Travelling from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Milan: what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Manchester Airport to Milan and you'll be in the air for around 2 hours 14 minutes.
Manchester Airport is located in Manchester. Based in the UTC+1 timezone, Milan is 1 hour ahead of Manchester.
With 64 flights a week between the two airports, Manchester Airport (MAN) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) is the most popular route. Ryanair operates the earliest flight at 05:50. If you'd like to get more out of your day before taking off, the latest flight from MAN to MXP is with Ryanair at 21:55.
Give yourself plenty of time to get on your flight from MAN to Milan. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like August and other peak periods. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
You can book a nonstop flight from Manchester Airport to Milan. Begin your journey at MAN and land at Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP).
You'll have your pick of carriers offering direct flights from Manchester Airport to Milan. Head off on your trip with any of these:
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your journey — and perhaps even explore a different city. When browsing flights from MAN to Milan, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Some popular options include:
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
You don't need a visa for Italy if you hold a passport from United Kingdom and are travelling for tourism purposes. Visa and travel documentation requirements are subject to changes. So before organising your flight tickets from Manchester Airport to Milan, be sure to check with your airline and your destination country's local embassy or consulate for the most up-to-date information.
Located around 18 kilometres from the centre of Manchester, MAN can be reached in approximately 29 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The same journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 5 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to MAN? If you're catching an early flight from Manchester Airport to Milan, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
How to find the cheapest flights from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Milan
ر.ق. 69 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Manchester Airport to Milan. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ر.ق. 129. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.
Book 8 months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from MAN to Milan.
April is the cheapest month for tickets from Manchester Airport to Milan. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
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Use the filters to tailor your flights from Manchester Airport to Milan. Simply select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals.
Airports in Milan
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to the centre of Milan takes around 45 minutes by car. It's approximately 48 kilometres away.
It'll take around 53 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Manchester Airport to Milan. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MXP instead:
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
As soon as your flight from Manchester Airport to Milan has arrived, you can get to the city centre in about 58 minutes by car. Central Milan is roughly 64 kilometres from Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY).
The journey will take about 2 hours and 18 minutes on public transport.
You'll find some great places to drop your things at near BGY. Settle in and get cosy after your flight from MAN to Milan at any of these well-located options:
Best time to go to Milan
July is the most popular month for flights from Manchester Airport to Milan. To escape the crowds, travel to Milan in February when things are quieter.
The warmest month in Milan is July, with the temperature ranging between 16ºC and 35ºC. Lock in your flights from Manchester Airport to Milan in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has average temperatures of between -1ºC and 9ºC. Look for cheap flights from MAN to Milan sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
More about Milan
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Milan right here. Explore these hotels once you've booked your flight from Manchester Airport to Milan:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. Grande Museo del Duomo di Milano, Milan Cathedral and Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II are top attractions which should feature on every Milan itinerary.
Complete your Milan trip with a car rental
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