Flying from Philadelphia to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP): What you need to know
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is Philadelphia's main airport. Check out your options for booking a flight from Philadelphia to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) departing from here.
Around 7 hours 55 minutes is how long you'll be in the air on a direct Philadelphia to Milano Malpensa Airport flight.
The timezone in Milan is UTC+1, which is five hours ahead of Philadelphia. Milano Malpensa Airport is located in Milan.
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) is the busiest route, with 3 direct services every week. Get from PHL to MXP on American Airlines's 9:15pm flight.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your flight from Philadelphia to MXP.
If you're travelling during a bank holiday or other peak period, allow extra time. Get there two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in Philadelphia
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Get to your destination in one go from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL). Direct flights from Philadelphia to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) can be booked from here.
You'll find a direct flight from Philadelphia to Milano Malpensa Airport with American Airlines. This popular carrier operates departures from PHL.
American Airlines is the airline most travellers choose for flights from PHL to MXP.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a travel break and possibly even explore another city. When searching for cheap flights from Philadelphia to MXP departing from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Popular options include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
PHL is around 19 kilometres from central Philadelphia. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 45 minutes.
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78.93% of flights taking off from Philadelphia International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
You'll find PHL at 8500 Essington Ave.
Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN)
TTN is about 56 kilometres from central Philadelphia. It'll take you 40 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 45 minutes.
Got an early start? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Trenton-Mercer Airport the day before your Philadelphia to MXP flight:
Flights from Trenton-Mercer Airport have a track record for punctuality, with 82.45% of them arriving right on cue.
TTN is located at Scotch Road, Terminal Building.
About Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
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To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around one week in advance of your Philadelphia to Milano Malpensa Airport flight.
Getting from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to central Milan
Milano Malpensa Airport to the centre of Milan is about 40 kilometres. If you're getting a cab or renting a car, plan ahead to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times can vary depending on traffic and the time of day.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 55 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
At the moment, ر.ق. 1,034 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Philadelphia to Milano Malpensa Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ر.ق. 2,130. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
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The best time to fly from Philadelphia to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
July is the most popular month for flights from Philadelphia to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP). Visit Milan in February if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
The warmest month in Milan is July, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC and 35ºC. Book your Philadelphia to MXP flight ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Philadelphia to Milano Malpensa Airport in January when temperatures are between -1ºC and 9ºC.
More about Milan
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Milan right here. Check out these hotels after you've booked your flight from Philadelphia to Milano Malpensa Airport:
The Last Supper Museum and Milan Cathedral are a couple of big attractions to add to your Milan to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Teatro alla Scala.
Explore more of Italy
You've done Milan, now it's time to discover other corners of Italy. Travel about 105 kilometres south-west to Turin to check off its must-visit sights. From Museo Nazionale del Cinema to Juventus Museum and Duomo di Torino e Cappella della Sacra Sindone, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you're looking to explore another corner of Italy, head for Genoa, roughly 137 kilometres south of Milan. Palazzo Ducale, Aquarium of Genoa and Ville de Gênes are the start of reasons to visit.
