Flying from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 45 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Barcelona Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport.
Barcelona and Milan share the UTC+1 timezone. That means you won't need to account for any time differences.
Choose from 73 weekly Barcelona Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport flights. The 05:45 departure with Vueling is the earliest flight available. EasyJet operates the latest service of the day at 23:25.
To ensure you get on your BCN to MXP flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
There's a good range of direct flights from Barcelona Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport to choose from. When organising your Milan trip, these carriers can fly you nonstop to this unmissable corner of Italy:
Most travellers choose to fly with Vueling on this route.
With a reliable 85.71% of services arriving as scheduled, Ryanair is the most punctual carrier for BCN to MXP flights.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Barcelona Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between BCN and MXP include:
Zurich Airport
Palma - Majorca Airport
Nice Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Right now, R 177 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Barcelona Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 478. Remember that fares can change due to availability when booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from BCN to MXP if you book in advance. Airlines often have some excellent early bird discounts.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Barcelona Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from BCN to MXP by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Barcelona Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport.
Handy information about Barcelona Airport (BCN)
80% of flights departing from Barcelona Airport arrive at their destination on schedule. Given its strong on-time stats, disruptions are unlikely when flying out of BCN.
Barcelona Airport is about 13 kilometres from central Barcelona. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport usually takes 30 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near BCN? If you've booked an early flight from Barcelona Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Book a hotel near MXP if you have a late Barcelona Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Follow your own route with a Milan Malpensa Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Surprice, RentSmart24 or Noleggiare and discover more of Milan and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Milan Malpensa Airport around one week before your departure date.
When to fly to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
July is the busiest month for flights from Barcelona Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Milan in March.
When booking your flight from Barcelona Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Milan, with the temperature ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from BCN to MXP in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
Explore more of Italy
Milan has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Italy you'll want to see. About 483 kilometres south-east of Milan, a visit to Rome will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like Vatican Museums, St. Peter's Basilica and Saint Peter's Square.
Turin is another standout destination in Italy and is around 129 kilometres west of Milan. No journey is complete without dropping by Museo Nazionale del Cinema, Juventus Museum and Duomo di Torino e Cappella della Sacra Sindone.
