Travelling from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from King Khaled International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport is 6 hours 5 minutes.
Milan is two hours behind Riyadh and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
You can choose from four weekly King Khaled International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport flights. The 08:55 departure with Saudia is the earliest available. Wizz Air Malta operates the last service of the day at 20:30.
Your RUH to MXP flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Travelling during a peak time like July? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Saudia is your gateway to discovering Milan (and maybe even some other great corners of Italy!). Browse the direct flights from King Khaled International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport offered by this popular carrier.
Saudia tops the list for bookings on this route.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from King Khaled International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between RUH and MXP:
King Abdulaziz International Airport
Cairo International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Right now, 114 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way King Khaled International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 229 €. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book six months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from RUH to MXP.
The cheapest month for flights from King Khaled International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
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Handy information about King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
King Khaled International Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 86.76% of flights that depart RUH arrive at their destination on time.
To get to King Khaled International Airport from central Riyadh, it'll take around 35 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching an early flight from King Khaled International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to RUH:
Arriving at Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Consider booking a hotel near MXP if you're taking a late King Khaled International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport flight. Choose one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab a Milano Malpensa Airport rental car and discover Milan and beyond with your own set of wheels. Surprice, RentSmart24 and Noleggiare are well-known companies to choose from here.
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 roughly 48 kilometres from the centre of Milan. Driving there takes about 45 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 55 minutes.
When to fly to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
July is the busiest month for flights from King Khaled International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Milan in January.
Lock in your flight from King Khaled International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport for July if you want to go to Milan during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from RUH to MXP in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
Explore more of Italy
Rome is just one of the many cities in Italy waiting to be explored after you've seen Milan. Around 483 kilometres away to the south-east, check out popular attractions including Colosseum, World’s smallest country Vatican City tour - City of Rome Capital, Italy (Self-Guided free walking tour) by FreeGuides.com and Trevi Fountain.
Turin is another favourite destination in Italy and is around 129 kilometres west of Milan. No journey is complete without dropping by Galleria Sabauda (Palazzo Reale), Egyptian Museum and Royal Palace of Turin.