Flying from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Milano Malpensa Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is 1 hour 35 minutes.
Milan and Barcelona are both in the UTC+1 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
Each week, there are 103 Milano Malpensa Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flights. To get going as early as possible, take the 05:45 easyJet flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the latest flight is at 23:15 with Ryanair.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your MXP to BCN flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month like July? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
There's a good range of direct flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport to choose from. When organising your Barcelona journey, these airlines can fly you nonstop to this exciting part of Spain:
Most passengers choose to travel with Ryanair on this route.
Vueling ranks as the top on-time carrier for MXP to BCN flights, with 83.09% of services arriving on schedule.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Milano Malpensa Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between MXP and BCN:
Geneve Airport
Palma de Mallorca Airport
Ibiza Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Milano Malpensa Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight is R 317. A round-trip ticket right now is R 629. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Book five months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from MXP to BCN.
The cheapest month for flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from MXP to BCN.
Find the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
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.
Milano Malpensa Airport is about 48 kilometres from central Milan. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport will take about 55 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to MXP? If you're catching an early flight from Milano Malpensa Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
If you're getting in on a late Milano Malpensa Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these options near BCN:
Go where the road takes you with a Barcelona-El Prat Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Nizacars Rent A Car and see more of Barcelona and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Barcelona-El Prat Airport about four weeks before travelling.
Getting from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to central Barcelona
Barcelona-El Prat Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from the centre of Barcelona. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
The quietest month for a flight from Milano Malpensa Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is January, while July is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Barcelona based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Barcelona is August, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from MXP to BCN in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) on average.
Explore more of Spain
You've seen Barcelona, now it's time to discover more of Spain. Travel around 257 kilometres west to Zaragoza to check off its top attractions. From Puente de Piedra to Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 402 kilometres west of Barcelona, Logroño is another favourite stop in Spain. Experience major highlights starting with Concatedral de Santa Maria de la Redonda, Museo de la Rioja and Iglesia de Santiago el Real.
