Flying from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport is 2 hours 40 minutes.
Milan is one hour behind Athens and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Choose from 232 weekly Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport flights. The 07:40 departure with Aegean Airlines is the earliest you can take. EasyJet operates the latest service of the day at 23:20.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your ATH to MXP flight.
Flying during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
There are plenty of direct flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport to choose from. When planning your Milan journey, these airlines can fly you nonstop to this exciting part of Italy:
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Aegean Airlines on this route.
Sky Express ranks as the top on-time carrier for ATH to MXP flights, with 86.67% of its services reaching their destination on schedule.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between ATH and MXP:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Falcone-Borsellino Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Currently, P1,173 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is P2,691. Remember that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from ATH to MXP, book your trip six months ahead of your departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport. If you're looking to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
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Handy information about Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
When it comes to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport's on-time performance, 77.19% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central Athens to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is approximately 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Searching for a convenient hotel near ATH? If you're catching an early flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
If you're landing on a late Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these hotels near MXP:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Milano Malpensa Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Surprice, RentSmart24 or Noleggiare and experience the lesser-explored corners of Milan and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from Milano Malpensa Airport about one week in advance of your trip.
Getting from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to central Milan
Milano Malpensa Airport is approximately 48 kilometres from central Milan. The drive time takes about 45 minutes.
It takes roughly 55 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
The quietest month for a flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport is January, while July is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Milan based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Book your flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport for July if you'd like to explore Milan during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Search for cheap tickets from ATH to MXP sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Italy
You've done Milan, now it's time to discover other corners of Italy. Journey around 483 kilometres south-east to Rome to tick off its top attractions. From Colosseum to World’s smallest country Vatican City tour - City of Rome Capital, Italy (Self-Guided free walking tour) by FreeGuides.com and Trevi Fountain, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Turin is another standout destination in Italy and is around 129 kilometres west of Milan. No trip is complete without visiting Galleria Sabauda (Palazzo Reale), Egyptian Museum and Royal Palace of Turin.