Travelling from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Dublin Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 35 minutes.
Milan is one hour ahead of Dublin and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
Flights from DUB to MXP start from 06:55 — the earliest with Ryanair. The latest departure is at 18:30 with Ryanair. Overall, you can choose from 14 weekly Dublin Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport flights.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your DUB to MXP flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Travelling to Milan (and then discovering more of Italy!) is a cinch with Aer Lingus. This popular airline has direct flights from Dublin Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport.
Aer Lingus is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival performance for DUB to MXP flights is Ryanair.
If you want to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Dublin Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport. Here are the top stopovers between DUB and MXP:
Manchester Airport
Zurich Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Right now, £17 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Dublin Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is £44. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To secure cheap tickets from DUB to MXP, book your trip six months ahead of your planned departure.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Dublin Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
Picking up cheap flights from DUB to MXP is a cinch with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when fares go down.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Dublin Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport.
Handy information about Dublin Airport (DUB)
72.87% of flights that take off from Dublin Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Dublin Airport is around 13 miles from central Dublin. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 2 hours 10 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Dublin Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to DUB:
Arriving at Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
If you have a late Dublin Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near MXP:
Travel at your own speed with a Milano Malpensa Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Surprice, RentSmart24 or Noleggiare and chase adventure across Milan and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Milano Malpensa Airport about one week before your travel date.
Getting from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to central Milan
Milano Malpensa Airport is approximately 30 miles from central Milan. The drive time takes about 45 minutes.
Getting there by public transport will take you roughly 55 minutes.
When to fly to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Dublin Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Milan. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in January.
Book your flight from Dublin Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport for July if you want to visit Milan during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from DUB to MXP in January. Average temperatures are between -1ºC (30ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) then.
Explore more of Italy
Rome is just one of the many places in Italy waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Milan. Around 300 miles away to the south-east, top sights here 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.
If you're looking to explore another major stop in Italy, head for Turin, roughly 80 miles west of Milan. Galleria Sabauda (Palazzo Reale), Egyptian Museum and Royal Palace of Turin are highlights.
