Travelling from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP): what you need to know
The timezone in Milan is UTC+1, which is ten hours behind Sydney.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your SYD to MXP flight.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Sydney Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers between SYD and MXP include:
Dubai Airport
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
Singapore Changi Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Sydney Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport flight is 374 €. A return ticket is currently 717 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap tickets from SYD to MXP, book early. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Sydney Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices across each month and land a great deal.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from SYD to MXP by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Lock in the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Sydney Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Sydney Airport (SYD)
66% of flights leaving from Sydney Airport land at their destination on schedule.
To get to Sydney Airport from central Sydney, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of about 15 minutes on public transport.
Booked an early flight from Sydney Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near SYD:
Arriving at Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Sydney Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MXP instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Milan Malpensa Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Surprice, RentSmart24 or Noleggiare and see more of Milan and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from Milan Malpensa Airport around one week in advance of your trip.
When to fly to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
The quietest month for a flight from Sydney Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport is March, while July is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Milan based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Lock in your flight from Sydney Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport for July if you'd like to go to Milan during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from SYD 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
You've done Milan, now it's time to discover more of Italy. Journey about 483 kilometres south-east to Rome to check off its leading sights. From Vatican Museums to St. Peter's Basilica and Saint Peter's Square, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 129 kilometres west of Milan, Turin is another favourite stop in Italy. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Museo Nazionale del Cinema, Juventus Museum and Duomo di Torino e Cappella della Sacra Sindone.