Flying from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Kuala Lumpur: what you need to know
Kuala Lumpur is seven hours ahead of Milan, where Milano Malpensa Airport is located. Kuala Lumpur follows the UTC+8 timezone.
To avoid missing your MXP to Kuala Lumpur flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Delays at check-in and security are more likely if you're travelling during high season, so give yourself a little extra breathing room. A good rule of thumb for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially unlock a cheaper flight ticket from MXP to Kuala Lumpur. All you need to do is uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search. Break up your journey by stopping at one of these popular options:
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MXP is around 40 kilometres from central Milan. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 55 minutes.
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How to find the cheapest flights from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Kuala Lumpur
R 4,569 is currently the best price for a one-way Milano Malpensa Airport to Kuala Lumpur flight. Return flight tickets start at R 8,112. These prices can change based on demand.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to locking in a cheap flight from MXP to Kuala Lumpur. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
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Airports in Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) is around 64 kilometres from central Kuala Lumpur. If you're getting a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes about 1 hour 5 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Milano Malpensa Airport to Kuala Lumpur. Check in to one of these accommodation options near KUL instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Kuala Lumpur International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from ASIA CAR, Paradise or GoSoCar and experience more of Kuala Lumpur and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Kuala Lumpur International Airport around four weeks ahead of your flight from MXP to Kuala Lumpur.
Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB)
Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB) is about 24 kilometres from the centre of Kuala Lumpur. After your flight from Milano Malpensa Airport to Kuala Lumpur, it'll take you around 25 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
Travelling by public transport will take around 1 hour 30 minutes.
You'll find some comfortable places to drop your things at near SZB. Unwind and get cosy after your MXP to Kuala Lumpur flight at one of these perfectly located options:
No need to worry about public transport schedules or cab lines. Pick up a Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport rental car and let the journey unfold your way. Check out the rates and availability from Sixt, WAHDAH and Agtran.
Don't pay more than you need to. Booking your ride one week before your arrival at SZB will save you money.
Best time to go to Kuala Lumpur
Visit Kuala Lumpur in high season if you want a lively atmosphere, but remember that prices may be higher. Alternatively, book flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Kuala Lumpur in the low season when prices are cheaper and crowds are smaller.
Lock in a Milano Malpensa Airport to Kuala Lumpur flight ticket with a departure in March if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 21ºC (70ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Look for a cheap ticket from MXP to Kuala Lumpur around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Kuala Lumpur
Once you've booked your flight from Milano Malpensa Airport to Kuala Lumpur, choose a hotel that combines comfort with a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Kuala Lumpur:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. Merdeka Square, Petronas Twin Towers and Central Market Cultural Performances are popular attractions which should be on every Kuala Lumpur itinerary.
Explore more of Malaysia
Kota Bharu is just one of the many cities in Malaysia waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Kuala Lumpur. Around 338 kilometres away to the north, check out popular attractions including Pantai Cahaya Bulan, Siti Khadijah Market and Handicraft Village and Craft Museum, Kelantan.
Around 290 kilometres south-east of Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru is another favourite stop in Malaysia. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Sultan Abu Bakar State Mosque, Popular Book Store at Johor Bahru City Square and Danga Bay.
