Flying from Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Cote D'Azur Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 5 minutes.
Nice and Milan follow the same timezone, UTC+1.
Your NCE to MXP flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Gulf Air has direct flights from Cote D'Azur Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Milan — and maybe even more of Italy if time allows.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Gulf Air.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Cote D'Azur Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between NCE and MXP:
Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport
Zurich Airport
Luxembourg Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Right now, 46 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Cote D'Azur Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 87 €. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
Book six months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from NCE to MXP.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Cote D'Azur Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from NCE to MXP.
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Handy information about Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
Of all flights departing from Cote D'Azur Airport, 74.5% land on time at their destination.
Cote D'Azur Airport is around 8 kilometres from central Nice. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Get your journey off to a relaxed start by staying near NCE. Whether you're taking an early flight from Cote D'Azur Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
If you have a late Cote D'Azur Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these accommodation options near MXP:
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.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Milano Malpensa Airport about one week ahead of your trip.
Getting from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to central Milan
Milano Malpensa Airport is approximately 48 kilometres from the centre of Milan. The drive time takes around 45 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 55 minutes.
When to fly to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
July is the busiest month for flights from Cote D'Azur Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Milan in January.
The warmest month in Milan is July, with the temperature ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF). Lock in your flights from Cote D'Azur Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from NCE to MXP in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
Explore more of Italy
You've visited Milan, now it's time to explore other corners of Italy. Travel about 483 kilometres south-east to Rome to tick 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, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 129 kilometres west of Milan, Turin is another favourite stop in Italy. Experience major highlights starting with Galleria Sabauda (Palazzo Reale), Egyptian Museum and Royal Palace of Turin.
