Flying from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Buenos Aires: what you need to know
The timezone in Buenos Aires is UTC-3. The city is four hours behind Milan, where Milan Malpensa Airport is located.
Allow plenty of time to get on your MXP to Buenos Aires flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially score a cheaper plane ticket from MXP to Buenos Aires. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search. Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these connecting airports:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
MXP is about 40 kilometres from central Milan. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 50 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your journey? Stay near MXP. Whether you're catching an early flight from Milan Malpensa Airport to Buenos Aires or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are all about convenience:
Of all flights departing from Milan Malpensa Airport, 76% land on schedule at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Buenos Aires
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Milan Malpensa Airport to Buenos Aires flight is 358 €. The cheapest price for a return flight is 746 €. Bear in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from MXP to Buenos Aires. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
If you have flexibility with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when looking for a Milan Malpensa Airport to Buenos Aires ticket.
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Airports in Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airfield (AEP)
Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airfield (AEP) to central Buenos Aires takes about 25 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 8 kilometres away.
It takes around 40 minutes to get there by public transport.
Consider staying in a hotel close to AEP if you have a late flight from Milan Malpensa Airport to Buenos Aires. Settle into one of these accommodation options and make your first night all about rest:
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airfield around one week in advance of your flight from MXP to Buenos Aires.
Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Intl Airport (EZE)
Once your flight from Milan Malpensa Airport to Buenos Aires has arrived, you can make your way to the city centre in about 30 minutes by car. Central Buenos Aires is roughly 32 kilometres from Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Intl Airport (EZE).
If you travel by public transport, you'll reach the centre in 1 hour 15 minutes or so.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel near EZE. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your MXP to Buenos Aires flight:
Avoid paying more than you need to. Reserving your ride one week before your arrival at EZE will help you save.
Best time to go to Buenos Aires
September is the busiest month for flights from Milan Malpensa Airport to Buenos Aires. To skip the crowds, visit Buenos Aires in December.
The warmest month in Buenos Aires is January, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your Milan Malpensa Airport to Buenos Aires plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
July has average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Search for a cheap ticket from MXP to Buenos Aires around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Buenos Aires
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Buenos Aires right here. Browse these hotels after locking in your flight from Milan Malpensa Airport to Buenos Aires:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. El Ateneo Grand Splendid, Teatro Colon and Recoleta Cemetery are highlights which should feature on any well-planned Buenos Aires itinerary.
Explore more of Argentina
Buenos Aires has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Argentina just waiting to be discovered. About 274 kilometres northwest of Buenos Aires, a visit to Rosario will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like Casa Natal Che Guevara, Monumento al Che Guevara and Casa Natal de Lionel Messi.
Mar Del Plata is another essential stop in Argentina and is around 386 kilometres south of Buenos Aires. No trip is complete without visiting Teatro Colon, Playa Popular and Aquasol Water Park.