Flying from Colombo to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP): What you need to know
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is Colombo's main airport. Explore your options for booking a flight from Colombo to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) leaving from here.
The timezone in Milan is UTC+1, which is four hours 30 minutes behind Colombo. Milano Malpensa Airport is located in Milan.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your flight from Colombo to MXP.
Longer lines at security and check-in are more likely if you're heading away during high season, so allow some extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Colombo
Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML)
RML is about 16 kilometres from central Colombo. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Want an easy start to your journey? Stay near Colombo Ratmalana Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Colombo to Milano Malpensa Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels are the answer:
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Maximise your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Colombo to Milano Malpensa Airport. Check out these connections between Bandaranaike International Airport and MXP:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
On public transport, you can travel from central Colombo to CMB in about 1 hour 30 minutes. The terminal is roughly 32 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 40 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Colombo to MXP flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Bandaranaike International Airport:
75.71% of flights departing Bandaranaike International Airport arrive according to schedule.
About Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Colombo to Milano Malpensa Airport. Get comfy at one of these accommodation options near MXP instead:
Grab a Milano Malpensa Airport rental car and explore Milan and beyond with your own set of wheels. Surprice, RentSmart24 and Noleggiare are popular providers to choose from here.
For the best deal, book your ride around one week ahead of your Colombo to Milano Malpensa Airport flight.
Getting from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to central Milan
Milano Malpensa Airport is roughly 40 kilometres from central Milan. How long it'll take to get there in a cab or car hire depends on the time of day. Do a little research beforehand.
It'll take around 55 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Colombo to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Colombo to Milano Malpensa Airport is 223 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 346 €. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares may change.
To find cheap flights from Colombo to MXP, book early. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights first go on sale.
Cheap Colombo to Milano Malpensa Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across the month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Colombo to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when picking your flight dates. February is the quietest month to visit Milan. July is when most people book flights from Colombo to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), which may be ideal if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
Before locking in your Colombo to MXP plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Milan, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Colombo to Milano Malpensa Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF).
More about Milan
Start your Milan trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Colombo to Milano Malpensa Airport, browse our range of hotels including:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. The Last Supper Museum, Milan Cathedral and Teatro alla Scala are attractions you won't want to skip in Milan.
Explore more of Italy
Milan has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Italy just waiting to be discovered. About 105 kilometres south-west of Milan, a visit to Turin will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Museo Nazionale del Cinema, Juventus Museum and Duomo di Torino e Cappella della Sacra Sindone.
If you want to check out another side of Italy, head for Genoa, roughly 137 kilometres south of Milan. Palazzo Ducale, Aquarium of Genoa and Ville de Gênes are the start of reasons to visit.
