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Flight deals from Lyon to Milan Malpensa

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Milan.$170 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Jul, returning Mon, 7 Jul.Return flight with Volotea and Wizz Air Malta.Outbound indirect flight with Volotea, departs from Lyon on Tue, 1 Jul, arriving in Milan Malpensa.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from Milan Malpensa on Mon, 7 Jul, arriving in Lyon.Price includes taxes and charges.From $170, select.
Milan.$172 per passenger.Departing Mon, 30 Jun, returning Sun, 6 Jul.Return flight with Volotea and Wizz Air Malta.Outbound indirect flight with Volotea, departs from Lyon on Mon, 30 Jun, arriving in Milan Malpensa.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from Milan Malpensa on Sun, 6 Jul, arriving in Lyon.Price includes taxes and charges.From $172, select.
Milan.$174 per passenger.Departing Tue, 14 Oct, returning Wed, 15 Oct.Return flight with Vueling Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Vueling Airlines, departs from Lyon on Tue, 14 Oct, arriving in Milan Malpensa.Inbound indirect flight with Vueling Airlines, departs from Milan Malpensa on Wed, 15 Oct, arriving in Lyon.Price includes taxes and charges.From $174, select.
Milan.$177 per passenger.Departing Tue, 30 Sep, returning Mon, 13 Oct.Return flight with Vueling Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Vueling Airlines, departs from Lyon on Tue, 30 Sep, arriving in Milan Malpensa.Inbound indirect flight with Vueling Airlines, departs from Milan Malpensa on Mon, 13 Oct, arriving in Lyon.Price includes taxes and charges.From $177, select.
Milan.$184 per passenger.Departing Tue, 30 Sep, returning Tue, 30 Sep.Return flight with Vueling Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Vueling Airlines, departs from Lyon on Tue, 30 Sep, arriving in Milan Malpensa.Inbound indirect flight with Vueling Airlines, departs from Milan Malpensa on Tue, 30 Sep, arriving in Lyon.Price includes taxes and charges.From $184, select.
Milan.$185 per passenger.Departing Wed, 11 Jun, returning Tue, 17 Jun.Return flight with Vueling Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Vueling Airlines, departs from Lyon on Wed, 11 Jun, arriving in Milan Malpensa.Inbound indirect flight with Vueling Airlines, departs from Milan Malpensa on Tue, 17 Jun, arriving in Lyon.Price includes taxes and charges.From $185, select.
Milan.$192 per passenger.Departing Sat, 31 May, returning Tue, 17 Jun.Return flight with Vueling Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Vueling Airlines, departs from Lyon on Sat, 31 May, arriving in Milan Malpensa.Inbound indirect flight with Vueling Airlines, departs from Milan Malpensa on Tue, 17 Jun, arriving in Lyon.Price includes taxes and charges.From $192, select.
Milan.$234 per passenger.Departing Mon, 11 Aug, returning Sat, 30 Aug.Return flight with Vueling Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Vueling Airlines, departs from Lyon on Mon, 11 Aug, arriving in Milan Malpensa.Inbound indirect flight with Vueling Airlines, departs from Milan Malpensa on Sat, 30 Aug, arriving in Lyon.Price includes taxes and charges.From $234, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Lyon to Milan Malpensa

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Lyon to Milan Malpensa flights are currently cheapest in July.
May
from $243
Jun
from $185
Jul
from $170
Aug
from $234
Sep
from $184
Oct
from $174
Nov
from $253
Dec
from $283
Jan
from $261
Feb
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Mar
from $283
Apr
from $283

Direct flights from Lyon to Milan Malpensa

Lyon to Milan Malpensa: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Lyon to Milan below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Milan Malpensa.

Lyon to Milan: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$170
Cheapest month to flyJuly
Average flight time1 hr
Most popular airlineTWIN JET
Average flights per week9

Finding cheap flights from Lyon to Milan Malpensa: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Lyon to Milan Malpensa is $170. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour is the average flight time from Lyon to Milan Malpensa.
TWIN JET flies direct from Lyon to Milan Malpensa.
As of May 2025, there are 9 flights per week flying from Lyon to Milan Malpensa.
The cheapest month to fly from Lyon to Milan Malpensa is usually May 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Lyon Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport on Tuesday, 1 July 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Milan Malpensa but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Milan is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Volotea offers the cheapest flight tickets to Milan Malpensa.

Flying from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP): what you need to know

  • The average length of a direct flight from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport is 1 hour.

  • Milan's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Lyon.

  • You can choose from 16 weekly Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport flights. The 07:00 departure with Twin Jet is the earliest available. Twin Jet operates the last service of the day at 18:25.

  • Give yourself enough time to catch your LYS to MXP flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Travelling during a peak time like September? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • Twin Jet is your ticket to exploring Milan (and maybe even some other great parts of Italy!). Browse the direct flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport offered by this popular airline.

  • The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Twin Jet.

  • The most punctual carrier that offers LYS to MXP flights is Twin Jet. Its services land without delay 70.59% of the time.

  • If you want to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between LYS and MXP:

    • Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport

    • Charles de Gaulle Airport

    • Frankfurt Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)

  • The lowest price we've found for a one-way Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport flight is $86. A return ticket is currently $170. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.

  • It's usually best to book in advance if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from LYS to MXP. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.

  • Plan your trip for November. That's the cheapest month for flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across every month.

  • Snapping up cheap flights from LYS to MXP couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a lower fare pops up.

  • Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport.

Handy information about Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)

  • 69.6% of flights leaving from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.

  • Central Lyon to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport is approximately 31 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.

  • Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.

  • Have an early flight from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near LYS:

Arriving at Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)

  • If you're coming in on a late Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near MXP:

  • Pick up a Milano Malpensa Airport rental car and discover Milan and beyond with your own wheels. Surprice, RentSmart24 and Noleggiare are well-known companies you can book with here.

  • For the lowest price, book your ride from Milano Malpensa Airport about one week ahead.

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 reach the centre driving.

  • Travelling on public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.

When to fly to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)

  • It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Milan. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in January.

  • Lock in your flight from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport for July if you want to go to Milan during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF).

  • If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LYS to MXP in January. Average temperatures are between -1ºC (30ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) then.

Explore more of Italy

  • Milan is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Italy waiting to be explored. About 483 kilometres south-east of Milan, a visit to Rome will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Colosseum, World’s smallest country Vatican City tour - City of Rome Capital, Italy (Self-Guided free walking tour) by FreeGuides.com and Trevi Fountain.

  • If you're ready to explore another side of 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.

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