Flying from Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 5 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Gran Canaria Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport.
Milan's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Milan one hour ahead of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your LPA to MXP flight.
During popular months such as March, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a high season in general.
You can fly nonstop to Milan, Italy. Prepare for takeoff with one of these airlines that offer direct flights from Gran Canaria Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport:
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Ryanair.
Ryanair is the most punctual carrier offering LPA to MXP flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Gran Canaria Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between LPA and MXP:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Tenerife South Airport
Fuerteventura Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Gran Canaria Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport flight is 27 €. A return plane ticket is currently 71 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Book seven months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from LPA to MXP.
The cheapest month for flights from Gran Canaria Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from LPA to MXP by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Secure the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Gran Canaria Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
When it comes to Gran Canaria Airport's on-time performance, 68.09% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Gran Canaria Airport is around 26 kilometres from central Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 40 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a relaxed start by staying near LPA. Whether you're catching an early flight from Gran Canaria Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Reserve a hotel near MXP if you're on a late Gran Canaria Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Explore without limits with a Milano Malpensa Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Surprice, RentSmart24 or Noleggiare and see more of Milan and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from Milano Malpensa Airport about one week before travelling.
Getting from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to central Milan
From Milano Malpensa Airport, Milan is approximately 48 kilometres away. It takes around 45 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Travelling by public transport takes about 55 minutes.
When to fly to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
July is the most popular month for flights from Gran Canaria Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Milan in January.
Lock in your flight from Gran Canaria Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport for July if you want to go to Milan during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from LPA to MXP in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
Explore more of Italy
You've visited Milan, now it's time to discover other parts of Italy. Journey around 483 kilometres south-east to Rome to check off its leading sights. From Colosseum to World’s smallest country Vatican City tour - City of Rome Capital, Italy (Self-Guided free walking tour) by FreeGuides.com and Trevi Fountain, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 129 kilometres west of Milan, Turin is another essential stop in Italy. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Galleria Sabauda (Palazzo Reale), Egyptian Museum and Royal Palace of Turin.