Cheap Flights from Milan to London Gatwick

Travelling from Milan to London Gatwick Airport (LGW): what you need to know

• You can choose from multiple airports when planning your flight from Milan to London Gatwick Airport (LGW). Check out your options for flying out of Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) and Milano Linate Airport (LIN).

• Jump on a direct flight from Milan to London Gatwick Airport and you'll be travelling for around 1 hour 58 minutes.

• London is 1 hour behind Milan. London Gatwick Airport is located in London, which operates on the UTC+0 timezone.

• Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is the most popular route. There are 206 direct weekly flights to choose from. If you have things to do before leaving, hop on the last flight with easyJet at 22:10. Choose the first MXP to LGW departure with Wizz Air Malta at 06:40 if you want to get going earlier.

• To ensure you get on your flight from Milan to LGW, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.

• You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.

Airports in Milan

Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)

• Get there in one go from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP). Direct flights from Milan to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) can be booked from here.

• If you plan to leave from MXP, you can take a direct flight from Milan to London Gatwick Airport with Wizz Air Malta.

• Think about adding a stopover to potentially save on your flight from Milan to LGW. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP). Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular options:

  • Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)

  • Geneve Airport (GVA)

  • Zurich Airport (ZRH)

• MXP is about 48 kilometres from the centre of Milan. To help you work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This handy travel app will give you the fastest route and available public transport options.

• Searching for a convenient hotel close to Milano Malpensa Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Milan to London Gatwick Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:

  • Suite Room Malpensa Apartment

  • la Corte di Seba Milano Malpensa

  • Malpensahouse

Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)

• Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) offers nonstop flights from Milan to London Gatwick Airport (LGW).

• You can pick from a variety of airlines that offer direct flights from Milan to LGW departing from BGY. Set off with any of these carriers and skip the layovers:

  • EasyJet

  • Wizz Air Malta

  • EasyJet

• Visit friends or family or just take a moment to freshen up with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from Milan to London Gatwick Airport, here's where you can stop when leaving from Orio al Serio International Airport:

  • Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)

  • Zurich Airport (ZRH)

  • Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)

• You can arrive at BGY from the centre of Milan in about 58 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 2 hours and 18 minutes to travel the 64 kilometres or so.

• Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your flight from Milan to LGW? Kick back in a hotel near Orio al Serio International Airport before your holiday officially starts. Stay at one of these accommodation options:

  • La Casa nel Borgo

  • IndispArte Suites

  • Casa Vacanza Valentina - Downtown Bergamo

About London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

• Book a hotel close to LGW if you're catching a late flight from Milan to London Gatwick Airport. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:

  • Roomspace Apartments -Jubilee Court

  • Gatwick Cambridge Hotel

  • The Regency Hotel

Getting from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to central London

• London Gatwick Airport to the centre of London is about 1 hour and 19 minutes in a car. It's approximately 80 kilometres away. See what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing.

• It typically takes 1 hour and 26 minutes when travelling by public transport.

How to find the cheapest flights from Milan to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

• Book a one-way ticket from Milan to London Gatwick Airport from ج.م.‏ 850 or travel return from just ج.م.‏ 2,380. The prices shown are based on availability and could change when you book.

• Book 8 months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from Milan to LGW.

• The cheapest month for tickets from Milan to London Gatwick Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' search feature to find the most affordable day to fly if you're flexible with your departure dates.

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The best time to fly from Milan to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

• It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Milan to London Gatwick Airport. August is the busiest month to travel to London. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in February.

• Think about the kind of weather that'll suit your plans for London. July is known as the warmest month. Lock in your flights from Milan to LGW sometime then and you can expect temperatures of between 11ºC and 26ºC.

• January has average temperatures of between 0ºC and 9ºC. Look for cheap flights from Milan to London Gatwick Airport sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.

More about London

• When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in London right here. Browse these options after you've booked your flight from Milan to London Gatwick Airport:

  • Russell Square Serviced Apartments by Concept Apartments

  • Large 3 Bed 3 Bathrooms Penthouse With Terrace and City Views in London

  • 2 Bedroom Apartment in Brixton With Wi-Fi

• Big Ben and The British Museum are a couple of top-rated attractions to put on your London to-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Buckingham Palace.

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