Travelling from Milan to London City Airport (LCY): What you need to know
When searching for your flight from Milan to London City Airport (LCY), there's a good range of airports you can fly out of. Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) and Milano Linate Airport (LIN) are Milan's main terminals.
London City Airport is located in London. The city follows the UTC+0 timezone and is one hour behind Milan.
Give yourself enough time to make your flight from Milan to LCY. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
In peak travel periods, allow for longer wait times and get there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Milan
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Milan to LCY. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP). Break the trip up (and maybe score a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Luxembourg Airport (LUX)
Located around 48 kilometres from the centre of Milan, MXP can be reached in about 45 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 55 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near Milano Malpensa Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Milan to London City Airport, these accommodation options will put you a quick hop from check-in:
68.23% of flights that depart Milano Malpensa Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
Squeeze in an extra adventure with a stopover on your flight from Milan to London City Airport. Here's where you can connect between Orio al Serio International Airport and LCY:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)
BGY is around 64 kilometres from central Milan. It'll take you 1 hour or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 2 hours 20 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Milan to LCY flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Orio al Serio International Airport:
Orio al Serio International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 67.49%. This figure reflects how often flights that leave from this airport land on time.
Milano Linate Airport (LIN)
Kick off your adventure at Milano Linate Airport (LIN) and go straight to your destination without any stops. You can book direct flights from Milan to London City Airport out of here.
Get ready to jet away with ITA Airways. It offers direct Milan to LCY plane tickets from LIN.
ITA Airways ranks first in bookings for flights from LIN to LCY.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrivals rate on this route is ITA Airways.
The journey to LIN from the centre of Milan is around 45 minutes on public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you about 30 minutes to cover the 11 kilometres or so.
Skip the rush on your departure day — stay close to Milano Linate Airport and know you'll reach the terminal with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early Milan to London City Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights touch down as expected. At LIN, that figure is 79.56%.
About London City Airport (LCY)
If you have a late flight from Milan to London City Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these options near LCY:
Travel at your own pace with a London City Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Green Motion, Europcar or Keddy By Europcar and experience more of London and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride around one week ahead of your Milan to London City Airport flight.
Getting from London City Airport (LCY) to central London
London City Airport is roughly 10 kilometres from central London. How long it'll take to get to the centre by cab or car hire depends on the time of day. Do a little research before you go.
It'll take around 35 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Milan to London City Airport (LCY)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Milan to London City Airport is R 1,160. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 2,665. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.
To find cheap flights from Milan to LCY, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when tickets first go on sale.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest Milan to London City Airport tickets throughout the entire month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
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The best time to fly from Milan to London City Airport (LCY)
June is the busiest month for flights from Milan to London City Airport (LCY). Plan your visit to London in February if you'd rather avoid peak season.
Lock in a Milan to LCY plane ticket departing in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in London to range from 11ºC (52ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Milan to London City Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF).
More about London
Start your London trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Milan to London City Airport, check out our range of accommodation options including:
The British Museum and Westminster Abbey are a couple of popular attractions to put on your London travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Big Ben.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
You've visited London, now it's time to explore other parts of the United Kingdom. Travel around 177 kilometres north-west to Birmingham to check off its must-visit sights. From The Windsor Castle to Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery and Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Bristol is another must-experience destination in the United Kingdom and is around 177 kilometres west of London. No journey is complete without seeing Banksey, Banksy's You Don't Need Planning Permission to Build Castles in the Sky and Clifton Suspension Bridge.