Flying from Milan to Narita International Airport (NRT): What you need to know
You can choose from a few airports when organising your flight from Milan to Narita International Airport (NRT). Check out your options for taking off from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) and Milano Linate Airport (LIN).
Tokyo is eight hours ahead of Milan. Narita International Airport is located in Tokyo, which follows the UTC+9 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to make your flight from Milan to NRT. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
With more people on the move during peak seasons, it's wise to get to your terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will help you stay ahead of the crowds.
Airports in Milan
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
We make it easy to book cheap flights from Milan to NRT that include a stopover. To explore your options leaving from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between MXP and NRT include:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
MXP is about 48 kilometres from central Milan. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 55 minutes.
In search of a convenient hotel close to Milano Malpensa Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Milan to Narita International Airport, these stays will put you a quick hop from check-in:
68.23% of flights that depart Milano Malpensa Airport land at their destination on time.
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
Break up your flight from Milan to Narita International Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or tick a new place off your list. Some great stopovers between Orio al Serio International Airport and NRT include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
You can reach BGY from the centre of Milan in approximately 1 hour by car, depending on traffic. The ride on public transport will take roughly 2 hours 20 minutes to cover the 64 kilometres or so.
Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Milan to NRT flight, stay in one of these hotels near Orio al Serio International Airport:
67.49% of flights out of Orio al Serio International Airport meet their expected arrival time.
Milano Linate Airport (LIN)
Booking a flight ticket from Milan to Narita International Airport (NRT) with one or more stops can offer you more choice of departure times on top of cheaper fares. When jetting off from Milano Linate Airport (LIN), here are a few places you can detour to on the way to NRT:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
LIN is roughly 11 kilometres from central Milan. Driving from the city centre to the terminal takes about 30 minutes. If you're thinking about taking public transport, expect a journey of around 45 minutes.
Take the uncertainty out of departure day — stay near Milano Linate Airport and know you'll make it to your boarding gate with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early Milan to Narita International Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights get to their destinations without delays. At LIN, that rate is 79.56%.
About Narita International Airport (NRT)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Milan to Narita International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near NRT:
Pick up a Narita International Airport rental car and explore Tokyo and beyond with your own wheels. Airport Car Hire, JDM Rent a car and Miki Car Hire are well-known companies you can book with here.
Booking your ride around four weeks ahead of your Milan to Narita International Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
NRT is located at 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
How to find the cheapest flights from Milan to Narita International Airport (NRT)
$559 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Milan to Narita International Airport. A return flight starts from $923. These fares can change based on availability.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Milan to NRT. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
Cheap Milan to Narita International Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across the month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Milan to Narita International Airport (NRT)
Think about the kind of experience you want when deciding when to fly. April is the quietest month to visit Tokyo. July is when most people book flights from Milan to Narita International Airport (NRT), which may be ideal if you're chasing more excitement.
Before locking in your Milan to NRT flight ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. August is the warmest month in Tokyo, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
February has temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Milan to Narita International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Tokyo
Start your Tokyo trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Milan to Narita International Airport, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
You'll find loads of terrific things to do in Tokyo when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Start exploring at Tokyo Skytree followed by Tokyo Station and Fushimi Inari Daimyojin.
Explore more of Japan
Tokyo has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Japan waiting to be explored. Around 322 kilometres west of Tokyo, a visit to Nagoya will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Nagoya Castle, Sakura Park and Atsuta Shrine.
Around 209 kilometres south-west of Tokyo, Shizuoka is another essential stop in Japan. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Kiyomizu-dera, Japanese Garden and Uomachi Inari Shrine.