Travelling from Milan to Dubai International Airport (DXB): What you need to know
Set your travel plans in motion by considering where you'll catch your flight from Milan to Dubai International Airport (DXB). Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) and Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY) are Milan's main airports.
Around 6 hours 5 minutes is the typical travel time on a direct Milan to Dubai International Airport flight.
The timezone in Dubai is UTC+4, which is three hours ahead of Milan. Dubai International Airport is located in Dubai.
With 21 direct flights a week between the two airports, Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Dubai International Airport (DXB) is the busiest route. Emirates operates the earliest flight at 1:10pm. If you prefer to get more out of your day before flying, the last departure from MXP to DXB is with Emirates at 10:20pm.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport on time to catch your flight from Milan to DXB.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Airports in Milan
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
You can book a direct flight from Milan to Dubai International Airport (DXB) departing from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP).
You can get away on a direct flight from Milan to Dubai International Airport with Emirates. This popular carrier operates services from MXP.
Most travellers choose to fly with Emirates from MXP to DXB.
With 76.33% of its services landing as planned, Emirates is the best performing carrier for punctuality on this route.
We make it a piece of cake to find cheap flights from Milan to DXB with a stopover. To explore the options departing from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Major stopovers between MXP and DXB include:
Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Tel Aviv Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
Located around 48 kilometres from central Milan, MXP can be reached in about 50 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 50 minutes.
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When it comes to Milan Malpensa Airport's on-time performance, data shows 76% of flights complete their journey on time.
Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY)
You can book a direct Milan to Dubai International Airport (DXB) plane ticket with departures from Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY). Figure out if flying from BGY works better for your plans.
From BGY, direct flights from Milan to DXB can be booked with flydubai.
Flydubai is the top choice for travellers flying from BGY to DXB.
Among the carriers operating flights between Milan Bergamo Airport and Dubai International Airport, flydubai has the best on-time performance.
Break up your flight from Milan to Dubai International Airport with a stop so you can recharge or cross a new place off your list. Top stopovers between Milan Bergamo Airport and DXB include:
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Naples-Capodichino International Airport (NAP)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Milan to BGY in about 1 hour. The airport is roughly 48 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 50 minutes.
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Milan Bergamo Airport has an on-time performance of 75%. This figure highlights how often flights that leave from this airport reach their destination on time.
Milano Linate Airport (LIN)
You can lock in a plane ticket from Milan to Dubai International Airport (DXB) with one or more stops departing from Milano Linate Airport (LIN). Here are some of the most common stopovers between LIN and DXB:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
From central Milan, LIN is around 8 kilometres away. It takes roughly 20 minutes to get to the airport by car and 30 minutes or so on public transport.
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With 84% of its departing flights arriving as planned, LIN is a reliable starting point for your journey.
About Dubai International Airport (DXB)
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Getting from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to central Dubai
From Dubai International Airport, central Dubai is around 14 kilometres away. It takes about 20 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Milan to Dubai International Airport (DXB)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Milan to Dubai International Airport is ج.م. 8,790. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ج.م. 17,735. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Lock in cheap flights from Milan to DXB by booking one month ahead. Based on our research, that's the ideal time frame for finding a bargain.
Plan your trip for June. That's the best month for scoring the biggest deals on Milan to Dubai International Airport tickets. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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Filters make it easier to scoop up a deal on your flight from Milan to Dubai International Airport. Choose the departure times, carriers and stops that work for you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the best price quickly.
The best time to fly from Milan to Dubai International Airport (DXB)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Milan to Dubai International Airport (DXB). January is the busiest month to travel to Dubai. If you like your getaways a little more chill, head there in December.
When booking your Milan to DXB plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. July is the warmest month in Dubai, with temperatures ranging from 30ºC to 42ºC.
January sees temperatures of between 14ºC and 25ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Milan to Dubai International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Dubai
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All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Burj Khalifa, Dubai Opera and Dubai Gold Souk are must-visits when exploring Dubai.
Explore more of the United Arab Emirates
Dubai has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of the United Arab Emirates waiting to be discovered. Around 129 kilometres southwest of Dubai, a visit to Abu Dhabi will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Mosque and Emirates Palace.
