Travelling from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Bilbao Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 55 minutes.
Bilbao and Milan follow the same timezone, UTC+1.
Every week, there are five Bilbao Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport flights. If you want to jet off early, go for the 07:05 Vueling flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the last departure is at 23:00 with easyJet.
To ensure you catch your BIO to MXP flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak time like July? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
EasyJet has direct flights from Bilbao Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Milan — and maybe even more of Italy if you have time.
EasyJet is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
Vueling is the most punctual carrier that operates BIO to MXP flights. A dependable 95.83% of its departures on this route arrive on time.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Bilbao Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between BIO and MXP include:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Stuttgart Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Bilbao Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport flight is $29. A round-trip plane ticket right now is $64. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To secure cheap tickets from BIO to MXP, book your trip six months ahead of your departure date.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Bilbao Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
Picking up cheap flights from BIO to MXP is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as fares go down.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Bilbao Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport.
Handy information about Bilbao Airport (BIO)
Bilbao Airport maintains a strong on-time record, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from BIO arrive at their destination as scheduled 82.76% of the time.
To get to Bilbao Airport from central Bilbao, it'll take about 10 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near BIO. Whether you've booked an early flight from Bilbao Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Bilbao Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MXP instead:
Pick up a Milano Malpensa Airport rental car and explore Milan and beyond with your own set of wheels. Surprice, RentSmart24 and Noleggiare are leading providers you can book with here.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Milano Malpensa Airport about one week before you travel.
Getting from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to central Milan
Milano Malpensa Airport is roughly 48 kilometres from central Milan. Driving there takes about 45 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport typically takes 55 minutes.
When to fly to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
July is the most popular month for flights from Bilbao Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Milan in January.
Book your flight from Bilbao Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport for July if you want to explore Milan during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BIO to MXP in January. Average temperatures are between -1ºC (30ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) then.
Explore more of Italy
You've seen Milan, now it's time to discover other corners of Italy. Travel around 483 kilometres south-east to Rome to check off its leading 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, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you're ready to explore another well-known destination in Italy, head for Turin, roughly 129 kilometres west of Milan. Galleria Sabauda (Palazzo Reale), Egyptian Museum and Royal Palace of Turin are among its highlights.