Travelling from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Milan: what you need to know
The timezone in Milan is UTC+1. The city is one hour ahead of Birmingham, where Birmingham Airport is located.
Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY) is the most popular route, with five departures a week to pick from. You can travel from BHX to BGY at 08:15 with Ryanair.
To avoid rushing for your BHX to Milan flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months such as August, it's wise to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Direct Birmingham Airport to Milan tickets are available for booking. Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY) is where you'll step off the plane.
Book your ticket with Ryanair. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Birmingham Airport to Milan.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially score a cheaper plane ticket from BHX to Milan. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these airports:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Located around 11 kilometres from the centre of Birmingham, BHX can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 25 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Birmingham Airport to Milan? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to BHX:
72% of flights that depart Birmingham Airport reach their destination on schedule.
How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Milan
RM80 is currently the best price for a one-way Birmingham Airport to Milan flight. A return plane ticket starts at RM150. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
To pick up cheap flights from BHX to Milan, book your trip 11 months ahead of your departure date.
Plan your trip for April. That's the best month for landing a bargain on Birmingham Airport to Milan tickets. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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Airports in Milan
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) is around 48 kilometres from the centre of Milan. If you're opting for a ride-share or a taxi, the drive will take roughly 50 minutes.
It'll take around 50 minutes to get there by public transport.
Consider booking a hotel near MXP if you have a late flight from Birmingham Airport to Milan. Check in to one of these accommodation options and make your first night all about rest:
Reserving your ride from Milan Malpensa Airport around one week in advance of your flight from BHX to Milan can help you lock in the lowest rate.
Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY)
After your flight from Birmingham Airport to Milan has touched down, you can make your way to the city centre in around 50 minutes by car. Central Milan is roughly 48 kilometres from Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY).
You can expect the journey to take about 1 hour on public transport.
You'll find some great places to park your luggage (and yourself) near BGY. Settle in and get cosy after your BHX to Milan flight at one of these well-located options:
Avoid paying more than you need to. Booking your ride two weeks before your arrival at BGY can help you lock in a better rate.
Milano Linate Airport (LIN)
Head to the city centre after your flight from Birmingham Airport to Milan has touched down. Central Milan is about 8 kilometres from Milano Linate Airport (LIN) and takes roughly 20 minutes to reach by taxi or ride-share.
Public transport can take you there in roughly 30 minutes.
If you don't want to travel into the centre, head for a hotel near LIN. Get settled at one of these options after your BHX to Milan flight:
Plan ahead and pocket the savings. Book your ride from LIN four weeks before your flight from Birmingham Airport to Milan for the lowest prices.
Best time to go to Milan
July is the busiest month for flights from Birmingham Airport to Milan. To avoid the crowds, plan your trip to Milan in December.
When booking your Birmingham Airport to Milan plane ticket, think about the kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Milan, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from BHX to Milan in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
More about Milan
Once you've booked your flight from Birmingham Airport to Milan, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Milan:
Teatro alla Scala and Leonardo's Last Supper Museum are just two of the top-rated attractions to add to your Milan to-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Milan Cathedral.
Explore more of Italy
Rome is just one of the many cities in Italy waiting to be explored once you've seen Milan. Around 483 kilometres away to the southeast, its top attractions include Vatican Museums, St. Peter's Basilica and Saint Peter's Square.
If you want to check out another side of Italy, consider Turin, about 129 kilometres west of Milan. Museo Nazionale del Cinema, Juventus Museum and Duomo di Torino e Cappella della Sacra Sindone are key highlights.
