Flying from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Athens International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 30 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Milan Malpensa Airport to Athens International Airport.
Athens's timezone is UTC+2, making Athens one hour ahead of Milan.
Flights from MXP to ATH start at 06:00 — the first with easyJet. The latest departure is at 22:20 with Aegean Airlines. In total, you can choose from 31 weekly Milan Malpensa Airport to Athens International Airport flights.
Your MXP to ATH flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
You can fly nonstop to Athens, Greece. Prepare for takeoff with one of these carriers that offer direct flights from Milan Malpensa Airport to Athens International Airport:
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Aegean Airlines on this route.
EasyJet is the most punctual carrier operating MXP to ATH flights. An impressive 85.87% of its departures on this route arrive without delay.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Milan Malpensa Airport to Athens International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between MXP and ATH include:
Naples International Airport
Thessaloniki Airport
Skiathos Island National Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Athens International Airport (ATH)
At the moment, ج.م. 875 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Milan Malpensa Airport to Athens International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ج.م. 2,070. Remember that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Score cheap tickets from MXP to ATH by booking at least four months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
Schedule your trip for September. That's the cheapest month for flights from Milan Malpensa Airport to Athens International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from MXP to ATH couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a new discounted fare appears.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Milan Malpensa Airport to Athens International Airport.
Handy information about Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
76% of flights that leave from Milan Malpensa Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Central Milan to Milan Malpensa Airport is approximately 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 50 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near MXP? If you're catching an early flight from Milan Malpensa Airport to Athens International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Athens International Airport (ATH)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Milan Malpensa Airport to Athens International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near ATH instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Athens International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice and explore beyond Athens's main sights.
Reserving your ride from Athens International Airport around three weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Athens International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
From Athens International Airport, Athens is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 40 minutes.
When to fly to Athens International Airport (ATH)
August is the busiest month for flights from Milan Malpensa Airport to Athens International Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Athens in March.
Before locking in your flight from Milan Malpensa Airport to Athens International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Athens, with the temperature ranging from 22ºC to 37ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MXP to ATH in January. Average temperatures are between 4ºC and 14ºC then.
Explore more of Greece
Athens has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Greece you'll want to see. Around 306 kilometres north of Athens, a trip to Thessaloniki will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Church of Agia Sofia, Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki and Alexander the Great Statue.
Larisa is another standout destination in Greece and is around 209 kilometres north-west of Athens. No journey is complete without seeing Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George.
