Travelling from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP): what you need to know
Milan's timezone is UTC+1, making Milan five hours ahead of Washington DC.
To ensure you get on your IAD to MXP flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Washington Dulles International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between IAD and MXP include:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Right now, ج.م. 15,428 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Washington Dulles International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ج.م. 24,094. Remember that fares could change due to availability when booking.
It's usually best to book ahead of time if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from IAD to MXP. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Finding cheap flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares across the month and snap up a great deal.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from IAD to MXP.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport.
Handy information about Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
You'll find IAD at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Of the departures from Washington Dulles International Airport, 74.39% land on time at their destination.
To reach Washington Dulles International Airport from central Washington DC, it takes around 50 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 56 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 3 hours 25 minutes.
Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near IAD. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
If you're coming in on a late Washington Dulles International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near MXP:
Grab a Milano Malpensa Airport rental car and explore Milan and beyond with your own wheels. Surprice, RentSmart24 and Noleggiare are popular outlets you can book with here.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Milano Malpensa Airport around one week ahead of your departure.
Getting from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to central Milan
Milano Malpensa Airport is roughly 48 kilometres from central Milan. The drive time takes about 45 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 55 minutes.
When to fly to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
July is the busiest month for flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Milan in January.
Lock in your flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport for July if you want to go to Milan during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 16ºC and 35ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from IAD to MXP in January. Average temperatures are between -1ºC and 9ºC then.
Explore more of Italy
You've done Milan, now it's time to explore other parts of Italy. Journey about 483 kilometres south-east to Rome to check off its leading sights. From Colosseum to World’s smallest country Vatican City tour - City of Rome Capital, Italy (Self-Guided free walking tour) by FreeGuides.com and Trevi Fountain, your itinerary will be busy.
Turin is another sought-after destination in Italy and is around 129 kilometres west of Milan. No journey is complete without visiting Galleria Sabauda (Palazzo Reale), Egyptian Museum and Royal Palace of Turin.
