Travelling from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Dubai Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 6 hours 50 minutes.
Milan is three hours behind Dubai and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Every week, there are 20 Dubai Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport flights. To take off early, opt for the 09:05 Emirates flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the last flight is at 15:55 with Emirates.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your DXB to MXP flight.
During popular months like January, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
Emirates offers direct flights from Dubai Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Milan — and maybe even more of Italy if you have time.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Emirates.
With 77.87% of services landing as planned, Emirates is the most punctual carrier operating DXB to MXP flights.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Dubai Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport. Here are the top stopovers between DXB and MXP:
Larnaca International Airport
Bahrain International Airport
Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Currently, C$145 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Dubai Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is C$295. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
Score cheap tickets from DXB to MXP by booking at least seven months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
Organize your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Dubai Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from DXB to MXP.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Dubai Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport.
Handy information about Dubai Airport (DXB)
Of all flights departing from Dubai Airport, 74.31% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Dubai to Dubai Airport is approximately 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near DXB. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Dubai Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
If you're landing on a late Dubai Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these options near MXP:
Follow your own route with a Milano Malpensa Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Surprice, RentSmart24 or Noleggiare and see more of Milan and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Milano Malpensa Airport about one week before your trip.
Getting from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to central Milan
Milano Malpensa Airport to central Milan has a drive time of around 45 minutes. It's approximately 48 kilometres away.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 55 minutes.
When to fly to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
July is the busiest month for flights from Dubai Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Milan in January.
The warmest month in Milan is July, with the temperature ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF). Lock in your flights from Dubai Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from DXB to MXP in January. Temperatures average between -1ºC (30ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) then.
Explore more of Italy
Rome is just one of the many cities in Italy waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Milan. Around 483 kilometres away to the south-east, well-known attractions 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.
Around 129 kilometres west of Milan, Turin is another favourite stop in Italy. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Galleria Sabauda (Palazzo Reale), Egyptian Museum and Royal Palace of Turin.
