Travelling from Seattle to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP): What you need to know
Get your holiday planning started by working out where you'll board your flight from Seattle to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP). Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE) are the main airports in Seattle.
Milano Malpensa Airport is located in Milan. The city is in the UTC+1 timezone and is eight hours ahead of Seattle.
Give yourself enough time to get on your flight from Seattle to MXP. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During peak travel periods, allow for longer wait times and be there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your trip and perhaps even tour another city. When searching for cheap flights from Seattle to MXP leaving from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can stop along the way. Popular options include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Travelling from central Seattle to SEA takes about 55 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 23 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
In search of a comfortable hotel close to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Seattle to Milano Malpensa Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport has a strong on-time record, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from SEA arrive on schedule 81.27% of the time.
Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE)
You can arrive at LKE from central Seattle in about 10 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 25 minutes to travel the 3 kilometres or so.
Flying out early in the morning? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport the day before your Seattle to MXP flight:
About Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Book a hotel close to MXP if you're catching a late flight from Seattle to Milano Malpensa Airport. Select one of these options and call it a night faster:
Travel at your own pace with a Milano Malpensa Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Surprice, RentSmart24 or Noleggiare and find adventure across Milan and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride around one week ahead of your Seattle to Milano Malpensa Airport flight.
Getting from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to central Milan
Milano Malpensa Airport is roughly 40 kilometres from central Milan. The time it takes to get to the centre in a car hire or cab depends on the time of day. Do a little research beforehand.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 55 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Right now, 201 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Seattle to Milano Malpensa Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 476 €. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Seattle to MXP. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
If you have some flexibility with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across each month when searching for your Seattle to Milano Malpensa Airport ticket.
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Filters make it easier to find a bargain for your flight from Seattle to Milano Malpensa Airport. Pick the departure times, airlines and number of stops that line up with your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the best price quickly.
The best time to fly from Seattle to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Seattle to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP). July is when most people travel to Milan. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, head there in February.
Book a Seattle to MXP plane ticket departing in July if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Milan to range from 16ºC (61ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Seattle to Milano Malpensa Airport in January when temperatures are between -1ºC (30ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF).
More about Milan
Once you've booked your flight from Seattle to Milano Malpensa Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Milan:
Your visit to Milan should come with a bit of sightseeing. Highlights that belong on your itinerary include The Last Supper Museum, Milan Cathedral and Teatro alla Scala.
Explore more of Italy
You've done Milan, now it's time to discover more of Italy. Travel about 105 kilometres south-west to Turin to check off its top sights. From Museo Nazionale del Cinema to Juventus Museum and Duomo di Torino e Cappella della Sacra Sindone, your itinerary will be busy.
Genoa is another essential stop in Italy and is around 137 kilometres south of Milan. No trip is complete without experiencing Palazzo Ducale, Aquarium of Genoa and Ville de Gênes.
