Travelling from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to London: what you need to know
Expect to be travelling for 2 hours 2 minutes. On average, that's the time it takes for a direct flight from Milano Malpensa Airport to London.
The timezone in London is UTC+0. The city is 1 hour behind Milan, where Milano Malpensa Airport is located.
The busiest route is from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW). Choose from 206 services every week between these two airports. If you want to get on your way as soon as possible, the earliest flight from MXP to LGW is the 06:40 Wizz Air Malta option. If you'd rather fly out later on, the final departure is at 22:10 with easyJet.
Leave enough time to catch your flight from MXP to London. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Begin your trip with a direct flight from Milano Malpensa Airport to London. From MXP, you can seamlessly jet into any of these London airports:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Stansted Airport (STN)
Direct flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to London are operated by a good range of airlines. Select your seat on any of these:
Think about adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from MXP to London. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for the departures. Take a pause at one of these airports:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
If you have a passport from Italy and are travelling to United Kingdom for tourism purposes, you won't need a visa. However, visa and entry requirements may vary based on the length of your trip and can be subject to change. For the latest information, contact your destination's nearest embassy or consulate before booking a cheap ticket from Milano Malpensa Airport to London.
Located around 48 kilometres from central Milan, MXP can be reached in approximately 45 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport is roughly 53 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to MXP? If you're catching an early flight from Milano Malpensa Airport to London, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
How to find the cheapest flights from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to London
RM61 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Milano Malpensa Airport to London. For a return flight on this route, the best price is RM152. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap tickets from MXP to London, book your journey 9 months ahead of the departure date.
May is the cheapest month for tickets from Milano Malpensa Airport to London. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
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Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to central London is roughly 31 kilometres. It takes about 57 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you around 1 hour and 1 minute.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Milano Malpensa Airport to London, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near LHR:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
The centre of London is located around 80 kilometres from London Gatwick Airport (LGW). As soon as your flight from Milano Malpensa Airport to London has landed and you've made your way out of the airport, the drive should take about 1 hour and 19 minutes.
You can expect the journey to take approximately 1 hour and 26 minutes on public transport.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel close to LGW. Here are a few options where you can kick back after your flight from MXP to London:
Best time to go to London
July is the most popular month for flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to London. To skip the crowds, plan your trip to London in February when it's quieter.
Before booking a flight from Milano Malpensa Airport to London, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in London, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC to 26ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC and 9ºC. Look for cheap flights from MXP to London sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about London
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in London right here. Check out these options after locking in your flight from Milano Malpensa Airport to London:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. Big Ben, The British Museum and Buckingham Palace are must-do's during your London adventure.
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