Flying from Milan to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH): What you need to know
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) is Milan's main airport. Check out your options for booking a flight from Milan to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH) taking off from here.
Around 6 hours 5 minutes is the typical travel time on a direct Milan to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport flight.
The timezone in Abu Dhabi is UTC+4, which is three hours ahead of Milan. Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport is located in Abu Dhabi.
The busiest route is from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH), with 15 direct weekly services. If you'd rather get moving right away, the earliest flight from MXP to AUH is the 9:55am Etihad Airways option. If a later start suits your schedule, the final departure is at 10:50pm with Etihad Airways.
To ensure you catch your flight from Milan to AUH, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Popular months like July or other peak periods mean longer waiting times and potential delays. Stay ahead of the crowds by arriving at the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Milan
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
You can take a direct flight from Milan to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH) departing from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP).
You'll find a direct flight from Milan to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport with Etihad Airways. This top carrier operates departures from MXP.
Etihad Airways is the airline with the highest passenger demand for flights from MXP to AUH.
Etihad Airways shines when it comes to on-time performance. A dependable 88.57% of its services on this route arrive as scheduled.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your trip and perhaps even tour another city. When browsing cheap flights from Milan to AUH departing from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to discover where you can stop along the way. Some popular options include:
Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Cairo International Airport (CAI)
MXP is about 48 kilometres from central Milan. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 50 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to Milan Malpensa Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Milan to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport, these accommodation options will put you just around the corner from the terminal:
When it comes to Milan Malpensa Airport's on-time performance, 76% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY)
Break up your flight from Milan to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or tick a new place off your list. Some great stopovers between Milan Bergamo Airport and AUH are:
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Cairo International Airport (CAI)
On public transport, you can travel from central Milan to BGY in about 1 hour. The airport is roughly 48 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 50 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your Milan to AUH flight, stay in one of these hotels near Milan Bergamo Airport:
75% of flights taking off from Milan Bergamo Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Milano Linate Airport (LIN)
Book a plane ticket from Milan to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH) departing from Milano Linate Airport (LIN) with one or more stops. Popular stopovers between LIN and AUH include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
LIN is around 8 kilometres from central Milan. Driving from the city centre to the terminal takes about 20 minutes. If you're considering public transport, expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Make catching an early Milan to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Book a room at one of these accommodation options near Milano Linate Airport and head to your check-in counter with plenty of time to spare:
LIN has an on-time performance rate of 84%. This means the majority of its flights reach their destination as expected and your plans stay right on track.
About Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH)
Book a hotel near AUH if you have a late flight from Milan to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport. Settle into one of these accommodation options and end the night sooner:
Getting from Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH) to central Abu Dhabi
Central Abu Dhabi is around 32 kilometres from Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport and takes about 30 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for getting into town, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from Milan to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH)
Currently, R 1,974 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Milan to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 5,395. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Lock in cheap flights from Milan to AUH by booking six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
November is when you're most likely to land a fantastic deal on a Milan to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport ticket. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
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The best time to fly from Milan to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH)
August is the most popular month for flights from Milan to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH). Plan your visit to Abu Dhabi in December if you'd rather avoid peak season.
Before locking in your Milan to AUH plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. August is the warmest month in Abu Dhabi, with temperatures ranging from 30ºC (86ºF) to 42ºC (108ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Milan to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport in January when temperatures are between 14ºC (57ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
More about Abu Dhabi
After booking your flight from Milan to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Abu Dhabi:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Mosque and Emirates Palace are top sights which should be on every Abu Dhabi itinerary.
Explore more of the United Arab Emirates
Abu Dhabi is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of the United Arab Emirates just waiting to be explored. About 105 kilometres northeast of Abu Dhabi, a trip to Dubai will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Burj Khalifa, Dubai Opera and Dubai Gold Souk.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in the United Arab Emirates, consider Sharjah, roughly 129 kilometres northeast of Abu Dhabi. Rain Room, Al Noor Mosque and Adventureland are key highlights.
