Flying from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport is 3 hours 5 minutes.
The timezone in Milan is UTC+1, which is one hour behind Helsinki.
Choose from 19 weekly Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport flights. The 08:00 departure with Finnair is the earliest flight you can take. Finnair operates the last service of the day at 16:10.
Leave plenty of time to make your HEL to MXP flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Jetting into Milan (and then discovering more of Italy!) is a breeze with Finnair. This popular carrier has direct flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Finnair.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival rate for HEL to MXP flights is Finnair.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between HEL and MXP include:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague
Stockholm Arlanda Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
RM205 is the lowest price for a one-way Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport flight. A return flight starts at RM505. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
Book ten 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 HEL to MXP.
The cheapest month for flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
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Handy information about Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, 60.23% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central Helsinki to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is around 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 45 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a relaxed start by staying near HEL. Whether you're catching an early flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MXP instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Milano Malpensa Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Surprice, RentSmart24 or Noleggiare to explore Milan and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from Milano Malpensa Airport about one week before you set off.
Getting from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to central Milan
Milano Malpensa Airport to central Milan has a drive time of about 45 minutes. It's approximately 48 kilometres away.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 55 minutes.
When to fly to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Milan. If you want a quieter vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Milan is July, with the temperature ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF). Book your flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from HEL 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 explore more of Italy. Travel about 483 kilometres south-east to Rome to tick off its leading sights. 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, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Turin is another favourite destination in Italy and is around 129 kilometres west of Milan. No journey is complete without visiting Galleria Sabauda (Palazzo Reale), Egyptian Museum and Royal Palace of Turin.