Cheap flights from Liverpool to Milan Malpensa from £59
Updated 2026-08-05
1194 km great-circle distance, typically flown in 1h 54m with 4 airlines operating direct service from Liverpool (LPL) to Milan Malpensa (MXP). Fares on this corridor stay relatively stable across the year — booking 4–8 weeks ahead and choosing a midweek departure typically secures the best price.
Flying from Liverpool
Liverpool John Lennon is a budget-focused airport built around easyJet, Ryanair and Wizz Air, with a tightly edited route map weighted toward Eastern European, Spanish and Greek leisure destinations. The airport sits 7 miles southeast of Liverpool city centre with a 500 bus service running every 30 minutes. Fares from Liverpool are typically among the cheapest of the UK's regional airports — the trade-off is fewer alternatives if a flight cancels.
Arriving in Milan
Milan Malpensa is the larger of Milan's airports, 50 km northwest of the city — the Malpensa Express train reaches Milano Centrale in 53 minutes. Most full-service and long-haul carriers operate from MXP rather than Linate; budget carriers split between MXP and Bergamo. Fares peak in fashion-week months (February, September) and the Christmas markets period; January is typically the cheapest.
Who flies LPL to MXP?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| easyJet | U2 | 1h 54m | Economy |
| Ryanair | FR | 1h 54m | Economy |
| Wizz Air | W6 | 1h 54m | Economy |
| Blue Air | 0B | 1h 54m | Economy |
4 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Liverpool to Milan FAQs
Direct flights from Liverpool (LPL) to Milan Malpensa (MXP) take approximately 1h 54m for the 1194 km journey, plus 30–60 minutes of taxi, climb and descent. Total airport-to-airport time depends on cruise winds and air-traffic queueing on approach.
4 carriers operate direct service from Liverpool (LPL) to Milan Malpensa (MXP): easyJet, Ryanair, Wizz Air and Blue Air. Frequencies vary by season and carrier — easyJet typically operates the highest weekly count on this corridor.
UK passport holders generally do not need a visa for short stays in Italy (Schengen-area members allow 90 days in any 180-day window). ETIAS pre-authorisation will apply once live for European destinations. Always check gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/italy before booking.
Milan Malpensa (MXP) is the primary international airport for Milan. Allow 30–60 minutes for the ground transfer by train, express bus or taxi, depending on traffic and time of day. Most European hub airports sit 10–25 km from their host city centre. See the airport's official website for current train and shuttle timetables.
Anything at £71 or under sits in the cheapest quarter of recent fares on this route. The average return is £59, and the lowest we've tracked recently is £59. Fare data comes from Travelpayouts searches, refreshed on a 30-day cycle.