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Flights from Madrid to Milan depart on average 88 times per day, taking around 4h 37m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $82 (€68) but you can travel from only $51 (€42) by bus.
There are 11 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:10, the last at 23:50. The fastest flight covers the 738 miles (1188 km) distance in 2h 10m. July is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 738 miles (1188 km) |
Average flight duration 4h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price $82 (€68) |
Flights per day 88 |
Direct flights 11 |
Fastest flight 2h 10m |
First flight 12:10 AM |
Last flight 11:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 28 days |
Cheapest price
$137
Average price
$629
Fastest journey
2 h 5 m
Average duration
2 h 7 m
Flights per day
85
Distance
1188 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Madrid to Milan is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid to Milan will cost around $629 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $137.
Of the 85 flights that leave Madrid for Milan onThu, Jun 25, 13 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jun 25 the direct flights cover the 1188 km distance in an average of 2 h 7 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 2 h 5 m .
On Thu, Jun 25 the longest flights will take 2 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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IB667Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Milan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $51. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 37m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.2 - 3.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $51, and a train costs an average of $184.
Distance: 738 miles (1188 km)
Most popular Flight | Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$218 Average price | $115 Average price Cheapest | $235 Average price | $296 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 37m Average total duration Fastest 4h 37m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 20h 34m Average total duration 20h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 54m Average total duration 15h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
3.6 - 7.1kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Milan:
A bus is $103 (€85) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Milan costing on average $218 (€180).
A bus is $120 (€99) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Milan costing on average $235 (€194).
Other travel options to Milan take longer:
Train takes on average 15h 24m.
Bus takes on average 20h 4m.
The table below shows live departures for Madrid to Milan flights for today, Wednesday, June 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AZ59 · AZ2036 | 5:55 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h45 | 11:40 AM Milan Linate Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1121 · LH272 | 5:55 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 6h05 | 12:00 PM Milan Linate Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1500 · KL1617 | 6:00 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 9h55 | 3:55 PM Milan Linate Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1401 · AF1230 | 6:00 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 8h45 | 2:45 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1401 · AF1012 | 6:00 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 7h55 | 1:55 PM Milan Linate Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1500 · KL1615 | 6:00 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 6h00 | 12:00 PM Milan Linate Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1401 · AF1412 | 6:00 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h20 | 11:20 AM Milan Linate Airport | 1 transfer | |
SN3732 · SN3147 | 6:20 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 6h00 | 12:20 PM Milan Linate Airport | 1 transfer | |
SN3732+ SN4133 | 6:20 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 4h35 | 10:55 AM Milan Linate Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH4165+ LH9448 | 7:00 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h15 | 12:15 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH4165+ LH1852 | 7:00 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 6h00 | 1:00 PM Milan Linate Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB671 | 7:30 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 2h10 | 9:40 AM Milan Malpensa Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UX1065 | 7:40 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 2h05 | 9:45 AM Milan Malpensa Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
LH1123 · LH274 | 8:25 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 6h15 | 2:40 PM Milan Linate Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1123+ LH5636 | 8:25 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h25 | 1:50 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB663 | 8:50 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 2h10 | 11:00 AM Milan Linate Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
FR 2753 | 9:00 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 2h10 | 11:10 AM Milan Malpensa Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
QR148 · QR127 | 9:05 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 29h10 | 2:15 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR148 · QR123 | 9:05 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 22h05 | 7:10 AM Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA574+ BA7066 | 9:10 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h50 | 3:00 PM Milan Linate Airport | 1 transfer | |
W46312 | 9:55 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 2h15 | 12:10 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AF1001 · AF1312 | 10:05 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 9h40 | 7:45 PM Milan Linate Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1001 · AF1230 | 10:05 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 4h40 | 2:45 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1001 · AF1730 | 10:05 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 7h35 | 5:40 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1502 · KL1617 | 10:25 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h30 | 3:55 PM Milan Linate Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB673 | 11:30 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 2h10 | 1:40 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
LH1801 · LH1856 | 11:50 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 4h50 | 4:40 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1301 · AF1312 | 12:20 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 7h25 | 7:45 PM Milan Linate Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1301 · AF1130 | 12:20 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 10h40 | 11:00 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1301 · AF1732 | 12:20 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 10h10 | 10:30 PM Milan Linate Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1301 · AF1730 | 12:20 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h20 | 5:40 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX1063 | 12:50 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 2h05 | 2:55 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
LH1113 · LH254 | 1:05 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 4h55 | 6:00 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1504 · KL1621 | 1:05 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 9h45 | 10:50 PM Milan Linate Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1113 · LH256 | 1:05 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h35 | 6:40 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1113+ LH278 | 1:05 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h20 | 6:25 PM Milan Linate Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1504+ KL1681 | 1:05 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 8h15 | 9:20 PM Milan Linate Airport | 1 transfer | |
FR 5121 | 1:50 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 2h15 | 4:05 PM Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA580+ BA7054 | 2:55 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 6h40 | 9:35 PM Milan Linate Airport | 1 transfer | |
UX1061 | 3:10 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 2h05 | 5:15 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
QR150 · QR123 | 3:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 15h25 | 7:10 AM Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR150 · QR127 | 3:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 22h30 | 2:15 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA580+ BA7068 | 3:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h50 | 9:35 PM Milan Linate Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB675 | 4:00 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 2h15 | 6:15 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AF1601 · AF1732 | 4:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h50 | 10:30 PM Milan Linate Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1601 · AF1130 | 4:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 6h20 | 11:00 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA590+ BA7050 | 4:50 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 6h50 | 11:40 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1115+ LH280 | 4:55 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h20 | 10:15 PM Milan Linate Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1506 · KL1621 | 5:20 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h30 | 10:50 PM Milan Linate Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB665 | 5:25 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 2h10 | 7:35 PM Milan Linate Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA461 · BA590 | 5:30 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 6h10 | 11:40 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1801 · AF1732 | 5:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 4h45 | 10:30 PM Milan Linate Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1801 · AF1130 | 5:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h15 | 11:00 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA590+ BA7058 | 5:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h55 | 11:40 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA463 · BA590 | 6:25 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h15 | 11:40 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX2033+ LX1638 | 7:30 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 4h10 | 11:40 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 transfer | |
FR 3009 | 8:20 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 2h10 | 10:30 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
FR 5493 | 8:50 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 2h15 | 11:05 PM Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
IB667 | 8:50 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 2h10 | 11:00 PM Milan Linate Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
W46314 | 10:20 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 2h15 | 12:35 AM Milan Malpensa Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
QR152 · QR127 | 10:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 15h30 | 2:15 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 transfer | |
QR152 · QR123 | 10:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 32h25 | 7:10 AM Milan Malpensa Airport | 1 transfer | |
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Milan’s premier fine art gallery, known for masterpieces by Raphael, Caravaggio, and Mantegna. A top choice for Italian art lovers.
Contemporary art venue in a striking converted distillery complex, widely popular for exhibitions and architecture.
Major museum of 20th-century Italian art facing Piazza del Duomo, with strong Futurist and modern collections.
Canal-side district famous for walks, historic waterways, and photogenic corners. Highly popular with visitors and on social media.
Charming central neighborhood with elegant streets, art atmosphere, independent shops, and classic Milan character.
Milan’s main square and urban heart, surrounded by major landmarks and ideal as a starting point for exploring the city.
Milan’s signature saffron risotto, rich with butter and cheese. It is one of the city’s most iconic dishes and a classic of Lombard cuisine.
A breaded veal cutlet fried in butter, traditionally served bone-in. It is one of Milan’s best-known historic dishes.
Braised veal shanks, often served with risotto alla Milanese. The marrow, tender meat, and slow-cooked sauce make it a Milanese favorite.
A famous casual stop near the Duomo, best known for its panzerotti. It is not strictly Milanese cuisine but is one of the city’s most iconic quick bites.
A respected modern Milanese restaurant known for refined Lombard dishes such as risotto and mondeghili in a stylish but relaxed setting.
A long-established traditional trattoria serving classic Milanese cuisine, including ossobuco and cotoletta, in a historic atmosphere.
Prices are high by Italian standards, especially for hotels and central dining, though cafés, transit, and casual meals remain manageable.
Service is often included or covered by a coperto. Tipping is not mandatory; round up or leave 5-10% for good restaurant service. Small change is fine for cafés and taxis.
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