Travelling from Milan to Palanga International Airport (PLQ): What you need to know
You can choose from a few airports when planning your flight from Milan to Palanga International Airport (PLQ). Check out your options for leaving from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) and Milano Linate Airport (LIN).
Palanga is one hour ahead of Milan. Palanga International Airport is located in Palanga, which is in the UTC+2 timezone.
To ensure you catch your flight from Milan to PLQ, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
If you're heading away during a major holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. Arrive two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
Airports in Milan
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
We make it easy to find cheap flights from Milan to PLQ that include a stopover. To explore the options departing from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between MXP and PLQ include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Riga International Airport (RIX)
Located around 48 kilometres from central Milan, MXP can be reached in about 45 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport is roughly 55 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Milan to Palanga International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by staying at one of these stays close to Milano Malpensa Airport:
68.23% of flights departing from Milano Malpensa Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
Break up your flight from Milan to Palanga International Airport with a stop so you can recharge or tick a new place off your list. Some popular stopovers between Orio al Serio International Airport and PLQ are:
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL)
Riga International Airport (RIX)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Milan to BGY in around 2 hours 20 minutes. The airport is roughly 64 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 1 hour.
Start your holiday sooner with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Milan to PLQ flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Orio al Serio International Airport:
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Orio al Serio International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 67.49%.
Milano Linate Airport (LIN)
You can book a flight ticket from Milan to Palanga International Airport (PLQ) out of Milano Linate Airport (LIN) with a stopover. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) is a busy connecting point.
LIN is around 11 kilometres from central Milan. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes about 30 minutes. If you're thinking about taking public transport, you can expect a journey of around 45 minutes.
Make catching an early Milan to Palanga International Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Book a room at one of these accommodation options close to Milano Linate Airport and head to your check-in counter without rushing:
Flights that leave from LIN arrive at their final stop as scheduled 79.56% of the time.
About Palanga International Airport (PLQ)
Book a hotel close to PLQ if you're catching a late flight from Milan to Palanga International Airport. Pick one of these accommodation options and say goodnight sooner:
Pick up a Palanga International Airport rental car and explore Palanga and beyond with your own wheels. Alamo, Toprent and Sixt are popular outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle around three weeks before your Milan to Palanga International Airport flight.
Getting from Palanga International Airport (PLQ) to central Palanga
Palanga International Airport is around 6 kilometres from central Palanga. It takes around 10 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
Travelling by public transport takes about 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Milan to Palanga International Airport (PLQ)
Currently, $144 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Milan to Palanga International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $318. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Milan to PLQ if you book ahead. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across the month when searching for your Milan to Palanga International Airport ticket.
Locking in a cheap flight ticket from Milan to PLQ is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a lower fare pops up.
Lock in a cheap flight from Milan to Palanga International Airport by using the search filters. Choose your preferred times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Milan to Palanga International Airport (PLQ)
Think about the kind of experience you want when deciding when to fly. April is the quietest month to go to Palanga. June is when most people book flights from Milan to Palanga International Airport (PLQ), which may be perfect if you're chasing more excitement.
The warmest month in Palanga is July, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Book your Milan to PLQ flight ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
Search for cheap tickets from Milan to Palanga International Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -8ºC (18ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF).
More about Palanga
Once you've booked your flight from Milan to Palanga International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Palanga:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be hard to work out where to begin. Palanga Beach, The Sculpture Park and Vanagupe Beach are top sights which should be on every Palanga itinerary.
Explore more of Lithuania
Palanga is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Lithuania you'll want to see. About 209 kilometres south-east of Palanga, a visit to Kaunas will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Old Town Kaunas, Holocaust Memorial and #KAUNAS.
Around 137 kilometres east of Palanga, Siauliai is another essential stop in Lithuania. Experience major highlights starting with Railway Museum, Photography Museum and St. George's Church.