Travelling from Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 15 minutes.
Frankfurt and Milan are in the UTC+1 timezone. This means there's no time difference to consider.
Flights from FRA to MXP start at 06:50 — the first with Condor. The latest departure is at 21:50 with Air Dolomiti. Overall, you can take your pick of 50 weekly Frankfurt am Main Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport flights.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your FRA to MXP flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as September. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
With direct flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport available through various airlines, getting to Milan (and then other parts of Italy) is easy. Here's who you can travel nonstop with:
Condor tops the list for bookings on this route.
With a reliable 82.54% of services arriving on schedule, Condor is the most punctual carrier operating FRA to MXP flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between FRA and MXP:
Munich Airport
Zurich Airport
Luxembourg Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
R 1,480 is currently the best price for a one-way Frankfurt am Main Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 1,967. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
Book one month before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from FRA to MXP.
Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across every month.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from FRA to MXP.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport.
Handy information about Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)
Of all flights leaving Frankfurt am Main Airport, 74% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Frankfurt to Frankfurt am Main Airport is approximately 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
The journey on public transport typically takes 20 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a relaxed start by staying near FRA. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Frankfurt am Main Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MXP instead:
Pick up a Milan Malpensa Airport rental car and explore Milan and beyond with your own set of wheels. Surprice, RentSmart24 and Noleggiare are well-known companies to choose from here.
Reserving your ride from Milan Malpensa Airport around one week in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to central Milan
From Milan Malpensa Airport, Milan is approximately 48 kilometres away. It takes around 50 minutes to drive to the centre.
It takes around 50 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
The quietest month for a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport is March, while July is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Milan based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Lock in your flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport for July if you'd like to visit 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 FRA to MXP around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Italy
Milan has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Italy you should also see. About 483 kilometres south-east of Milan, a trip to Rome will keep you busy. Start with attractions like Vatican Museums, St. Peter's Basilica and Saint Peter's Square.
If you're ready to explore another corner of Italy, head for Turin, about 129 kilometres west of Milan. Museo Nazionale del Cinema, Juventus Museum and Duomo di Torino e Cappella della Sacra Sindone are the start of reasons to visit.
