Flying from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 55 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport.
The timezone in Milan is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of London.
Choose from 28 weekly London Gatwick Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport flights. The 06:20 departure with easyJet is the earliest available. EasyJet operates the latest service of the day at 21:25.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your LGW to MXP flight.
Flying during a peak time such as August? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Flying into Milan (and then seeing more of Italy!) is easy with easyJet. This popular carrier has direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is easyJet.
EasyJet is the most punctual carrier that operates LGW to MXP flights. An impressive 86.36% of its services on this route arrive as scheduled.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between LGW and MXP:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Munich Airport
Zurich Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport flight is R 633. A round-trip fare right now is R 1,138. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Book one month before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from LGW to MXP.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
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Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
London Gatwick Airport maintains a strong on-time performance, making delays less likely. Departures from LGW arrive on schedule 82% of the time.
London Gatwick Airport is around 48 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport typically takes 45 minutes.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near LGW. Whether you're boarding an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
If you're getting in on a late London Gatwick Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these accommodation options near MXP:
Hit the road running by picking up a Milan Malpensa Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Surprice, RentSmart24 or Noleggiare to explore Milan and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Milan Malpensa Airport about one week ahead of your trip.
Getting from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to central Milan
Milan Malpensa Airport to central Milan has a drive time of around 50 minutes. It's approximately 48 kilometres away.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 50 minutes.
When to fly to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
The quietest month for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport is March, while July is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Milan based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
When booking your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Milan, with the temperature ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from LGW to MXP in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
Explore more of Italy
You've done Milan, now it's time to explore other corners of Italy. Travel about 483 kilometres south-east to Rome to check off its popular sights. From Vatican Museums to St. Peter's Basilica and Saint Peter's Square, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Turin is another standout destination in Italy and is around 129 kilometres west of Milan. No trip is complete without seeing Museo Nazionale del Cinema, Juventus Museum and Duomo di Torino e Cappella della Sacra Sindone.