Travelling from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Mexico City: what you need to know
The timezone in Mexico City is UTC-6. The city is seven hours behind Milan, where Milano Malpensa Airport is located.
Give yourself enough time to make your MXP to Mexico City flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Delays at check-in and security are likely if you're jetting off during high season, so allow even more breathing space. A good general rule for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially score a cheaper flight ticket from MXP to Mexico City. All you need to do is deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Located around 40 kilometres from the centre of Milan, MXP can be reached in about 45 minutes by car. The journey on public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
Looking for a hotel close to MXP? If you've booked an early flight from Milano Malpensa Airport to Mexico City, these stays set you up for a seamless send-off:
68.23% of flights that take off from Milano Malpensa Airport reach their destination on schedule.
How to find the cheapest flights from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Mexico City
R 6,075 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Milano Malpensa Airport to Mexico City flight. A return flight ticket right now is R 11,555. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares may change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to land cheap flights from MXP to Mexico City if you book ahead. Airlines often have some excellent early bird discounts.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, take advantage of the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your Milano Malpensa Airport to Mexico City ticket.
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Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to the centre of Mexico City takes around 25 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 8 kilometres away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Milano Malpensa Airport to Mexico City, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near MEX:
Grab a Benito Juarez International Airport rental car and discover Mexico City and beyond with your own set of wheels. INFINITY RENT, MEX and America are leading providers to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Benito Juarez International Airport about four weeks before your flight from MXP to Mexico City.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
The centre of Mexico City is around 40 kilometres from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU). After your flight from Milano Malpensa Airport to Mexico City has touched down and you've made your way to arrivals, the drive should be around 55 minutes.
The journey will take about 1 hour 45 minutes on public transport.
There are some terrific places to lay your head within a short drive of NLU. Switch to relaxation mode at Verticca Hotel after your MXP to Mexico City flight.
No need to worry about public transport schedules or long cab lines. Pick up a Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport rental car and take your journey in whatever direction you like. Compare rates and availability from Europcar, MEX and Keddy By Europcar.
Avoid potential price surges. Securing your ride one week ahead of your arrival at NLU will help you save.
Best time to go to Mexico City
Before booking your flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Mexico City, consider which time of year is best for you. High season in Mexico City offers a lively atmosphere and plenty to do, while low season brings cheaper hotel deals and smaller crowds.
Lock in a Milano Malpensa Airport to Mexico City flight ticket with a departure in April if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 10ºC (50ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from MXP to Mexico City in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF) on average.
More about Mexico City
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Mexico City right here. Explore these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Milano Malpensa Airport to Mexico City:
Chapultepec Park and Zocalo are a couple of leading attractions to put on your Mexico City to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out National Museum of Anthropology.
Explore more of Mexico
Mexico City is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Mexico you'll want to see. Around 467 kilometres west of Mexico City, a visit to Guadalajara will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like Teatro Degollado, Portales Tlaquepaque Park and Zoologico Guadalajara.
If you're eager to discover another corner of Mexico, head for Puebla, roughly 105 kilometres south-east of Mexico City. Mirador de Los Fuertes, Cuexcomate and Street of Candies are the start of reasons to visit.
