Flying from Milan to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG): What you need to know
Get your trip planning started by working out where you'll take off for your flight from Milan to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) and Milano Linate Airport (LIN) are the two main airports in Milan.
Expect to be in the air for 1 hour 35 minutes. That's the average time for a direct Milan to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport flight.
Paris (where Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport is located) and Milan share the UTC+1 timezone. You'll have no time difference to factor in for your trip.
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) is the most popular route. There are 63 direct weekly departures to choose from. If you have things to do before heading off, take the last flight with easyJet at 9:55pm. Opt for the first MXP to CDG departure with easyJet at 6:20am if you'd rather not wait around.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Milan to CDG. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to skip the mad dash to your gate.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Airports in Milan
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) will have you travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Milan to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) take off from this terminal.
When jetting out of MXP, you can take a direct flight from Milan to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport with Air France.
The majority of passengers prefer to fly with Air France from MXP to CDG.
With 73.7% of services arriving as planned, easyJet is the most punctual carrier on this route.
Located around 48 kilometres from central Milan, MXP can be reached in about 50 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 50 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Milan to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to Milan Malpensa Airport:
Of all flights departing from Milan Malpensa Airport, 76% land on schedule at their destination.
Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY)
Tick a new place off your list or just take a moment to reset with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Milan to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, here's where you can stop when departing from Milan Bergamo Airport:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
BGY is about 48 kilometres from central Milan. It'll take 50 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Catching an early morning flight? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Milan Bergamo Airport the day before your Milan to CDG flight:
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, Milan Bergamo Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 75%.
Milano Linate Airport (LIN)
Get straight to the good part and take a direct flight from Milan to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport leaving from Milano Linate Airport (LIN).
Fly with one of these popular airlines offering direct Milan to CDG plane tickets from LIN:
The airline with the highest booking numbers between LIN and CDG is Air France.
The carrier with the most reliable on-time arrival rate on this route is ITA Airways.
LIN is roughly 8 kilometres from central Milan. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes about 20 minutes. If you're planning to take public transport, expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Skip the rush on your departure day — stay near Milano Linate Airport and know you'll be at your boarding gate with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early Milan to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport flight:
With 84% of its departing flights arriving when they should, LIN is a dependable starting point for any adventure.
About Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Milan to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near CDG:
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Milan to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport flight.
CDG is located at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Getting from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to central Paris
From Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, central Paris is around 26 kilometres away. It takes about 35 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Milan to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
24 € is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Milan to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. Return flights start from 70 €. These fares may change based on demand and availability.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Milan to CDG if you book in advance. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.
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The best time to fly from Milan to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Milan to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). July is the busiest month to travel to Paris. If you like your getaways a little more chill, go in January.
Book a Milan to CDG plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Paris to range from 13ºC (55ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
January has temperatures of between -2ºC (28ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Milan to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Paris
After booking your flight from Milan to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Paris:
Your trip to Paris should come with a side of sightseeing. Big-name attractions that belong on your itinerary include Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Seine River.
Explore more of France
You've done Paris, now it's time to explore other corners of France. Journey around 177 kilometres north to Lille to tick off its leading sights. From Palais des Beaux Arts to Grand'Place and Notre-Dame-de-la-Treille Cathedral at Lille, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Reims is another must-experience destination in France and is around 113 kilometres east of Paris. No trip is complete without experiencing Champagne Park, Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Champagne Centre of Visits and Krug.