Travelling from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Milan: what you need to know
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is located in Melbourne. Operating on the UTC+1 timezone, Milan is 10 hours behind Melbourne.
To ensure you catch your flight from MEL to Milan, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like July and other peak periods. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
We make it a piece of cake to plan a flight from MEL to Milan with a stopover. To see all the options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight with a stop long enough to see the sights of your chosen city. Popular stopovers include:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
You can travel to Italy for tourism purposes without a visa if you have a passport from Australia. But before booking your cheap tickets from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Milan, make sure you're up to date with the latest guidelines. Visa rules can change, and you may need some travel documents if your trip is for work or other reasons.
Located around 24 kilometres from the centre of Melbourne, MEL can be reached in approximately 28 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 42 minutes.
Have an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Milan? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to MEL:
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Milan
$511 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Milan. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $1,025. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap tickets from MEL to Milan, book as early as possible. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first released.
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Airports in Milan
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to the centre of Milan is around 45 minutes by car. It's approximately 48 kilometres away.
Getting there on public transport typically takes 53 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Milan, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near MXP:
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) is about 64 kilometres from central Milan. Following your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine 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 opt for public transport, which will take about 2 hours and 18 minutes.
You'll find some great places where you can rest ahead of your adventure near BGY. Settle in and get cosy after your flight from MEL to Milan at one of these well-located options:
Best time to go to Milan
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Milan. July is the busiest month to travel to Milan. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Milan for July to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 16ºC to 35ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from MEL to Milan in January when temperatures average between -1ºC and 9ºC.
More about Milan
Once you've booked your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Milan, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Milan:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. Grande Museo del Duomo di Milano, Milan Cathedral and Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II are major attractions which should be on every Milan itinerary.
Complete your Milan trip with a car rental
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