Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Milan: what you need to know
Expect to be travelling for 2 hours. That's the average duration of a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Milan.
The timezone in Milan is UTC+1. The city is one hour ahead of London, where London Gatwick Airport is located.
With 27 flights a week between the two airports, London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) is the busiest route. EasyJet operates the earliest flight at 06:20. If you're eager to get more out of your day before taking off, the latest flight from LGW to MXP is with easyJet at 21:25.
For a relaxed start to your LGW to Milan flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
You can book a direct London Gatwick Airport to Milan ticket. Begin your journey at LGW and touch down at Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP).
EasyJet is a well-known carrier that operates direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Milan.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your trip and possibly even tick a new city off your list. When searching for plane tickets from LGW to Milan, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Popular options include:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
The journey from central London to LGW takes about 1 hour 20 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a taxi, you'll cover the 40 kilometres in 1 hour 5 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Milan? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near LGW:
London Gatwick Airport has an excellent on-time record, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from LGW touch down on schedule 82% of the time.
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Milan
R 478 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Milan flight. A return ticket right now is R 1,096. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To secure cheap flights from LGW to Milan, reserve your journey one month ahead of your departure.
June is the best month for scoring an awesome deal on London Gatwick Airport to Milan tickets. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
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Airports in Milan
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to central Milan takes about 50 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 48 kilometres away.
It'll take around 50 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
Consider staying in a hotel close to MXP if you're coming in on a late flight from London Gatwick Airport to Milan. Settle into one of these options and make your first night all about catching up on rest:
Booking your vehicle from Milan Malpensa Airport about one week before your flight from LGW to Milan can help you lock in the best possible rate.
Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY)
After your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Milan has hit the tarmac, you can reach the city centre in about 50 minutes by car. Central Milan is roughly 48 kilometres from Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY).
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take about 1 hour.
You'll find some comfortable places to drop your things at near BGY. Kick back and get cosy after your LGW to Milan flight at one of these well-located options:
Avoid paying extra. Reserving your ride two weeks before your arrival at BGY will help you save.
Milano Linate Airport (LIN)
Milano Linate Airport (LIN) is about 8 kilometres from the centre of Milan. It'll take you about 20 minutes to reach the city centre by car once you've stepped off your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Milan.
Public transport can get you there in around 30 minutes.
If you don't want to make your way to the centre, choose a hotel close to LIN. Check in to one of these options after your LGW to Milan flight:
Plan ahead and put that extra money in your pocket. Book your vehicle from LIN four weeks before your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Milan for the lowest prices.
Best time to go to Milan
July is the busiest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Milan. To skip the crowds, plan your trip to Milan in December.
The warmest month in Milan is July, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF). Lock in your London Gatwick Airport to Milan plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
January has average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Look for a cheap ticket from LGW to Milan around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Milan
Once you've booked your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Milan, choose a hotel that puts you right where the action is. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Milan:
Teatro alla Scala and Leonardo's Last Supper Museum are just the start of the top-rated attractions to add to your Milan must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Milan Cathedral.
Explore more of Italy
Milan has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Italy just waiting to be explored. About 483 kilometres southeast of Milan, a visit to Rome will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Vatican Museums, St. Peter's Basilica and Saint Peter's Square.
Turin is another well-known destination in Italy and is around 129 kilometres west of Milan. No journey is complete without seeing Museo Nazionale del Cinema, Juventus Museum and Duomo di Torino e Cappella della Sacra Sindone.