Flying from Milan to Cape Town International Airport (CPT): What you need to know
When planning your flight from Milan to Cape Town International Airport (CPT), there's a good range of airports you can depart from. Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) and Milano Linate Airport (LIN) are Milan's main terminals.
Cape Town is one hour ahead of Milan. Cape Town International Airport is located in Cape Town, which follows the UTC+2 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to catch your flight from Milan to CPT. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Delays at check-in and security are more likely if you're flying during high season, so allow a bit more breathing room. The recommendation for peak times? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Milan
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Milan to CPT. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP). Break up the journey at one of these popular airports:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Located around 48 kilometres from the centre of Milan, MXP can be reached in about 45 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport is roughly 55 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near Milano Malpensa Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Milan to Cape Town International Airport, these accommodation options will put you just around the corner from the terminal:
Of the departures from Milano Malpensa Airport, 68.23% land on time at their destination.
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
Knock a new city off your list or just take some time to unwind with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from Milan to Cape Town International Airport, here's where you can stop when taking off from Orio al Serio International Airport:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
You can get to BGY from the centre of Milan in about 1 hour by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 2 hours 20 minutes to cover the 64 kilometres or so.
Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Milan to CPT flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Orio al Serio International Airport:
67.49% of flights out of Orio al Serio International Airport make it to their destination as expected.
Milano Linate Airport (LIN)
Choosing a plane ticket from Milan to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) with a stop or two can give you more choice of departure times on top of cheaper fares. When departing from Milano Linate Airport (LIN), here's where you can detour to on the way to CPT:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
The journey to LIN from the centre of Milan is around 45 minutes on public transport. If you're in a car, it'll take you roughly 30 minutes to cover the 11 kilometres or so.
Make catching an early Milan to Cape Town International Airport flight the easiest part of your trip. Book a room at one of these hotels close to Milano Linate Airport and head to your check-in counter feeling relaxed and unhurried:
Flights that depart from LIN land at their destination within the scheduled time frame 79.56% of the time.
About Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
Reserve a hotel near CPT if you have a late flight from Milan to Cape Town International Airport. Choose one of these options and end the night sooner:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Cape Town International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Europcar, Carwiz or First - Car Hire and experience the lesser-explored corners of Cape Town and beyond.
Booking your vehicle around one week in advance of your Milan to Cape Town International Airport flight can help you secure the lowest rate.
How to find the cheapest flights from Milan to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Milan to Cape Town International Airport is R 5,794. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 10,113. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap flights from Milan to CPT, book ahead. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
Cheap Milan to Cape Town International Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across every month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Milan to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Milan to Cape Town International Airport (CPT). June is when most people travel to Cape Town. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, go in April.
Lock in a Milan to CPT plane ticket departing in February if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Cape Town to range from 16ºC (61ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Milan to Cape Town International Airport in July when temperatures are between 9ºC (48ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF).
More about Cape Town
Start your Cape Town trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Milan to Cape Town International Airport, browse our range of hotels including:
Table Mountain and Cecilia, Table Mountain are just a couple of the major attractions to put on your Cape Town travel itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out The Rock.
Explore more of South Africa
Saldanha is just one of the many cities in South Africa waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Cape Town. Around 121 kilometres away to the north-west, top sights here include North Head Lighthouse, Saldanha Bay Harbour and NG Kerk Saldanha.
Ceres is another must-experience destination in South Africa and is around 97 kilometres north-east of Cape Town. No trip is complete without visiting Ceres Mountain Fynbos Nature Reserve, Ceres Mosque and Ceres Sportgronde.
