Flying from Faro Airport (FAO) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 45 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Faro Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport.
Milan is one hour ahead of Faro and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your FAO to MXP flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as August? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Getting to Milan (and then seeing more of Italy!) is easy with easyJet. This popular airline offers direct flights from Faro Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport.
EasyJet is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Faro Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between FAO and MXP:
Nantes Atlantique Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Faro Airport (FAO) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Faro Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport flight is $76. A round-trip plane ticket is currently $202. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To score cheap tickets from FAO to MXP, reserve your journey 11 months before your departure.
October is the cheapest month for flights from Faro Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport. If you'd like to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
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Handy information about Faro Airport (FAO)
Of the flights that depart from Faro Airport, 76.66% land on schedule at their destination.
To get to Faro Airport from central Faro, it takes around 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour 35 minutes when using public transport.
Need a handy hotel near FAO? If you're catching an early flight from Faro Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Faro Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MXP instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Milano Malpensa Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Surprice, RentSmart24 or Noleggiare and see more of Milan and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Milano Malpensa Airport around one week ahead of your trip.
Getting from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to central Milan
Milano Malpensa Airport is roughly 48 kilometres from central Milan. The drive time takes about 45 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you around 55 minutes.
When to fly to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Faro Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Milan. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Milan is July, with the temperature ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF). Book your flights from Faro Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from FAO to MXP in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
Explore more of Italy
Rome is just one of the many cities in Italy waiting to be explored once you've seen Milan. Around 483 kilometres away to the south-east, its top attractions include Colosseum, World’s smallest country Vatican City tour - City of Rome Capital, Italy (Self-Guided free walking tour) by FreeGuides.com and Trevi Fountain.
Around 129 kilometres west of Milan, Turin is another essential stop in Italy. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Galleria Sabauda (Palazzo Reale), Egyptian Museum and Royal Palace of Turin.