Travelling from Reykjavik to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP): What you need to know
Planning your getaway begins with working out where you'll fly out of in Reykjavik. Keflavik International Airport (KEF) is the city's main base, so explore your options for booking a flight from Reykjavik to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) leaving from here.
4 hours 15 minutes is the average duration of a direct Reykjavik to Milano Malpensa Airport flight.
Milano Malpensa Airport is located in Milan. The city operates on the UTC+1 timezone and is one hour ahead of Reykjavik.
Choose from 10 direct flights each week between Keflavik International Airport (KEF) and Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP). This is the busiest route, with Icelandair offering a 8am departure from KEF to MXP.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your flight from Reykjavik to MXP.
During peak travel periods, expect longer wait times and get there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Reykjavik
Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
Go straight to your destination from Keflavik International Airport (KEF). Nonstop flights from Reykjavik to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) operate from here.
You'll have your pick of airlines that offer direct flights from Reykjavik to Milano Malpensa Airport departing from KEF. Book your seat with one of these:
easyJet is the airline with the highest number of bookings for flights from KEF to MXP.
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Reykjavik to MXP. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Keflavik International Airport (KEF). Take a break from travelling at one of these airports:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
The journey from central Reykjavik to KEF takes around 1 hour 15 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 50 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Searching for a convenient hotel near Keflavik International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Reykjavik to Milano Malpensa Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
When it comes to Keflavik International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 66.96% of flights complete their journey on time.
Reykjavik International Airport (RKV)
With public transport, you can travel from central Reykjavik to RKV in around 25 minutes. The terminal is roughly 2 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 5 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your Reykjavik to MXP flight? Relax in a hotel near Reykjavik International Airport before your holiday officially starts. Here's where you can stay:
Reykjavik International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 76.1%. This figure shows how often flights departing from this airport arrive on time.
About Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Reykjavik to Milano Malpensa Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MXP instead:
Hit the road running 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 around one week before your Reykjavik to Milano Malpensa Airport flight.
Getting from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to central Milan
Milano Malpensa Airport to central Milan is around 40 kilometres. If you're renting a car or getting a cab, plan in advance to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times may vary based on traffic conditions and the time of day.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of about 55 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Reykjavik to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Currently, P2,708 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Reykjavik to Milano Malpensa Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is P5,755. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book eight months before you want to travel. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Reykjavik to MXP.
The best month for landing cheap Reykjavik to Milano Malpensa Airport tickets is January. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then choose the dates that offer the biggest savings.
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The best time to fly from Reykjavik to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
July is the busiest month for flights from Reykjavik to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP). Plan your visit to Milan in February if you'd rather avoid peak season.
Book a Reykjavik to MXP plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Milan to range from 16ºC (61ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Reykjavik to Milano Malpensa Airport in January when temperatures are between -1ºC (30ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF).
More about Milan
Start your Milan trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Reykjavik to Milano Malpensa Airport, browse our range of hotels including:
The Last Supper Museum and Milan Cathedral are a couple of top attractions to put on your Milan to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Teatro alla Scala.
Explore more of Italy
Milan has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Italy you should also see. About 105 kilometres south-west of Milan, a visit to Turin will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Museo Nazionale del Cinema, Juventus Museum and Duomo di Torino e Cappella della Sacra Sindone.
Around 137 kilometres south of Milan, Genoa is another essential stop in Italy. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Palazzo Ducale, Aquarium of Genoa and Ville de Gênes.