Flying from Milan to Stansted Airport (STN): What you need to know
Planning your flight from Milan to Stansted Airport (STN) begins with finding the right airport to jet off from. Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) and Milano Linate Airport (LIN) are the main departure points in Milan.
Around 2 hours 5 minutes is the usual time it takes for a direct Milan to Stansted Airport flight.
The timezone in London is UTC+0, which is one hour behind Milan. Stansted Airport is located in London.
With 23 direct flights a week between the two airports, Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Stansted Airport (STN) is the most popular route. Ryanair operates the earliest flight at 5:45am. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the last departure from MXP to STN is with Ryanair at 11:40pm.
Leave plenty of time to catch your flight from Milan to STN. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're heading away during a bank holiday or other peak period, give yourself more time. Arrive two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at check-in and security will be longer.
Airports in Milan
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) provides a hassle-free way to reach your destination. Nonstop flights from Milan to Stansted Airport (STN) depart from this terminal.
Ryanair is a well-known carrier that operates direct flights from Milan to Stansted Airport leaving from MXP.
Ryanair is the airline with the highest passenger demand for flights from MXP to STN.
Among carriers on this route, Ryanair leads the way for on-time arrivals.
Travelling from central Milan to MXP takes around 55 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
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68.23% of flights leaving from Milano Malpensa Airport make it to their destination on time.
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
You can book a direct Milan to Stansted Airport (STN) plane ticket out of Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY). See if flying from BGY works better for your plans.
Take a direct flight from Milan to STN with Ryanair. This is one of the top airlines that operates this route out of BGY.
Ryanair has the largest share of bookings on the BGY to STN route.
Among the carriers operating flights between Orio al Serio International Airport and Stansted Airport, Ryanair has the highest rate of on-time arrivals.
You can arrive at BGY from the centre of Milan in approximately 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.
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As far as flight punctuality goes, Orio al Serio International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 67.49%.
Milano Linate Airport (LIN)
Book a plane ticket from Milan to Stansted Airport (STN) out of Milano Linate Airport (LIN) with a stop or two. Popular stopovers between LIN and STN include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
LIN is around 11 kilometres from central Milan. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes about 30 minutes. If you're planning to use public transport, expect a journey of around 45 minutes.
Take the uncertainty out of departure day — stay near Milano Linate Airport and know you'll get to your gate with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early Milan to Stansted Airport flight:
Flights that depart from LIN arrive at their final stop on schedule 79.56% of the time.
About Stansted Airport (STN)
Have a late flight from Milan to Stansted Airport? Don't let it rob you of real rest. Check in to one of these hotels near STN and hit the lights earlier:
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Booking your ride around four weeks in advance of your Milan to Stansted Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Stansted Airport (STN) to central London
Stansted Airport is around 64 kilometres from central London. It takes around 1 hour or so to get to the city by car.
Travelling by public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Milan to Stansted Airport (STN)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Milan to Stansted Airport is R 351. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 685. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares can change.
To find cheap flights from Milan to STN, book early. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first released.
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The best time to fly from Milan to Stansted Airport (STN)
Think about your travel style when deciding your trip dates. April is the quietest month to go to London. August is when most people book flights from Milan to Stansted Airport (STN), which may be ideal if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
The warmest month in London is July, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Lock in your Milan to STN plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Milan to Stansted Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about London
Once you've booked your flight from Milan to Stansted Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring London:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be tricky to know where to start. The British Museum, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben are highlights which should feature on any well-planned London itinerary.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
Birmingham is just one of the many places in the United Kingdom waiting to be explored after you've seen London. Around 161 kilometres away to the north-west, check out popular attractions including The Windsor Castle, Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery and Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre.
Around 193 kilometres west of London, Bristol is another favourite stop in the United Kingdom. Start your sightseeing at Banksey, Banksy's You Don't Need Planning Permission to Build Castles in the Sky and Clifton Suspension Bridge.