Flying from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport is 1 hour 40 minutes.
Barcelona and Milan share the UTC+1 timezone. That means there's no time difference to consider.
Every week, there are 103 Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport flights. If you prefer to take off as early as possible, take the 06:15 Ryanair flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the latest flight is at 23:25 with easyJet.
Your BCN to MXP flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
There are direct flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, so getting to Milan (and then touring more of Italy!) is easy. Popular airlines that fly nonstop include:
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Ryanair.
With an impressive 88.34% of services arriving as planned, Vueling has the best on-time record for BCN to MXP flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between BCN and MXP:
Palma de Mallorca Airport
Menorca Airport
Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
At the moment, R 312 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 609. Remember that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Get cheap tickets from BCN to MXP by booking at least six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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Discover the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
79.12% of flights departing from Barcelona-El Prat Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Central Barcelona to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is around 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Expect a journey time of about 35 minutes on public transport.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near BCN. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Consider booking a hotel close to MXP if you have a late Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Milano Malpensa Airport rental car and discover Milan and beyond with your own set of wheels. Surprice, RentSmart24 and Noleggiare are leading providers you can book with here.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Milano Malpensa Airport about one week in advance of your trip.
Getting from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to central Milan
Milano Malpensa Airport is roughly 48 kilometres from the centre of Milan. Driving there takes about 45 minutes.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
When to fly to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
The quietest month for a flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport is January, while July is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Milan based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Lock in your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport for July if you want to explore Milan during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 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 its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Italy just waiting to be discovered. Around 483 kilometres south-east of Milan, a visit to Rome will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Colosseum, World’s smallest country Vatican City tour - City of Rome Capital, Italy (Self-Guided free walking tour) by FreeGuides.com and Trevi Fountain.
If you're eager to discover another corner of Italy, head for Turin, about 129 kilometres west of Milan. Galleria Sabauda (Palazzo Reale), Egyptian Museum and Royal Palace of Turin are key highlights.
