Flying from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP): what you need to know
Milan's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Milan nine hours behind Gold Coast.
To ensure you catch your OOL to MXP flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as January. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
At the moment, R 6,194 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Gold Coast Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 18,203. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from OOL to MXP if you book early. Airlines often have some amazing early bird deals.
Getting cheap flights from Gold Coast Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices across the month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
74.82% of flights taking off from Gold Coast Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Gold Coast Airport is around 27 kilometres from central Gold Coast. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 40 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near OOL? If you're boarding an early flight from Gold Coast Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Consider booking a hotel close to MXP if you're taking a late Gold Coast Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Milano Malpensa Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Surprice, RentSmart24 or Noleggiare and venture far and wide through Milan and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Milano Malpensa Airport about one week before travelling.
Getting from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to central Milan
Milano Malpensa Airport is approximately 48 kilometres from the centre of Milan. The drive time takes about 45 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 55 minutes.
When to fly to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Gold Coast Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Milan. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Milan is July, with the temperature ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF). Book your flights from Gold Coast Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from OOL to MXP in January. Average temperatures are between -1ºC (30ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) then.
Explore more of Italy
Milan is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Italy just waiting to be discovered. Around 483 kilometres south-east of Milan, a trip to Rome will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Colosseum, World’s smallest country Vatican City tour - City of Rome Capital, Italy (Self-Guided free walking tour) by FreeGuides.com and Trevi Fountain.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in Italy, head for Turin, roughly 129 kilometres west of Milan. Galleria Sabauda (Palazzo Reale), Egyptian Museum and Royal Palace of Turin are among the biggest draws.
