Travelling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Milan: what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Milan is 2 hours 5 minutes.
Milan is 1 hour ahead of London, where London Heathrow Airport is located. Milan operates on the UTC+1 timezone.
With 84 weekly flights between the two airports, London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) is the busiest route. British Airways operates the earliest flight at 07:20. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the last flight from LHR to MXP is with British Airways at 20:40.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your flight from LHR to Milan.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
Nonstop flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Milan are available for booking. Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) will be where your journey ends.
British Airways is a well-known airline that operates direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Milan.
Think about adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from LHR to Milan. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for the departures. Take a pause at one of these popular airports:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
If you hold a passport from United Kingdom and plan to travel to Italy for tourism purposes, you won't need a visa. However, visa and entry requirements may differ based on the reason for your trip and are subject to change. For the latest rules, check with your destination's nearest embassy or consulate before reserving a cheap ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Milan.
Located around 31 kilometres from the centre of London, LHR can be reached in approximately 57 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The same journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour and 1 minute.
After a stress-free start to your holiday? Stay near LHR. Whether you're catching an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Milan or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Milan
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Milan is $93. The cheapest price for a return flight is $159. Bear in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from LHR to Milan, book your journey 6 months ahead of your departure.
Plan your trip for February. That's the cheapest month for tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Milan. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
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Use the filters to tailor your flights from London Heathrow Airport to Milan. Simply enter your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.
Airports in Milan
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to central Milan is approximately 48 kilometres. It'll take you about 45 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 53 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Milan. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MXP instead:
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) is about 64 kilometres from the centre of Milan. Following your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Milan, it'll take you around 58 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You can also travel using public transport, which will take around 2 hours and 18 minutes.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel near BGY. Here are a few options where you can kick back after your flight from LHR to Milan:
Best time to go to Milan
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Milan. July is the most popular month for a trip to Milan. If you want a more relaxed atmosphere, go in February.
Book your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Milan for July to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 16ºC to 35ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -1ºC and 9ºC. Look for cheap flights from LHR to Milan sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Milan
Start your Milan trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Milan, explore our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to know where to start. Grande Museo del Duomo di Milano, Milan Cathedral and Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II are top sights which should feature on every Milan itinerary.
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