Travelling from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP): what you need to know
Milan is one hour ahead of Nottingham and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Leave enough time to catch your EMA to MXP flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer lines during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from East Midlands Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport. These are the top stopovers between EMA and MXP:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Palma de Mallorca Airport
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague
How to find the cheapest flights from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
$110 is currently the best price for a one-way East Midlands Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport flight. Return flights start at $224. These prices may change depending on demand.
It's a good idea to book in advance if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from EMA to MXP. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap flights from East Midlands Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best prices across every month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about East Midlands Airport (EMA)
75.1% of flights leaving from East Midlands Airport reach their destination on schedule.
East Midlands Airport is around 23 kilometres from central Nottingham. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 50 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to EMA? If you're catching an early flight from East Midlands Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
If you're arriving on a late East Midlands Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these accommodation options near MXP:
Pick up a Milano Malpensa Airport rental car and explore Milan and beyond with your own set of wheels. Surprice, RentSmart24 and Noleggiare are popular outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Milano Malpensa Airport around one week before your trip.
Getting from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to central Milan
From Milano Malpensa Airport, Milan is approximately 48 kilometres away. It takes around 45 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of around 55 minutes.
When to fly to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
July is the busiest month for flights from East Midlands Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Milan in January.
Before locking in your flight from East Midlands Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Milan, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from EMA to MXP in January. Average temperatures are between -1ºC (30ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) then.
Explore more of Italy
You've visited Milan, now it's time to explore more of Italy. Journey 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'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you're interested in discovering another major stop in Italy, head for Turin, roughly 129 kilometres west of Milan. Galleria Sabauda (Palazzo Reale), Egyptian Museum and Royal Palace of Turin are the start of reasons to visit.