Flying from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP): what you need to know
The timezone in Milan is UTC+1, which is ten hours behind Melbourne.
Leave enough time to make your MEL to MXP flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like January. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport. These are the top stopovers between MEL and MXP:
Changi International Airport
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport flight is C$578. A round-trip ticket is currently C$867. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap tickets from MEL to MXP, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport throughout the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from MEL to MXP.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport.
Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central Melbourne to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is around 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near MEL. Whether you're catching an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near MXP instead:
Pick up a Milano Malpensa Airport rental car and discover Milan and beyond with your own wheels. Surprice, RentSmart24 and Noleggiare are top outlets to choose from here.
Reserving your ride from Milano Malpensa Airport around one week ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to central Milan
Milano Malpensa Airport is approximately 48 kilometres from central Milan. The drive time takes about 45 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.
When to fly to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Milan. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in January.
Lock in your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport for July if you'd like to visit Milan during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MEL to MXP in January. Average temperatures are between -1ºC (30ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) then.
Explore more of Italy
You've visited Milan, now it's time to discover more of Italy. Journey around 483 kilometres south-east to Rome to tick off its top attractions. From Colosseum to World’s smallest country Vatican City tour - City of Rome Capital, Italy (Self-Guided free walking tour) by FreeGuides.com and Trevi Fountain, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 129 kilometres west of Milan, Turin is another favourite stop in Italy. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Galleria Sabauda (Palazzo Reale), Egyptian Museum and Royal Palace of Turin.