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Milan Malpensa Airport Guide (MXP)

Airport info
Code: MXP
Address:
21010 Ferno, Italy
Location:

Milan Malpensa Airport is located 45km (29 miles) northwest of Milan.

No. of terminals: 2 Dialling code: +39
Telephone:
02 232 323.
Timezone: GMT +2:00
Milan Malpensa Airport map

The largest of three major airports serving Milan, Milan Malpensa Airport is used for long-haul international flights and it’s also a key hub for low-cost airlines. Our Milan Malpensa Airport guide includes contact details, information on airport facilities, public transport and nearby hotels.

Airport news: 

Work is underway on construction of a third satellite area at Terminal 1. A third runway is due to be completed during 2012.

Information: 

There are several information points located throughout both terminals. There is a tourist information desk (tel: 02 5858 0506) in Terminal 1.

Website: 
www.seamilano.eu
Transfer between terminals: 

A shuttle bus connects the two terminals.

Driving directions: 

Milan Malpensa Airport can be reached from the SS336 state road. Take the ‘Busto Arsizio’ exit from the Autostrada dei Laghi (A8), which links directly with Milan.

Public Transport

Public transport rail: 

Rail: The Malpensa Express (tel: 02 8511 4774; www.malpensaexpress.it) trains run direct services from Terminal 1 to Milan Cadorna Station (journey time: 30-40 minutes; fare: €11) and to Milan Central Station (journey time: 45-50 minutes; fare: €10) in the centre of Milan.

Public transport road: 

Bus: Buses run from both terminals to Milan Central Station. There are also services to Milan Linate Airport, Sesto and Torino, among other destinations. The Malpensa Shuttle Air Pullman (tel: 0331 258 411; ticketonline.malpensashuttle.it) runs from both terminals to Milan Central Station, stopping on request at the conference and exhibition centre during Milan fair events (journey time: 50 minutes; fare: €10).

Taxi: Taxis are available from outside Arrivals at both terminals. The fixed fare to central Milan is €90.

Terminal facilities

Money: 

Banks, bureaux de change and ATMs are available in both terminals.

Communication: 

There is a post office in Terminal 1. Public telephones and fax facilities are available in both terminals. Paid-for Wi-Fi access is available throughout Milan Malpensa Airport.

Food: 

There are bars, a cocktail lounge and restaurants in both terminals. These include plenty of pizza/pasta outlets.

Shopping: 

There are numerous shops at Milan Malpensa Airport, including duty-free for non-EU passengers, fashion boutiques and newsagents.

Luggage: 

Left-luggage facilities (tel: 02 5858 0298) are available in Terminal 1.

Other: 

There are chemists as well as first aid and health offices in both terminals. Chapels can also be found in both terminals. Travel agencies and transport tickets desks are available in Arrivals.

Airport facilities

Conference and business: 

Club SEA lounges (tel: 02 7485 2841) offer a range of business facilities to members. Meeting facilities and a fully equipped business centre are also available at the First Hotel Malpensa Airport (tel: 0331 717 045; www.firsthotel.it) and the Crowne Plaza Milan-Malpensa (tel: 0331 21161; www.ichotelsgroup.com)

Disabled facilities: 

Disabled passengers should inform their airline of any special needs when making their flight booking. Assistance is available and there are lifts and ramps for access, as well as disabled toilets and telephones in both terminals. The Sala Amica courtesy lounge in Terminal 1 provides toilets for people with reduced mobility, telephones for the hearing-impaired, as well as newspapers and magazines in Braille if required. Designated car parking spaces for disabled travellers are available at both terminals.

Car parking: 

Short- and long-term parking, operated by SEA Parking (tel: 02 7486 2646) and APCOA (tel: 02 5858 1069), is available close to Terminal 1. APCOA provides covered parking spaces that are linked directly to the terminal by a walkway. SEA Parking also provides long-term and economy parking close to Terminal 2, with a shuttle bus connecting to Terminal 1. Valet parking is available at both terminals.

Car rental: 

Car hire companies located at Milan Malpensa Airport include: Auto Europa, Avis, EasyCar, Europcar, Hertz, Locauto, Maggiore, Sixt, Targa Rent and Thrifty. Desks for these operators are located on the first floor of Terminal 1.

Airport hotels

There are a number of on-site hotels at Milan Malpensa Airport. Most hotels in the vicinity offer free courtesy shuttles to and from the terminals. Our Milan Malpensa Airport guide includes the following accommodation options:

Airport Motel Malpensa

Airport Motel is a five-minute drive from Milan Malpensa Airport. The hotel provides car parking facilities, a small meeting room, bar and TV room.

Address:
21010 Lonate Pozzolo, Tornavento, Italy
Telephone: 0331 302 111.
Best Western Jet Hotel

Within five minutes of Milan Malpensa Airport, the Best Western Jet Hotel provides a shuttle bus service to/from the terminals. It also offers car parking, meeting space and an on-site swimming pool and bar.

Address:
Via Tiro a Segno, 22-21013 Gallarate, Italy
Telephone: 0331 772 100.
Website:
Crowne Plaza Milan-Malpensa Airport

The 4-star Crowne Plaza Milan-Malpensa Airport is located between Terminals 1 and 2. Hotel facilities include in-room Wi-Fi internet access, a restaurant, bar, and conference facilities for up to 140 delegates.

Address:
7 Via Ferrarin, 21019 Case Nuove, Somma Lombardo, Italy
Telephone: 0331 21161.
First Hotel Malpensa

First Hotel Malpensa is located just 1km (0.6 miles) from Milan Malpensa Airport and provides a shuttle bus service to/from the terminals. The hotel has an on-site restaurant, conference/meeting space, and is close to a number of golf courses.

Address:
34 Via Baracca, 21019 Case Nuove, Somma Lombardo, Italy
Telephone: 0331 717 045.
Holiday Inn Express Milan Malpensa Airport

Offering parking spaces and conference space for up to 40 delegates, the 121-room Holiday Inn Express Milan Malpensa Airport is located just 1km (0.8 miles) from Terminal 2 and is linked by a free shuttle bus service.

Address:
Via Francesco De Pinedo Ang. Via G. Oldrini, 21019 Case Nuove, Somma Lombardo, Italy
Telephone: 0331 18330.
Hotel Villa Malpensa

Just 800m (0.5 miles) from Milan Malpensa Airport, to which it is linked via an airport transfer service, Hotel Villa Malpensa has its own swimming pool, restaurant and bar, and offers meeting space for up to 90 people.

Address:
Via Don A Sacconago, 1-21010 Vizzola Ticino, Italy
Telephone: 0331 230 944.