Flying from Milan to Frankfurt Airport (FRA): what you need to know
You can choose from multiple airports when planning your flight from Milan to Frankfurt Airport (FRA). Check out your options for leaving Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) and Milano Linate Airport (LIN).
1 hour 20 minutes is the average duration of a direct flight from Milan to Frankfurt Airport.
Milan and Frankfurt (where Frankfurt Airport is located) share the UTC+1 timezone. That means you won't have to adjust your watch when you land.
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is the most popular route. There are 79 direct departures a week to choose from. If you prefer a later start to the day, hop on the last flight with Lufthansa at 19:30. Opt for the first MXP to FRA departure with Air Dolomiti at 06:20 if you want to get going earlier.
To ensure you catch your flight from Milan to FRA, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying over a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Milan
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
You can jump on a direct flight from Milan to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) leaving from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP).
Lufthansa is a leading airline that operates direct flights from Milan to Frankfurt Airport leaving from MXP.
We make it a breeze to plan a flight from Milan to FRA that includes a stopover. To see all the options leaving from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Major stopovers between MXP and FRA include:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Brussels Airport (BRU)
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague Airport (PRG)
MXP is about 48 kilometres from central Milan. To help work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This essential traveller tool will show you the quickest route and your public transport options.
Want a leisurely start to your holiday? Stay near Milano Malpensa Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Milan to Frankfurt Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
Looking for more options for a direct flight from Milan to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)? Check out the fares jetting out of Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY).
You can board a direct flight from Milan to FRA with Lufthansa. This is one of the main airlines flying this route out of BGY.
Break up your flight from Milan to Frankfurt Airport with a stop so you can freshen up or tick a new place off your list. Top stopovers between Orio al Serio International Airport and FRA are:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Luxembourg Airport (LUX)
On public transport, you can travel from central Milan to BGY in about 2 hours and 18 minutes. The terminal is roughly 64 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 58 minutes.
Want to spoil yourself with an extra night away before your flight from Milan to FRA? Kick back in a hotel near Orio al Serio International Airport before your adventure officially starts. Stay at one of these accommodation options:
About Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Milan to Frankfurt Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near FRA instead:
Getting from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to central Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport is approximately 14 kilometres from central Frankfurt. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 21 minutes.
It takes around 37 minutes to get there by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Milan to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Lock in a one-way ticket from Milan to Frankfurt Airport from $42 or travel return from just $136. Fares listed are subject to change and may differ when you make your booking.
Get flight tickets from Milan to FRA by booking 9 months ahead. Based on flight price data, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
To snag the best price on your tickets from Milan to Frankfurt Airport, schedule your trip for June (it's when flights are cheapest). Have flexibility with your dates? Use the 'Whole month' tool to browse the most affordable day to fly.
Set up a Price Alert and keep an eye on changes on this route through email or push notifications. You'll know straight away when prices fall. It's all about timing when scoring flight tickets from Milan to FRA.
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The best time to fly from Milan to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Milan to Frankfurt Airport. July is the most popular month to travel to Frankfurt. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in February.
Think about the kind of weather that'll work with your plans for Frankfurt. The warmest month is July. Book your flights from Milan to FRA sometime then and you can expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 28ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -4ºC and 7ºC. Look for cheap flights from Milan to Frankfurt Airport sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
More about Frankfurt
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Palmengarten and Goethe House are just two of the popular attractions to add to your Frankfurt to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Frankfurt Cathedral.
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