Flying from Hamburg to Milan: what you need to know
Hamburg Airport (HAM) is Hamburg's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Hamburg to Milan jetting off from here.
Disembark at one of Milan's major hubs like Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP). Alternatively, make your way to this city landing at Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) or Milano Linate Airport (LIN).
Expect to be in the air for 1 hour 46 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct flight from Hamburg to Milan. These two cities have the same timezone (UTC+1).
With 14 weekly flights between the two airports, Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) is the most popular route. Hop on the first flight from Hamburg to Milan with Eurowings at 06:35. If you prefer to get more out of your day before leaving, the latest departure from HAM to MXP is with Eurowings at 18:15.
To ensure you get on your flight from Hamburg to Milan, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as June and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
You can enter Italy for tourism purposes without a visa if you have a passport from Germany. But before organising your cheap flight from Hamburg to Milan, make sure you're up to date with the latest guidelines. Visa rules can change, and you may need some documentation if your trip is for work or another reason.
Flying from Hamburg
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
You can book a direct flight from Hamburg to Milan jetting out of Hamburg Airport (HAM). Board your plane at HAM, and then hit the runway at Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) or Milano Linate Airport (LIN).
You can get away on a direct flight from Hamburg to Milan with Eurowings. This top airline operates departures from HAM.
Consider adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from Hamburg to Milan. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Hamburg Airport. Take a break from travelling at one of these airports:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
HAM is around 11 kilometres from central Hamburg. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 29 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be approximately 1 hour and 24 minutes.
After a stress-free start to your travels? Stay near Hamburg Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Hamburg to Milan or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving in Milan
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to central Milan takes around 45 minutes by car. It's approximately 48 kilometres away.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 53 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Hamburg to Milan. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MXP instead:
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
Once your flight from Hamburg to Milan has hit the runway, you can make your way to the city centre in around 58 minutes by car. Central Milan is roughly 64 kilometres from Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY).
You can also travel using public transport, which will take around 2 hours and 18 minutes.
There are some comfortable hotels where you can make a pit stop near BGY. Settle in after your flight from Hamburg to Milan at any of these perfectly located options:
How to find the cheapest flights from Hamburg to Milan
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Hamburg to Milan is R 623. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 1,018. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares could change.
Lock in cheap tickets from Hamburg to Milan by booking 1 month ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
Plan your trip for September. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Hamburg to Milan. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
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Best time to go to Milan
July is the busiest month for flights from Hamburg to Milan. To avoid the crowds, visit Milan in February.
Before you book a flight from Hamburg to Milan, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Milan, with the temperature ranging from 16ºC to 35ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from Hamburg to Milan in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -1ºC and 9ºC on average.
More about Milan
Start your Milan trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Hamburg to Milan, explore our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. Grande Museo del Duomo di Milano, Milan Cathedral and Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II are top attractions which should be on every Milan itinerary.
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