Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours.
Milan's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Milan one hour ahead of London.
Every week, there are 51 London Gatwick Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport flights. To be on board as soon as possible, opt for the 06:15 easyJet flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the latest flight is at 21:05 with easyJet.
To ensure you get on your LGW to MXP flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
EasyJet offers direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Milan — and maybe even more of Italy if your schedule allows.
Most travellers choose to fly with easyJet on this route.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between LGW and MXP include:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Zurich Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport flight is R 433. A round-trip plane ticket right now is R 721. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Book seven months before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from LGW to MXP.
June is the cheapest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport. If you're looking to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from LGW to MXP.
Lock in the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from London Gatwick Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
When it comes to London Gatwick Airport's on-time performance, 69.26% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To reach London Gatwick Airport from central London, it'll take around 1 hour 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 80 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of around 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport.
Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near LGW. Whether you're boarding an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a London Gatwick Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MXP instead:
Pick up a Milano Malpensa Airport rental car and explore Milan and beyond with your own set of wheels. Surprice, RentSmart24 and Noleggiare are popular outlets you can book with here.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Milano Malpensa Airport around one week before your travel date.
Getting from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to central Milan
Milano Malpensa Airport to central Milan has a drive time of about 45 minutes. It's approximately 48 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 55 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Milan. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Milan is July, with the temperature ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF). Lock in your flights from London Gatwick Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LGW to MXP in January. Temperatures average between -1ºC (30ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) then.
Explore more of Italy
Milan is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Italy you'll want to see. Around 483 kilometres south-east of Milan, a visit to Rome will keep your itinerary busy. 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.
Turin is another essential stop in Italy and is around 129 kilometres west of Milan. No journey is complete without seeing Galleria Sabauda (Palazzo Reale), Egyptian Museum and Royal Palace of Turin.