Cheap flights from Des Moines to Milan from £289

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2 stops
Thu, Apr 23
Des Moines DSMMilan LIN
£289
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Thu, Apr 23
Des Moines DSMMilan MXP
£289
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2 stops
Thu, Apr 23
Des Moines DSMMilan LIN
£298
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1 stop
Tue, Apr 21
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£338
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1 stop
Wed, Apr 22
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£339
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Wed, Apr 22
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Wed, Apr 22 – Mon, Apr 27
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£656
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Wed, Apr 22 – Mon, Apr 27
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£657
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Wed, Apr 22 – Mon, Apr 27
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£659
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Wed, Apr 22 – Mon, Apr 27
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How much do flights to Milan cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£289

Cheapest round-trip

£656

Average round-trip

£734

Most popular airline

Ryanair

Getting from Milan airports to the city center

Fastest options: Malpensa Express (MXP) and direct buses. Best value: regional trains and coach services.

Milan is served by three airports, each offering a variety of airport transfers to city center destinations. Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) lies 49 km northwest of central Milan, Milan Linate Airport (LIN) is just 7 km east, and Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY), commonly known as Milan Bergamo, is 45 km northeast. Transport options include express trains, metro, buses, coaches, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Journey times and costs vary depending on the airport, time of day, and traffic conditions.

From Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)

Transport Option

Typical time

Typical cost

Frequency

Best for

51-53 min

€13 (single ticket)

every 30 min

fastest to Centrale station

37-43 min

€13 (single ticket)

every 30 min

fastest to city center

50-75 min

€8-€10 (online vs on-board fares)

every 20 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

45-75 min

€95-€105 (fixed fare to city center)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door with luggage

From Milan Linate Airport (LIN)

Transport Option

Typical time

Typical cost

Frequency

Best for

12-15 min

€2-€2.50 (standard ATM ticket)

every 4–6 min

fastest and cheapest option

25-35 min

€2-€2.50 (standard ATM ticket)

every 10–15 min (traffic dependent)

direct to city center

15-30 min

€25-€35 (metered; varies by traffic)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

convenience and speed

From Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)

Transport Option

Typical time

Typical cost

Frequency

Best for

50-70 min

€6-€10 (online vs on-board fares)

every 20–30 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

Notes:

  • Prices in EUR; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Malpensa Airport has a fixed taxi fare of €95–105 to central Milan.
  • The M4 metro line connects Linate Airport directly to the city center since 2024.
  • Coach journey times from Malpensa and Bergamo vary significantly with traffic conditions.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Milan

Depart from
Des Moines International
Arrive to
Milan–Malpensa
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Duomo, Milan - Eiger, Switzerland - Matterhorn

Check-in for a flight from Des Moines to Milan

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
RyanairRYRFRNo
Aer LingusEINEINo
Allegiant AirAAYG4No
United AirlinesUALUANo
easyJetEZYU2Yes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Milan

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January7°C1°C
February9°C2°C
March14°C5°C
April18°C8°C
May22°C12°C
June27°C17°C
July30°C19°C
August30°C19°C
September24°C15°C
October19°C11°C
November12°C6°C
December7°C2°C
Hottest Month
30°C
July
Coldest month
1°C
January
Sunny days
277
days per year
Snow days
3
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
11 Apr
20°C11°C
18 Apr
89%
20°C14°C
Sunday
12 Apr
85%
20°C12°C
19 Apr
85%
14°C13°C
Monday
13 Apr
81%
14°C11°C
20 Apr
82%
19°C13°C
Tuesday
14 Apr
87%
20°C11°C
21 Apr
88%
13°C11°C
Wednesday
15 Apr
78%
20°C13°C
22 Apr
89%
20°C10°C
Thursday
16 Apr
22°C13°C
23 Apr
22°C13°C
Friday
17 Apr
23°C14°C
24 Apr
83%
23°C14°C
Book your trip to arrive at Milan–Malpensa, Milan Bergamo International Airport, or Linate. The most popular airlines for this route are Ryanair, Aer Lingus, Allegiant Air, United Airlines, and easyJet. Des Moines and Milan have 400 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Milan, consider visiting Duomo, Milan, Eiger, Switzerland, and Matterhorn.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Des Moines?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Des Moines and Las Vegas, Nashville, Phoenix, Istanbul, Austin, Santa Ana, Orlando, Guadalajara, Tampa, Houston, Sarasota, Shanghai, Winnipeg, Montreal, Kathmandu, Punta Gorda, Malé, Boston, Monrovia, Mexico City.
What are the most popular routes to and from Milan?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Milan and London, Manchester, Tirana, Bucharest, Tel Aviv, Barcelona, Paris, Warsaw, Belfast, Chișinău, Larnaca, Belgrade, Edinburgh, Bristol, Athens, Madrid, Birmingham, Prague, Vilnius, Budapest.
What airports are near Des Moines?
The main airport in Des Moines is Des Moines International. It is also served by Des Moines International, Eppley Airfield, The Eastern Iowa, Kirksville Regional, Southeast Iowa Regional, Fort Dodge Regional, Mason City Municipal, Waterloo Regional, Sioux Gateway.
What airports are near Milan?
The main airport in Milan is Milan–Malpensa. It is also served by Venice Marco Polo, Zürich Airport, Florence, Bologna Guglielmo Marconi, Pisa International, Treviso, Turin, Genoa Cristoforo Colombo, Verona Villafranca, Parma.
Which airlines fly between Des Moines and Milan?
Currently, you can fly between Des Moines and Milan with Ryanair, Aer Lingus, Allegiant Air, United Airlines, easyJet.
When’s the best time to travel between Des Moines and Milan?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Des Moines and Milan, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Des Moines and Milan?
Traveling between Des Moines and Milan, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Des Moines?
There are a number of airports in and around Des Moines. The main one is Des Moines International and other nearby airports include Des Moines International, Eppley Airfield, The Eastern Iowa, Kirksville Regional, Southeast Iowa Regional, Fort Dodge Regional, Mason City Municipal, Waterloo Regional, Sioux Gateway
How many airports are there near Milan?
There are a number of airports in and around Milan. The main one is Milan–Malpensa and other nearby airports include Venice Marco Polo, Zürich Airport, Florence, Bologna Guglielmo Marconi, Pisa International, Treviso, Turin, Genoa Cristoforo Colombo, Verona Villafranca, Parma.
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