Flying from Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 10 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Gran Canaria Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport.
Milan is one hour ahead of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
Take your pick of five weekly Gran Canaria Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport flights. The 09:55 departure with Ryanair is the earliest flight you can take. Neos operates the latest service of the day at 20:10.
Your LPA to MXP flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Flying during a peak time such as December? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
With direct flights from Gran Canaria Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport available through various airlines, getting to Milan (and then other destinations in Italy) is a snap. Here's who you can travel nonstop with:
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Ryanair.
With 65.22% of its services landing on schedule, easyJet is the most punctual carrier offering LPA to MXP flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Gran Canaria Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here are some options between LPA and MXP:
Madrid Airport
Tenerife South Airport
Fuerteventura Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Gran Canaria Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport flight is R 564. A round-trip plane ticket right now is R 1,409. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To get cheap tickets from LPA to MXP, book your journey one month before your departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Gran Canaria Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from LPA to MXP is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as a lower fare pops up.
Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Gran Canaria Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport.
Handy information about Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
When it comes to Gran Canaria Airport's on-time performance, 70% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Gran Canaria Airport is around 26 kilometres from central Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport will take about 40 minutes.
Get your journey off to a relaxed start by staying near LPA. Whether you're catching an early flight from Gran Canaria Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
If you're coming in on a late Gran Canaria Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these accommodation options near MXP:
Go where the road takes you with a Milan Malpensa Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Surprice, RentSmart24 or Noleggiare and chase adventure across Milan and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Milan Malpensa Airport around one week before your departure date.
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 get to the centre driving.
Getting there on public transport takes about 50 minutes.
When to fly to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
July is the busiest month for flights from Gran Canaria Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Milan in March.
When reserving your flight from Gran Canaria Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Milan, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from LPA to MXP in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
Explore more of Italy
Milan has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Italy waiting to be discovered. About 483 kilometres south-east of Milan, a visit to Rome will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like Vatican Museums, St. Peter's Basilica and Saint Peter's Square.
Around 129 kilometres west of Milan, Turin is another favourite stop in Italy. Experience major highlights starting with Museo Nazionale del Cinema, Juventus Museum and Duomo di Torino e Cappella della Sacra Sindone.
