Milan–Malpensa "Silvio Berlusconi" Airport

Understand

Malpensa has two runways, and two terminals that are 4 km apart by road. The newer and larger Terminal 1 opened in 1998 on the western side of the airport. The older Terminal 2 is at the northern end of the runways and is used only by Easyjet.

Getting around

The two terminals are connected by a free shuttle bus service (Linea A) that takes about 10 minutes. According to the sign at the bus stop at Terminal 1, this service runs every 7 minutes between 05:46 and 22:34, then every 30 minutes between 23:07 and 05:37. These times should only be considered a rough guideline – expect some waiting time. The shuttles are very small and the frequency is inadequate: long queues tend to form, which prompts several taxi drivers to station right next to the stop and pick up those passengers who don't want to wait. It is not uncommon for passengers to wait up to 40–45 minutes for the transfers: most shuttles are packed full, forcing passengers to wait for the next one. You can also take this free shuttle if you need to go to one of the hotels in the small village between Terminal 1 and 2. Just get off at stop Case Nuove, which is the second stop starting from Terminal 1 right after the stop called Handling.

Check-in Terminal 1: The check-in counters are located at the 3rd floor, the gates at the 2nd floor. Terminal 2: Check-in desks and Arrivals are on the ground floor. The departure gates are on the first floor.

Transfers At Terminal 1 it is possible to transfer to follow-up flights without passing the security control again.

Buy

Warning: there is no cash machine or currency exchange after the passport control.

Sleep

1 Hotel Cardano Malpensa, Via al Campo, 10, Cardano al Campo, ☏ +39 0331 261011, fax: +39 0331 730829, [email protected]. A 4-star hotel specifically designed to accommodate business and early-flight travelers near the airport. 2 MOXY Milan Malpensa Airport, Milan Malpensa Airport, Terminal 2, Somma Lombardo, Varese 21010, ☏ +39 02 94757100. Check-in: 15:00, check-out: 12:00. A trendy 3-star budget hotel adjacent to Terminal 2. (updated Mar 2016) 3 Sheraton Milan Malpensa Airport Hotel & Conference Center, Malpensa Airport, Terminal 1, 21010 Ferno (VA), ☏ +39 02 2335 1, fax: +39 02 23353535, [email protected]. Check-in: 15:00, check-out: 12:00. A 4-star hotel directly connected to Terminal 1. (updated Mar 2016)