Travelling from Bangkok to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP): What you need to know
Bangkok's main base, Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK), is where plenty of awesome adventures begin. Explore the options for leaving from here when booking your flight from Bangkok to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP).
Around 12 hours 10 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct Bangkok to Milan Malpensa Airport flight.
Milan is six hours behind Bangkok. Milan Malpensa Airport is located in Milan, which follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Choose from 7 direct flights each week between Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK) and Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP). This is the most popular route, with Thai Airways International offering a 12:35am departure from BKK to MXP.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport with enough time to board your flight from Bangkok to MXP.
Flying during a peak time like February? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Bangkok
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK)
You can take a direct flight from Bangkok to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) out of Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK).
Thai Airways International is a popular airline that operates direct flights from Bangkok to Milan Malpensa Airport departing from BKK.
Thai Airways is the airline most travellers choose for flights from BKK to MXP.
Thai Airways leads the way as the most punctual carrier on this route, with 96.72% of services arriving as scheduled.
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Bangkok to MXP. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK). Make a stop (and maybe make your fare cheaper) by passing through one of these popular options:
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Located around 31 kilometres from the centre of Bangkok, BKK can be reached in about 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 35 minutes.
Looking for a comfortable hotel close to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Bangkok to Milan Malpensa Airport, these accommodation options will put you a quick hop from check-in:
Of the departures from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport, 73% land on schedule at their destination.
Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
Split up your flight from Bangkok to Milan Malpensa Airport with a stop so you can recharge or cross a new place off your list. Top stopovers between Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport and MXP include:
Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)
Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
With public transport, you can travel from central Bangkok to DMK in around 1 hour 5 minutes. The terminal is roughly 24 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 35 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Bangkok to MXP flight, stay in one of these hotels near Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport:
Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport has an on-time performance of 60%. This figure provides insight into how often flights departing from this airport land at their destination on schedule.
About Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Bangkok to Milan Malpensa Airport. Get comfy at one of these accommodation options near MXP instead:
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle around one week ahead of your Bangkok to Milan Malpensa Airport flight.
Getting from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to central Milan
Milan Malpensa Airport is around 48 kilometres from central Milan. It takes around 50 minutes or so to drive to the city.
It takes roughly 50 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bangkok to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
At the moment, 215 € is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Bangkok to Milan Malpensa Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 468 €. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Snap up cheap flights from Bangkok to MXP by booking nine months ahead. Based on our research, that's the ideal time frame for finding the biggest deals.
Plan your trip for February. That's the best month for landing an incredible deal on Bangkok to Milan Malpensa Airport tickets. If you're open to different travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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Save money on your flight from Bangkok to Milan Malpensa Airport by using the search filters. Choose your preferred times, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Bangkok to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
December is the quietest month for flights from Bangkok to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), while July is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Milan based on whether you prefer a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Before locking in your Bangkok to MXP plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Milan, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Bangkok to Milan Malpensa Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF).
More about Milan
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Milan right here. Check out these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Bangkok to Milan Malpensa Airport:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to start. Leonardo's Last Supper Museum, Milan Cathedral and Teatro alla Scala are popular attractions which should be on any good Milan itinerary.
Explore more of Italy
Milan has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Italy you'll want to see. About 105 kilometres southwest of Milan, a trip to Turin will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Museo Nazionale del Cinema, Juventus Museum and Duomo di Torino e Cappella della Sacra Sindone.
Around 137 kilometres south of Milan, Genoa is another essential stop in Italy. No visit is complete without checking out Doge's Palace, Aquarium of Genoa and Acquario Genova.