Travelling from Hamad International Airport (DOH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Hamad International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 6 hours 20 minutes.
Milan is two hours behind Doha and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Flights from DOH to MXP start from 02:00 — the earliest with Qatar Airways. The latest departure is at 15:50 with Qatar Airways. Overall, there are 26 weekly Hamad International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your DOH to MXP flight.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Qatar Airways has direct flights from Hamad International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Milan — and maybe even more of Italy if your schedule allows.
Most travellers choose to travel with Qatar Airways on this route.
With an impressive 89.73% of services arriving as scheduled, Qatar Airways has the best on-time performance for DOH to MXP flights.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Hamad International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers between DOH and MXP include:
Zurich Airport
Vienna International Airport
Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Hamad International Airport (DOH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Hamad International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport flight is R 2,832. A return plane ticket is currently R 5,311. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Get cheap tickets from DOH to MXP by booking eight months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
July is the cheapest month for flights from Hamad International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport. If you're looking to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
Landing cheap flights from DOH to MXP is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when fares go down.
Discover the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Hamad International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Hamad International Airport scores high marks for on-time performance. 83.59% of flights that depart DOH land on time.
Central Doha to Hamad International Airport is approximately 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Expect a trip time of roughly 40 minutes on public transport.
Booked an early flight from Hamad International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to DOH:
Arriving at Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Hamad International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near MXP instead:
Pick up a Milano Malpensa Airport rental car and discover Milan and beyond with your own wheels. Surprice, RentSmart24 and Noleggiare are well-known companies to choose from here.
Reserving your ride from Milano Malpensa Airport about one week ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to central Milan
Milano Malpensa Airport is roughly 48 kilometres from central Milan. The drive time takes around 45 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of about 55 minutes.
When to fly to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
July is the most popular month for flights from Hamad International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Milan in January.
Lock in your flight from Hamad International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport for July if you'd like to explore Milan during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Look for cheap tickets from DOH to MXP sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Italy
Milan is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Italy waiting to be explored. Around 483 kilometres south-east of Milan, a trip to Rome will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions 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.
Around 129 kilometres west of Milan, Turin is another essential stop in Italy. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Galleria Sabauda (Palazzo Reale), Egyptian Museum and Royal Palace of Turin.