Travelling from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Milano Malpensa Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is 2 hours 30 minutes.
Athens is one hour ahead of Milan and follows the UTC+2 timezone.
Take your pick of 140 weekly Milano Malpensa Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flights. The 06:00 departure with easyJet is the earliest flight available. Ryanair operates the latest service of the day at 21:15.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport with enough time to board your MXP to ATH flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
A good range of airlines offer direct flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Fly nonstop to Athens with these popular carriers and discover this incredible part of Greece:
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Aegean Airlines.
With an impressive 87.5% of services arriving on schedule, Sky Express is the most punctual carrier for MXP to ATH flights.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Milano Malpensa Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between MXP and ATH:
Thessaloniki International Airport
Skiathos Airport
Naples International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
R 356 is the best price for a one-way Milano Malpensa Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 944. These fares can change based on demand.
To get cheap tickets from MXP to ATH, book your trip ten months before your planned departure.
Plan your trip for September. That's the cheapest month for flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across every month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from MXP to ATH by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
Handy information about Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Of the flights that depart from Milano Malpensa Airport, 68.23% touch down on time at their destination.
Central Milan to Milano Malpensa Airport is approximately 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 45 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to MXP? If you're boarding an early flight from Milano Malpensa Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
If you're landing on a late Milano Malpensa Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these accommodation options near ATH:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice and explore beyond Athens's main sights.
Reserving your ride from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport around three weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is approximately 40 kilometres from the centre of Athens. Driving there takes about 35 minutes.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The quietest month for a flight from Milano Malpensa Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is January, while July is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Athens based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Athens is July, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Book your flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MXP to ATH sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Greece
Athens has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Greece just waiting to be explored. Around 306 kilometres north of Athens, a trip to Thessaloniki will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Arch of Galerius, Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture.
If you're eager to discover another major stop in Greece, head for Larisa, roughly 209 kilometres north-west of Athens. Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre are the start of reasons to visit.
