Travelling from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Cologne Bonn Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 25 minutes.
Cologne and Milan are in the UTC+1 timezone. That means there's no time difference to consider.
Flights from CGN to MXP start from 06:20 — the earliest with Eurowings. The last departure is at 19:10 with Eurowings. Overall, there are six weekly Cologne Bonn Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your CGN to MXP flight.
Flying during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Travelling to Milan (and then exploring more of Italy!) is a snap with Eurowings. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Cologne Bonn Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Eurowings on this route.
Eurowings is the most punctual carrier operating CGN to MXP flights. A dependable 93.33% of its services on this route arrive as planned.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Cologne Bonn Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Stopovers between CGN and MXP include:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Zurich Airport
Vienna International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Cologne Bonn Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport flight is Rs9,343. A return fare right now is Rs21,586. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To score cheap tickets from CGN to MXP, reserve your journey nine months before your planned departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Cologne Bonn Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport is August. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from CGN to MXP.
Secure the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Cologne Bonn Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
Of the flights that depart from Cologne Bonn Airport, 74.45% land on time at their destination.
To reach Cologne Bonn Airport from central Cologne, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of about 30 minutes when using public transport.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near CGN. Whether you've booked an early flight from Cologne Bonn Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Book a hotel close to MXP if you have a late Cologne Bonn Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab a Milano Malpensa Airport rental car and explore Milan and beyond with your own wheels. Surprice, RentSmart24 and Noleggiare are top providers you can book with here.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Milano Malpensa Airport around one week before you set off.
Getting from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to central Milan
Milano Malpensa Airport to central Milan has a drive time of about 45 minutes. It's approximately 48 kilometres away.
It takes around 55 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
July is the busiest month for flights from Cologne Bonn Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Milan in January.
When reserving your flight from Cologne Bonn Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Milan, with the temperature ranging from 16ºC to 35ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CGN to MXP in January. Average temperatures are between -1ºC and 9ºC then.
Explore more of Italy
Milan has its own special appeal, 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 your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Colosseum, World’s smallest country Vatican City tour - City of Rome Capital, Italy (Self-Guided free walking tour) by FreeGuides.com and Trevi Fountain.
Turin is another must-experience destination in Italy and is around 129 kilometres west of Milan. No trip is complete without a visit to Galleria Sabauda (Palazzo Reale), Egyptian Museum and Royal Palace of Turin.
