Travelling from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Milano Malpensa Airport to London Gatwick Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours.
London is one hour behind Milan and follows the UTC+0 timezone.
Choose from 206 weekly Milano Malpensa Airport to London Gatwick Airport flights. The 06:40 departure with Wizz Air Malta is the earliest you can take. EasyJet operates the latest service of the day at 22:10.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your MXP to LGW flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
Flying during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Travelling to London (and then seeing more of United Kingdom!) is easy with easyJet. This popular airline has direct flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to London Gatwick Airport.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is easyJet.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Milano Malpensa Airport to London Gatwick Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between MXP and LGW:
Geneve Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Zurich Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Milano Malpensa Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight is P1,087. A return plane ticket is currently P3,079. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Book six months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from MXP to LGW.
The cheapest month for flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to London Gatwick Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from MXP to LGW.
Find the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to London Gatwick Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Of the departures from Milano Malpensa Airport, 68.23% arrive on time at their destination.
To reach Milano Malpensa Airport from central Milan, it'll take around 45 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a stress-free start by staying near MXP. Whether you've booked an early flight from Milano Malpensa Airport to London Gatwick Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Milano Malpensa Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near LGW instead:
Follow your own route with a London Gatwick Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Green Motion, U-Save or Drivalia and chase adventure across London and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from London Gatwick Airport around three weeks before your trip.
Getting from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to central London
From London Gatwick Airport, London is approximately 80 kilometres away. It takes around 1 hour 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It'll take around 1 hour 25 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Milano Malpensa Airport to London Gatwick Airport. August is the busiest month to head to London. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
When reserving your flight from Milano Malpensa Airport to London Gatwick Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in London, with the temperature ranging from 11ºC (52ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MXP to LGW sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of United Kingdom
You've seen London, now it's time to explore more of United Kingdom. Journey about 161 kilometres north-west to Birmingham to check off its top sights. From Cadbury World to The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you're ready to explore another side of United Kingdom, head for Bristol, roughly 177 kilometres west of London. Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park are key highlights.