Travelling from Tokyo to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP): What you need to know
There are a couple of main airports to choose from in Tokyo. Check out your options leaving from Haneda Airport (HND) or Narita International Airport (NRT) when planning your flight from Tokyo to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP).
Around 15 hours 25 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct Tokyo to Milano Malpensa Airport flight.
The timezone in Milan is UTC+1, which is eight hours behind Tokyo. Milano Malpensa Airport is located in Milan.
You can pick from 5 direct flights every week between Haneda Airport (HND) and Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP). This is the most popular route, with ANA offering a 12:55am departure from HND to MXP.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your flight from Tokyo to MXP.
If you're flying during a bank holiday or other peak period, give yourself more time. Get there two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.
Airports in Tokyo
Haneda Airport (HND)
You can jump on a direct flight from Tokyo to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) departing from Haneda Airport (HND).
ANA is a well-known carrier that operates direct flights from Tokyo to Milano Malpensa Airport departing from HND.
The preferred choice for passengers flying between HND and MXP is ANA.
We make it a piece of cake to find cheap flights from Tokyo to MXP with a stopover. To explore all the options leaving from Haneda Airport (HND), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between HND and MXP include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
The distance from central Tokyo to HND is around 16 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Want a hassle-free start to your holiday? Stay near Haneda Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Tokyo to Milano Malpensa Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
73.52% of flights that leave from Haneda Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
The address for HND is 3丁目 Hanedakuko, Ota.
Narita International Airport (NRT)
Make the most of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Tokyo to Milano Malpensa Airport. Check out these connections between Narita International Airport and MXP:
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
NRT is about 64 kilometres from central Tokyo. It'll take you 1 hour or so to reach the terminal when driving from the city centre.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Narita International Airport the day before your Tokyo to MXP flight:
Narita International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 70.53%. This figure reflects how often flights that take off from this airport reach their destination on schedule.
NRT is located at 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
About Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Book a hotel near MXP if you're catching a late flight from Tokyo to Milano Malpensa Airport. Check in to one of these options and be in bed in no time flat:
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Getting from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to central Milan
The centre of Milan is around 40 kilometres from Milano Malpensa Airport. Journey times by car hire or cab will vary based on time of day, so do some research ahead of your trip.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tokyo to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
247 € is the best price for a one-way ticket from Tokyo to Milano Malpensa Airport. A return flight starts from 503 €. These prices may change depending on demand.
To pick up cheap flights from Tokyo to MXP, book ahead. Airlines generally offer lower prices when tickets are first released.
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The best time to fly from Tokyo to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
July is the busiest month for flights from Tokyo to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP). Visit Milan in February for a more low-key escape.
The warmest month in Milan is July, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF). Lock in your Tokyo to MXP plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Tokyo to Milano Malpensa Airport in January when temperatures are between -1ºC (30ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF).
More about Milan
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Milan right here. Check out these hotels after locking in your flight from Tokyo to Milano Malpensa Airport:
All great holidays should include some sightseeing. The Last Supper Museum, Milan Cathedral and Teatro alla Scala are essential stops on your Milan itinerary.
Explore more of Italy
Turin is just one of the many places in Italy waiting to be explored once you've seen Milan. Around 105 kilometres away to the south-west, its best attractions include Museo Nazionale del Cinema, Juventus Museum and Duomo di Torino e Cappella della Sacra Sindone.
Around 137 kilometres south of Milan, Genoa is another favourite stop in Italy. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Palazzo Ducale, Aquarium of Genoa and Ville de Gênes.
