Travelling from Warsaw to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP): what you need to know
Start your travel planning by considering where you'll board your flight from Warsaw to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP). Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) and Warsaw-Modlin Airport (WMI) are the main airports in Warsaw.
The average length of a direct flight from Warsaw to Milano Malpensa Airport is 2 hours 12 minutes.
Milan (where Milano Malpensa Airport is located) and Warsaw share the UTC+1 timezone. You can plan your trip without factoring in timezone differences.
With 21 direct flights a week between the two airports, Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) is the most popular route. LOT operates the earliest flight at 07:30. If you prefer to get more out of your day before flying, the last flight from WAW to MXP is with LOT at 20:40.
Your flight from Warsaw to MXP won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Popular months like July or other peak seasons mean bigger queues and potential delays. Stick to your schedule by getting to the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Warsaw
Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW)
Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) will have you travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Warsaw to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) can be booked from this terminal.
You'll find a direct flight from Warsaw to Milano Malpensa Airport with LOT. This top airline operates departures from WAW.
WAW is approximately 8 kilometres from the centre of Warsaw. To work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This useful traveller tool will give you the quickest route and your public transport options.
Planning to catch an early flight from Warsaw to Milano Malpensa Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near Frederic Chopin Airport:
Warsaw-Modlin Airport (WMI)
Looking to fly out of Warsaw-Modlin Airport (WMI)? You can reserve a direct flight from Warsaw to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) out of this busy hub.
Visit family or friends or just take a moment to stretch your legs with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Warsaw to Milano Malpensa Airport, check out these options when leaving from Warsaw-Modlin Airport:
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Naples International Airport (NAP)
Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
You can get to WMI from central Warsaw in approximately 50 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 1 minute to travel the 40 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your flight from Warsaw to MXP? Check in to a hotel near Warsaw-Modlin Airport before your break officially starts. Consider one of these stays:
About Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Book a hotel close to MXP if you're taking a late flight from Warsaw to Milano Malpensa Airport. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to central Milan
Milano Malpensa Airport is approximately 48 kilometres from the centre of Milan. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is about 45 minutes.
It typically takes 53 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Warsaw to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Warsaw to Milano Malpensa Airport is C$24. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$48. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's a good idea to book 9 months ahead. Flight price data suggests you're more likely to find flight tickets from Warsaw to MXP then.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Warsaw to Milano Malpensa Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the best price across every month.
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The best time to fly from Warsaw to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
July is the busiest month to catch a flight from Warsaw to Milano Malpensa Airport while February is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to visit Milan, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
The warmest month in Milan is July, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC and 35ºC. Book your flights from Warsaw to MXP in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Travel in January if you want cooler conditions. Temperatures average between -1ºC and 9ºC. However, this city promises a good time whenever you book your cheap flights from Warsaw to Milano Malpensa Airport.
More about Milan
Start your Milan trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Warsaw to Milano Malpensa Airport, explore our range of accommodation options including:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Grande Museo del Duomo di Milano, Milan Cathedral and Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II are must-do's during your Milan adventure.
Complete your Milan trip with a car rental
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