Travelling from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Milan: what you need to know
The timezone in Milan is UTC+1. The city is ten hours behind Melbourne, where Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is located.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your MEL to Milan flight.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
We make it easy to book plane tickets from MEL to Milan with a stopover. To see all your options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to see the sights of the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers include:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
The journey from central Melbourne to MEL takes about 40 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 19 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Have an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Milan? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near MEL:
Of all flights leaving Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% land on schedule at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Milan
R 8,276 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Milan flight. A round-trip ticket right now is R 14,180. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares may change.
To find cheap flights from MEL to Milan, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when tickets first go on sale.
Landing cheap tickets from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Milan is more likely if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to get the lowest fares across the month and land a sweet deal.
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Airports in Milan
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) is around 48 kilometres from the centre of Milan. If you're grabbing a taxi or a ride-share, the drive will take roughly 45 minutes.
It'll take around 55 minutes to get there by public transport.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Milan, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these accommodation options near MXP:
Pick up a Milano Malpensa Airport rental car and explore Milan and beyond with your own wheels. Surprice, RentSmart24 and Noleggiare are top providers you can book with here.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Milano Malpensa Airport about one week ahead of your flight from MEL to Milan.
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
After your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Milan has touched down, you can make your way to the city centre in about 1 hour by car. Central Milan is roughly 64 kilometres from Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY).
If you travel by public transport, you'll reach the centre in 2 hours 20 minutes or so.
There are some comfortable places to rest your head close to BGY. Unwind and get cosy after your MEL to Milan flight at one of these perfectly located options:
The quickest way to get to where you're going is with an Orio al Serio International Airport rental car. Collect a set of wheels from Surprice, RentSmart24 or Galdieri Rent and hit the road in a heartbeat.
Snap up a deal by securing your ride from BGY two weeks in advance. You can also expect to have a bigger selection of vehicles.
Milano Linate Airport (LIN)
Set your sights on the city centre after your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Milan has touched down. Central Milan is about 11 kilometres from Milano Linate Airport (LIN) and takes roughly 30 minutes to reach by car.
The journey will take about 45 minutes on public transport.
If you don't want to make your way into the centre, choose a hotel near LIN. Settle in at one of these stays after your MEL to Milan flight:
Stay in control of the next leg of your journey by picking up a Milano Linate Airport rental car. RentSmart24, Drivalia and Noleggiare are dependable companies for booking.
About four weeks ahead of your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Milan is a good time to book your vehicle from LIN. You're more likely to lock in a better rate or even snap up an early bird discount.
Best time to go to Milan
Before you book your flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Milan, consider which time of year works best for you. Peak season in Milan offers a bustling atmosphere and plenty to do, while the off-season brings better deals on hotels and smaller crowds.
Lock in a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Milan plane ticket with a departure in July if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 16ºC (61ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from MEL to Milan in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
More about Milan
Once you've booked your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Milan, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Milan:
Milan Cathedral and Grande Museo del Duomo di Milano are a couple of top-rated attractions to add to your Milan must-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out The Last Supper Museum.
Explore more of Italy
Milan is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Italy just waiting to be explored. Around 483 kilometres south-east of Milan, a visit to Rome will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Colosseum, Trevi Fountain and Roman Forum.
Around 129 kilometres west of Milan, Turin is another essential stop in Italy. No visit is complete without checking out Galleria Sabauda (Palazzo Reale), Egyptian Museum and Royal Palace of Turin.