from Bucharest to Milano Malpensa Airport. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, use the 'Whole month' search feature to see the lowest prices across every month.
Set up a Price Alert and keep track of changes on this route through push notifications or email. You'll be the first to know when prices go down. Timing is key when finding flight tickets from Bucharest to MXP.
Customize your journey with filters. Choose the duration, number of stops, and arrival and departure times to find the right flight from Bucharest to Milano Malpensa Airport. You can also sort the results to see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' options first.
The best time to fly from Bucharest to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
July is the busiest month to board a flight from Bucharest to Milano Malpensa Airport while February is the quietest. To work out the best time to visit Milan, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
Book your flight from Bucharest to MXP for July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Milan to range from 16ºC to 35ºC.
Search for cheap flights from Bucharest to Milano Malpensa Airport in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -1ºC and 9ºC on average.
More about Milan
After booking your flight from Bucharest to Milano Malpensa Airport, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Milan:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Grande Museo del Duomo di Milano, Milan Cathedral and Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II are top sights which should be on any well-planned Milan itinerary.
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