Cheap Flights from Milan Malpensa to Athens International

Flying from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know

• The average length of a direct flight from Milano Malpensa Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is 2 hours 30 minutes. Athens's timezone is UTC+2, making Athens 1 hour ahead of Milan.

• There are 140 flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport each week. Get the 06:00 flight if you want to get going as early as possible. If you're keen to leave later, the last flight from MXP to ATH is 23:20.

• Travelling during a popular month like July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.

• A range of airlines provide direct flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, so jetting to Athens (and then discovering more of Greece!) is easy. Popular carriers that travel between MXP and ATH include:

  • easyJet

  • Sky Express

  • Aegean Airlines

• If you'd like to break up your flight from Milano Malpensa Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, think about adding a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' and find a city that interests you. The top stopovers on the MXP - ATH route are:

  • Skiathos Airport

  • Thessaloniki International Airport

  • Naples International Airport

• To find out if you need a visa to enter Greece, check with your carrier and the local embassy or consulate. They'll have the most up-to-date information, including additional documents you may need after booking your cheap ticket from MXP to ATH.

How to find the cheapest flights from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)

• The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Milano Malpensa Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is ر.ق.‏ 69. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ر.ق.‏ 191. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.

• Score cheap flight tickets from MXP to ATH by booking 1 month ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.

• The cheapest month for flight tickets from Milano Malpensa Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.

• Create a Price Alert for cheap flight tickets from MXP to ATH. You don't need to search every day to see whether prices have fallen. We'll notify you when the price changes.

• Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.

Handy information about Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)

• The journey from central Milan to Milano Malpensa Airport takes around 53 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic.

• Want a convenient hotel near MXP? If you're boarding an early flight from Milano Malpensa Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:

  • Suite Room Malpensa Apartment

  • la Corte di Seba Milano Malpensa

  • Malpensahouse

Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)

• Consider booking a hotel near ATH if you're taking a late flight from Milano Malpensa Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:

  • Lux Airport Apartment

  • Lepa Kuca

  • NN Luxury Room Near Athens Airport

Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens

• Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to the centre of Athens is around 37 minutes in a car. It's approximately 40 kilometres away. Find out what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing.

• It typically takes 59 minutes to get there using public transport.

When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)

• August is the busiest month for flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Athens in February.

• The warmest month in Athens is July, with the temperature ranging between 22 ºC and 37 ºC. Lock in your flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.

• January sees average temperatures of between 4 ºC and 14 ºC. Search for cheap flight tickets from MXP to ATH around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.

More about Athens

• As soon as you've locked in your flights from MXP to ATH, you'll want to find a hotel in Athens. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring this exciting city:

  • Bright Flat Near the Acropolis by Upstreet

  • Areos Apartment

  • Apollo Apartment @ Plaka

• All great journeys should include some sightseeing. Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon are attractions you won't want to skip in Athens.

Complete your Athens trip with hotels and a car rental

• We've got more party tricks than just comparing flights. Once you've secured your cheap ticket to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, check out our car rental offers that'll give you the freedom to see the sights at your own pace. Next, take a look at our exclusive rates for hotels to find the perfect Athens stay.