Travelling from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP): what you need to know
Milan is six hours ahead of Durham and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your RDU to MXP flight.
Flying during a peak time like July? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between RDU and MXP include:
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
New York John F. Kennedy Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Right now, $328 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Raleigh / Durham Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $868. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's often best to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap tickets from RDU to MXP. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport across every month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your dates are flexible.
Save time looking for cheap flights from RDU to MXP by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport.
Handy information about Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Raleigh / Durham Airport, 78% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Raleigh / Durham Airport from central Durham, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 45 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to RDU? If you're boarding an early flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Raleigh / Durham Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near MXP instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Milan Malpensa Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Surprice, RentSmart24 or Noleggiare and find adventure across Milan and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Milan Malpensa Airport about one week in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
When to fly to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
July is the most popular month for flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Milan in March.
Book your flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport for July if you want to visit Milan during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from RDU to MXP in January. Temperatures average between -1ºC (30ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) then.
Explore more of Italy
Milan has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Italy waiting to be explored. About 483 kilometres south-east of Milan, a visit to Rome will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Vatican Museums, St. Peter's Basilica and Saint Peter's Square.
Turin is another favourite destination in Italy and is around 129 kilometres west of Milan. No trip is complete without visiting Museo Nazionale del Cinema, Juventus Museum and Duomo di Torino e Cappella della Sacra Sindone.
