Travelling from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP): what you need to know
Milan is one hour ahead of Birmingham and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport with enough time to board your BHX to MXP flight.
Travelling during a peak time like August? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Birmingham Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between BHX and MXP:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Birmingham Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport flight is RM206. A round-trip ticket is currently RM415. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap tickets from BHX to MXP, book in advance. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price in every month when searching for your flight from Birmingham Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from BHX to MXP.
Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Birmingham Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport.
Handy information about Birmingham Airport (BHX)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Birmingham Airport, data shows 72% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central Birmingham to Birmingham Airport is around 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
The journey on public transport typically takes 25 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Birmingham Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to BHX:
Arriving at Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Birmingham Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MXP instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Milan Malpensa Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Surprice, RentSmart24 or Noleggiare to explore Milan and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Milan Malpensa Airport around one week before you set off.
Getting from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to central Milan
Milan Malpensa Airport is approximately 48 kilometres from central Milan. Driving there takes about 50 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 50 minutes.
When to fly to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
July is the busiest month for flights from Birmingham Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Milan in March.
When booking your flight from Birmingham Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Milan, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from BHX to MXP in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
Explore more of Italy
Rome is just one of the many places in Italy waiting to be explored once you've seen Milan. Around 483 kilometres away to the south-east, check out popular attractions including Vatican Museums, St. Peter's Basilica and Saint Peter's Square.
If you're looking to explore another corner of Italy, head for Turin, about 129 kilometres west of Milan. Museo Nazionale del Cinema, Juventus Museum and Duomo di Torino e Cappella della Sacra Sindone are among its highlights.
