Flying from Milan to Atlanta: what you need to know
Planning your flight from Milan to Atlanta begins with finding the right airport to kick off your trip. Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) and Milano Linate Airport (LIN) are the main departure points in Milan.
Disembark at Atlanta's primary gateway, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).
The average time for a direct flight from Milan to Atlanta is 10 hours 46 minutes. Atlanta's timezone is UTC-4, making Atlanta 5 hours behind Milan.
The most popular route for flights from Milan to Atlanta is from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). You can select from 8 weekly services between these two airports. If you want to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from MXP to ATL is the 09:30 Delta Air Lines service. If you prefer to travel later, the final departure is at 12:10 with Delta Air Lines.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your flight from Milan to Atlanta.
Longer lines at check-in and security are likely if you're travelling during high season, so give yourself some extra breathing space. A good rule of thumb for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
If you hold a passport from Italy, you'll need an ETA to enter United States. This applies if you're booking a cheap flight from Milan to Atlanta for tourism purposes. The rules may differ if you're travelling for work or other reasons. Always check official visa guidelines before you make travel plans and certainly before you fly.
Flying from Milan
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Depart from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) on a nonstop flight from Milan to Atlanta. From MXP, you can fly directly to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).
When leaving from MXP, you can catch a direct flight from Milan to Atlanta with Delta Air Lines.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially save on your flight from Milan to Atlanta. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Milano Malpensa Airport. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular options:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
MXP is about 48 kilometres from central Milan. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 53 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Milan to Atlanta? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near Milano Malpensa Airport:
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
Break up your flight from Milan to Atlanta with a stop so you can recharge or cross a new place off your list. Some popular stopovers between Milano Malpensa Airport and Atlanta are:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
BGY is about 64 kilometres from central Milan. It'll take 58 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 2 hours and 18 minutes.
It's your holiday, so why not extend it with an extra night away? Consider staying at one of these hotels near Orio al Serio International Airport the day before your flight from Milan to Atlanta:
Arriving in Atlanta
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to central Atlanta is approximately 18 kilometres. It takes about 17 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It typically takes 1 hour and 9 minutes if you're using public transport.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Milan to Atlanta, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near ATL:
How to find the cheapest flights from Milan to Atlanta
R 4,192 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Milan to Atlanta. Return flights start from R 9,371. These fares may change based on demand and availability.
To score cheap tickets from Milan to Atlanta, book your trip 9 months before your departure.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Milan to Atlanta. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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Best time to go to Atlanta
February is the quietest month for flights from Milan to Atlanta, while July is the busiest. Work out the ideal time to visit Atlanta based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
The warmest month in Atlanta is July, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC and 34ºC. Lock in your flights from Milan to Atlanta in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between -3ºC and 14ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Milan to Atlanta sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Atlanta
After booking your flight from Milan to Atlanta, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Atlanta:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. Georgia Aquarium, Centennial Olympic Park and Piedmont Park are major attractions which should be on any good Atlanta itinerary.
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