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Indira Gandhi International Airport vs Milan Malpensa Airport
Detailed comparison of DEL and MXP on FlightLogic scores and passenger experience.
Verdict
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) scores higher overall at 7.8/10 versus Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) at 7.5/10.
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) scores 7.8/10 (Very Good)
on FlightLogic's airport index — combining on-time performance (7.5),
passenger experience (7.7), and facilities (8.2).
Lounge quality rates 8.0/10. See full airport guide →
In short
Delhi DEL scores 7.8/10 — India's #1 airport and UK–North India hub. T3 international. Metro to city ~20 min. See /guides/uk-india-flights-guide-2026 and /guides/delhi-airport-lounge-guide-2026.
FlightLogic Score7.8Very Good
On-time7.5Departure reliability
Experience7.7Staff, queues, cleanliness
Facilities8.2Food, shops, seating
Lounges8.0Lounge quality
Rating basisEditorialFlightLogic methodology
Score breakdown
Modelled on industry airport indices — on-time data, facilities ratings, and editorial experience signals combined into a single FlightLogic score.
On-Time Performance
7.5
Passenger Experience
7.7
Facilities & Comfort
8.2
Lounge score8.0/10
Highlights
Primary UK–North India gateway — direct BA, Air India, Virgin Atlantic from Heathrow
T3 international hub — Plaza Premium, Air India Maharaja, and Star Alliance lounges
Metro Airport Express to New Delhi ~20 min — fastest city link
UK–India VFR traffic peaks Dec–Jan and Jun–Aug — book early
Overview
India's busiest airport and primary UK–India gateway — Air India, BA, Virgin Atlantic direct plus one-stop via Gulf hubs on Emirates, Qatar, and Etihad.
UK routing options
Direct: BA, Air India, Virgin Atlantic from LHR (11–12 hrs). One-stop: Emirates (DXB), Qatar (DOH), Etihad (AUH) often price lower in business class.
Compare DEL vs Mumbai (/airports/mumbai) for your destination state — DEL for North India, BOM for West/South.
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) scores 7.5/10 (Very Good)
on FlightLogic's airport index — combining on-time performance (7.3),
passenger experience (7.4), and facilities (7.8).
Lounge quality rates 7.6/10. See full airport guide →
In short
Milan MXP scores 7.5/10 — northern Italy hub. Malpensa Express ~50 min to city. See /guides/best-airlines-uk-italy-2026 and /guides/milan-airport-lounge-guide-2026.
FlightLogic Score7.5Very Good
On-time7.3Departure reliability
Experience7.4Staff, queues, cleanliness
Facilities7.8Food, shops, seating
Lounges7.6Lounge quality
Rating basisEditorialFlightLogic methodology
Score breakdown
Modelled on industry airport indices — on-time data, facilities ratings, and editorial experience signals combined into a single FlightLogic score.
On-Time Performance
7.3
Passenger Experience
7.4
Facilities & Comfort
7.8
Lounge score7.6/10
Highlights
Gateway to Milan, Lake Como, and Dolomites ski resorts in winter
Malpensa Express to Milano Centrale ~50 min — reliable rail link
ITA Airways T1 lounge; easyJet base for UK low-cost
Compare Rome (/airports/rome) for central and southern Italy
Overview
Northern Italy's primary hub — ITA Airways and easyJet base with UK routes from Heathrow, Gatwick, Luton, and Manchester for Milan, Lakes, and ski transfers.
Northern Italy routing
MXP suits Lombardy, Piedmont, and Swiss border transfers. Bergamo (BGY) is Ryanair's Milan airport — cheaper but 50 km from city centre.
Winter ski season (Dec–Mar) sees heavy UK package traffic — book parking and lounge early.
FAQ
Which is better, Indira Gandhi International Airport or Milan Malpensa Airport?
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) scores higher overall at 7.8/10 versus Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) at 7.5/10.
Which has better lounges, DEL or MXP?
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) scores higher for lounges at 8.0/10, versus Milan Malpensa Airport at 7.6/10.
Which airport is more on-time, DEL or MXP?
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) has stronger on-time performance at 7.5/10 versus Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) at 7.3/10.
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