Flying from Milan to Johannesburg: what you need to know
Organising your flight from Milan to Johannesburg begins with finding the most convenient airport to start your trip. Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) and Milano Linate Airport (LIN) are the main departure points in Milan.
Disembark at O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), the major arrival point in Johannesburg.
Johannesburg is one hour ahead of Milan and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
To ensure you catch your Milan to Johannesburg flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule to follow.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Milan to Johannesburg
To find cheap Milan to Johannesburg flights, book ahead. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when tickets first go on sale.
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Flying from Milan
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Consider adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper Milan to Johannesburg flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Milano Malpensa Airport. Break up the journey at one of these popular options:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
MXP is about 40 kilometres from central Milan. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 55 minutes.
In search of a convenient hotel near Milano Malpensa Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Milan to Johannesburg, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Of the departures from Milano Malpensa Airport, 68.23% arrive on time at their destination.
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
Get the most out of your holiday with a stopover on your Milan to Johannesburg flight. Visit family or friends or tick a new city off your list. Whatever you'd like to do, check out these stops between Orio al Serio International Airport and Johannesburg:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
BGY is about 48 kilometres from central Milan. It'll take you 1 hour or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 2 hours 20 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your flight from Milan to Johannesburg, kick back in one of these hotels close to Orio al Serio International Airport:
As far as flight punctuality goes, Orio al Serio International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 67.49%.
Milano Linate Airport (LIN)
Lock in a ticket from Milan to Johannesburg departing from Milano Linate Airport (LIN) with a stop or two. Some popular stopovers between LIN and Johannesburg include:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
From the centre of Milan, LIN is around 8 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 30 minutes to get there by car and 45 minutes or so if you're on public transport.
Rest a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your Milan to Johannesburg flight without having to rush. These accommodation options near Milano Linate Airport make it a breeze to get to the terminal if you're flying out first thing:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights reach their destinations without delays. At LIN, that rate is 79.56%.
Arriving in Johannesburg
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) is approximately 23 kilometres from the centre of Johannesburg. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 30 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you around 1 hour 10 minutes.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Milan to Johannesburg. Check in to one of these accommodation options near JNB instead:
Go where the road takes you with an O.R. Tambo International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Carwiz, Alamo or Green Motion and find adventure across Johannesburg and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from O.R. Tambo International Airport around three weeks before your trip.
Lanseria International Airport (HLA)
Central Johannesburg is located around 32 kilometres from Lanseria International Airport (HLA). As soon as your flight from Milan to Johannesburg has touched down and you've made your way through the terminal, the drive should take about 50 minutes.
The fastest way to reach your destination is with a Lanseria International Airport rental car. Collect a set of wheels from First - Car Hire, Tempest - Car Hire or Firefly powered by Hertz and set off in the blink of an eye.
Avoid potential price surges. Reserving your ride four weeks before your arrival at HLA can land you a better rate.
Best time to go to Johannesburg
July is the most popular month for flights from Milan to Johannesburg. To escape the crowds, head to Johannesburg in February.
The warmest month in Johannesburg is January, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your Milan to Johannesburg ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
Look for cheap flights from Milan to Johannesburg in July if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) on average.
More about Johannesburg
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Johannesburg right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Milan to Johannesburg:
Every great journey has to include some sightseeing. Constitution Hill, Maboneng Precinct and Johannesburg Zoo are essential stops on your Johannesburg itinerary.
Explore more of South Africa
Johannesburg is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of South Africa waiting to be explored. Around 18 kilometres west of Johannesburg, a visit to Soweto will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Mjebha Park, Tutu House - Soweto tours and Go Green Go Clean.
If you're looking to explore another great destination in South Africa, consider Pretoria, about 56 kilometres north of Johannesburg. 32 Battalion Tree of Honour, Wonderpark and Viscount Memorial Wall are the start of reasons to visit.
