Travelling from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Vancouver: what you need to know
Milano Malpensa Airport is located in Milan. Based in the UTC-7 timezone, Vancouver is eight hours behind Milan.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your MXP to Vancouver flight.
If you're jetting off during a bank holiday or another peak period, allow extra time. A good rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially unlock a cheaper flight ticket from MXP to Vancouver. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
The journey from central Milan to MXP takes around 55 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 40 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from Milano Malpensa Airport to Vancouver? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near MXP:
68.23% of flights that leave from Milano Malpensa Airport land at their destination on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Vancouver
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Milano Malpensa Airport to Vancouver flight is R 4,173. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 8,945. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from MXP to Vancouver, book early. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets are first released.
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Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is around 14 kilometres from the centre of Vancouver. If you're getting a cab or a ride-share, the drive will take roughly 25 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 35 minutes.
Consider booking a hotel near YVR if you're coming in on a late flight from Milano Malpensa Airport to Vancouver. Settle into one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Travel at your own pace with a Vancouver International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty or Avis and venture far and wide through Vancouver and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Vancouver International Airport about one week before your flight from MXP to Vancouver.
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
Once your flight from Milano Malpensa Airport to Vancouver has hit the runway, you can reach the city centre in about 5 minutes by car. Central Vancouver is roughly 2 kilometres from Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH).
You can expect the trip to take about 15 minutes on public transport.
You'll find some comfortable places to rest your head close to CXH. Unwind and get cosy after your MXP to Vancouver flight at any of these well-located options:
Generally, the sooner you book, the bigger the savings and variety of vehicles. Reserve your ride from CXH once your travel dates are set.
Abbotsford Airport (YXX)
Step off your flight from Milano Malpensa Airport to Vancouver and go straight to your hotel or start sightseeing right away. The centre of Vancouver is around 64 kilometres from Abbotsford Airport (YXX) and typically takes 1 hour to reach by car.
Public transport will get you there in about 1 hour 30 minutes.
If you don't want to make your way into the centre, head for a hotel close to YXX. Get settled at one of these stays after your MXP to Vancouver flight:
Stay in control of the next leg of your trip with an Abbotsford Airport rental car. Hertz, Thrifty and Enterprise are dependable companies for booking.
Around one week ahead of your flight from Milano Malpensa Airport to Vancouver is the ideal time to book your vehicle from YXX. You're likely to find a better rate or catch some early booking discounts.
Best time to go to Vancouver
Visit Vancouver in peak season if you like a busy atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices tend to be higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Vancouver during low season when prices are cheaper and crowds are smaller.
When booking your Milano Malpensa Airport to Vancouver flight ticket, think about the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. August is the warmest month in Vancouver, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MXP to Vancouver in December when temperatures average between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF).
More about Vancouver
Start your Vancouver trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Milano Malpensa Airport to Vancouver, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. Granville Island, Stanley Park and Science World are essential stops on your Vancouver itinerary.
Explore more of Canada
You've seen Vancouver, now it's time to explore other corners of Canada. Travel about 274 kilometres east to Kelowna to tick off its leading attractions. From Kasugai Japanese Garden to Waterfront Park and Mary Ann Collinson Memorial Park, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you want to check out another major stop in Canada, head for Kamloops, about 257 kilometres north-east of Vancouver. Riverside Park, Kamloops Art Gallery and BIG Little Science Centre are highlights.
