Travelling from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Madrid Airport (MAD): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Milan Malpensa Airport to Madrid Airport is 2 hours 20 minutes.
Milan and Madrid are both in the UTC+1 timezone. This means you won't have to adjust your watch after you land.
Every week, there are 59 Milan Malpensa Airport to Madrid Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your MXP to MAD flight.
Flying during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
There's a good range of direct flights from Milan Malpensa Airport to Madrid Airport to pick from. When planning your Madrid journey, these carriers can fly you nonstop to this exciting corner of Spain:
Air Europa is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
Iberia is the most punctual carrier offering MXP to MAD flights, with 79.11% of its services arriving on schedule.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Milan Malpensa Airport to Madrid Airport. Here are the top stopovers between MXP and MAD:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Barcelona Airport
Palma - Majorca Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Madrid Airport (MAD)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Milan Malpensa Airport to Madrid Airport flight is C$21. A round-trip ticket right now is C$48. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Book eight months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from MXP to MAD.
January is the cheapest month for flights from Milan Malpensa Airport to Madrid Airport. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from MXP to MAD by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Secure the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Milan Malpensa Airport to Madrid Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Of all flights leaving Milan Malpensa Airport, 76% arrive on time at their destination.
To get to Milan Malpensa Airport from central Milan, it'll take about 50 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to MXP? If you're catching an early flight from Milan Malpensa Airport to Madrid Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Madrid Airport (MAD)
If you have a late Milan Malpensa Airport to Madrid Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these options near MAD:
Grab a Madrid Airport rental car and explore Madrid and beyond with your own set of wheels. Record Go, Goldcar and Click and Rent are top outlets you can book with here.
Reserving your ride from Madrid Airport around one week ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Madrid Airport (MAD) to central Madrid
From Madrid Airport, Madrid is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
It'll take around 30 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Madrid Airport (MAD)
July is the busiest month for flights from Milan Malpensa Airport to Madrid Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Madrid in March.
The warmest month in Madrid is July, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Book your flights from Milan Malpensa Airport to Madrid Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MXP to MAD in January. Temperatures average between 0ºC (32ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) then.
Explore more of Spain
Zaragoza is just one of the many cities in Spain waiting to be discovered after you've seen Madrid. Around 274 kilometres away to the north-east, its top attractions include Plaza del Pilar, La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar.
Around 177 kilometres west of Madrid, Salamanca is another favourite stop in Spain. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Catedral de Salamanca, Salamanca, Casco Historico and Plaza Mayor.
