Flying from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Zayed International Airport (AUH): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Milan Malpensa Airport to Zayed International Airport is 6 hours 10 minutes.
Abu Dhabi is three hours ahead of Milan and follows the UTC+4 timezone.
Flights from MXP to AUH start at 09:55 — the first with Etihad Airways. The last departure is at 22:50 with Etihad Airways. In total, you can take your pick of 17 weekly Milan Malpensa Airport to Zayed International Airport flights.
Your MXP to AUH flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Etihad Airways has direct flights from Milan Malpensa Airport to Zayed International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Abu Dhabi — and maybe even more of the United Arab Emirates if time allows.
Most travellers choose to travel with Etihad Airways on this route.
Etihad Airways ranks as the leading on-time carrier for MXP to AUH flights, with 88.57% of services arriving as scheduled.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Milan Malpensa Airport to Zayed International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between MXP and AUH include:
Hamad International Airport
Vienna Airport
Cairo Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Zayed International Airport (AUH)
Right now, R 1,836 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Milan Malpensa Airport to Zayed International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 4,048. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book six months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from MXP to AUH.
Organise your trip for November. That's the cheapest month for flights from Milan Malpensa Airport to Zayed International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from MXP to AUH.
Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Milan Malpensa Airport to Zayed International Airport.
Handy information about Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
76% of flights that leave from Milan Malpensa Airport land at their destination on time.
Milan Malpensa Airport is about 48 kilometres from central Milan. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of around 50 minutes when using public transport.
Need a handy hotel close to MXP? If you've booked an early flight from Milan Malpensa Airport to Zayed International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Zayed International Airport (AUH)
Consider staying in a hotel near AUH if you're catching a late Milan Malpensa Airport to Zayed International Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Follow your own route with a Zayed International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Hertz, Alamo or Europcar and find adventure across Abu Dhabi and beyond.
Book your vehicle from Zayed International Airport several weeks in advance to get the lowest price possible. If you're going away during peak season, you may want to book even earlier.
Getting from Zayed International Airport (AUH) to central Abu Dhabi
Zayed International Airport to the centre of Abu Dhabi has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour.
When to fly to Zayed International Airport (AUH)
December is the busiest month for flights from Milan Malpensa Airport to Zayed International Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Abu Dhabi in May.
The warmest month in Abu Dhabi is August, with temperatures ranging between 30ºC (86ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF). Book your flights from Milan Malpensa Airport to Zayed International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from MXP to AUH in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) on average.
Explore more of the United Arab Emirates
Abu Dhabi has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of the United Arab Emirates just waiting to be discovered. Around 121 kilometres north-east of Abu Dhabi, a visit to Dubai will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Burj Khalifa, Dubai Opera and Dubai Gold Souk.
If you're eager to discover another major destination in the United Arab Emirates, head for Sharjah, about 145 kilometres north-east of Abu Dhabi. Rain Room, Al Noor Mosque and Adventureland are key highlights.
