Travelling from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Hong Kong Intl Airport (HKG): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Milan Malpensa Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport is 11 hours 30 minutes.
Hong Kong is seven hours ahead of Milan and is in the UTC+8 timezone.
Each week, there are seven Milan Malpensa Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport flights. If you prefer to be on board as early as possible, select the 11:45 Cathay Pacific flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the last departure is at 12:45 with Cathay Pacific.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your MXP to HKG flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Flying during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Travelling to Hong Kong (and then exploring more of China!) is a breeze with Cathay Pacific. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Milan Malpensa Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Cathay Pacific.
With 76.25% of its services arriving as planned, Cathay Pacific is the most punctual carrier operating MXP to HKG flights.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Milan Malpensa Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport. Here are the top stopovers between MXP and HKG:
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Munich Airport
Handy information about Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Of the flights that depart from Milan Malpensa Airport, 76% land on time at their destination.
Central Milan to Milan Malpensa Airport is around 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 50 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a leisurely start by staying near MXP. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Milan Malpensa Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Hong Kong Intl Airport (HKG)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Milan Malpensa Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near HKG instead:
When to fly to Hong Kong Intl Airport (HKG)
April is the most popular month for flights from Milan Malpensa Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Hong Kong in March.
Book your flight from Milan Malpensa Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport for July if you want to explore Hong Kong during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 27ºC (81ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MXP to HKG in January. Temperatures average between 11ºC (52ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) then.
Explore more of China
Hong Kong is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of China just waiting to be discovered. About 129 kilometres north-west of Hong Kong, a trip to Guangzhou will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Canton Tower, Baiyun Mountain and Yuyuan Garden.
If there's time to check out another major stop in China, consider Shenzhen, about 27 kilometres north-west of Hong Kong. Huangshan Mountain, The Great Wall and Mogao Grottoes are among the biggest draws.