Cheap flights from Manchester to Milan

The weeks around November sit between the autumn half-term rush and the December build-up, and November is the cheapest month here. The calendar runs from October to September, with Milan's summer, Christmas and school holidays lifting fares on busier dates. Midweek departures are worth checking if your plans can move by a day.

Ryanair heads the list of carriers, appearing alongside Ryanair UK, Malta Air, Easyjet, Malta Airlines, EasyJet Europe, Vueling Airlines and Jet2; British Airways and Iberia are also named. Direct flights are available, but some itineraries connect through another city, so the route shown for each fare matters. A nonstop ticket can still exclude bags, seats or flexibility, so compare what is included before you book.

Malpensa is the largest airport, so expect longer walks, bigger terminals and a longer transfer into Milan; Linate is smaller and closer to the centre; Bergamo/Orio al Serio sits farther out. Trains, buses and taxis cover the routes, and an outbound from one airport with a return from another can mean a cross-city transfer. Watch for early departures, terminal changes and the time needed after a late landing.

Currency

EUR (€)

Power sockets

Type C, F, L · 230 V

Language

Italian

Emergency number

112, 113, 115

Driving side

right

Calling code

+39

Internet domain

.it

EU / Schengen

EU member, Schengen area

Population of Milan

1.4 M (2023)

Time zone

UTC+02 (Europe/Rome)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Check what the fare includes, because bags, seats and boarding may be charged separately.
• Confirm which Milan airport is named on your ticket before you plan transfers.
• If your trip uses two separate tickets, check whether the connection is protected.
• Make sure your passport and any documents required for Italy are valid for the whole trip.
• If you travel in July, August, December or school holidays, expect busier dates and higher fares.
• Consider November if your dates are flexible.