Flying from Reykjavik to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP): What you need to know
Planning your getaway starts with working out where you'll leave from in Reykjavik. Keflavik Airport (KEF) is the city's main base, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Reykjavik to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) departing from here.
4 hours 15 minutes is the average travel time for a direct Reykjavik to Milan Malpensa Airport flight.
Milan is one hour ahead of Reykjavik. Milan Malpensa Airport is located in Milan, which follows the UTC+1 timezone.
You can pick from 10 direct services every week between Keflavik Airport (KEF) and Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP). This is the busiest route, with Icelandair offering a 8am departure from KEF to MXP.
To ensure you catch your flight from Reykjavik to MXP, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as August and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Airports in Reykjavik
Keflavik Airport (KEF)
Fly without interruptions from Keflavik Airport (KEF). Nonstop flights from Reykjavik to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) operate from here.
Popular carriers that have direct flights from Reykjavik to Milan Malpensa Airport departing KEF include:
easyJet is the most frequently booked airline offering flights from KEF to MXP.
easyJet is the most consistent performer for punctuality on this route.
We make it simple to find cheap flights from Reykjavik to MXP with a stopover. To explore your options leaving from Keflavik Airport (KEF), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between KEF and MXP include:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC)
KEF is around 48 kilometres from central Reykjavik. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 55 minutes.
In search of a comfortable hotel near Keflavik Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Reykjavik to Milan Malpensa Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
When it comes to Keflavik Airport's on-time performance, 66% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Reykjavik Airport (RKV)
You can get to RKV from the centre of Reykjavik in about 10 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey by public transport will take roughly 20 minutes to travel the 2 kilometres or so.
Catching an early morning flight? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Reykjavik Airport the day before your Reykjavik to MXP flight:
76% of all departures from Reykjavik Airport make it to their destination as expected.
About Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Have a late flight from Reykjavik to Milan Malpensa Airport? Don't let it hijack your sleep schedule. Stay at one of these hotels near MXP and turn out the lights sooner:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Milan Malpensa Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Surprice, RentSmart24 or Noleggiare to explore Milan and beyond.
Booking your vehicle around one week ahead of your Reykjavik to Milan Malpensa Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
Getting from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to central Milan
From Milan Malpensa Airport, central Milan is around 48 kilometres away. It takes about 50 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Reykjavik to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
$60 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Reykjavik to Milan Malpensa Airport. A return flight starts at $118. These fares can change based on demand.
To snag cheap flights from Reykjavik to MXP, book your ticket eight months before your departure date.
Schedule your trip for January. That's the best month for scoring a great bargain on Reykjavik to Milan Malpensa Airport tickets. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal on plane tickets from Reykjavik to MXP.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Reykjavik to Milan Malpensa Airport.
The best time to fly from Reykjavik to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
January is the quietest month for flights from Reykjavik to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), while July is the busiest. Find the ideal time to go to Milan based on whether you want a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book a Reykjavik to MXP plane ticket departing in July if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Milan to range from 16ºC (61ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
January sees temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Reykjavik to Milan Malpensa Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Milan
Start your Milan trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Reykjavik to Milan Malpensa Airport, check out our range of hotels including:
You'll find plenty of things to do in Milan when you're in the mood to sightsee. Kick off your exploring at Leonardo's Last Supper Museum followed by Milan Cathedral and Teatro alla Scala.
Explore more of Italy
Milan is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Italy you should also see. Around 105 kilometres southwest of Milan, a visit to Turin will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Museo Nazionale del Cinema, Juventus Museum and Duomo di Torino e Cappella della Sacra Sindone.
Genoa is another sought-after destination in Italy and is around 137 kilometres south of Milan. No trip is complete without a visit to Doge's Palace, Aquarium of Genoa and Ville de Gênes.
