Duomo di Milano
The Gothic marble cathedral, one of the largest in Europe, with hundreds of spires and the chance to climb up to the roof terraces.
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Airport · Milan, Italy
Milán Malpensa MXP
40 km from central Milan. Live flights, getting to town, car rental and where to stay.
- to the centre
- 40 km
- terminals
- 2
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About the airport
Milan Malpensa Airport is in Ferno, in the province of Varese, about 50 km north-west of central Milan. It is the largest airport in northern Italy and the main one for long-haul flights.
Terminals
It has two terminals. Terminal 1 handles most of the full-service airlines and long-haul flights; Terminal 2 is used by some low-cost airlines, so check which terminal your flight uses. A free shuttle bus runs between the two.
Services
The terminals have cafés, restaurants, shops, free wifi and car rental desks. The Malpensa Express train links the airport with central Milan without changes.
Getting to the city
Malpensa Express
A direct train to Milano Cadorna and Milano Centrale, stopping at Terminal 1. It is the quickest way to the centre, in about 40-50 min.
Malpensa Shuttle, Terravision
Several operators (such as Malpensa Shuttle and Terravision) link the airport with Milano Centrale in 50-60 min. They leave from the terminals.
Taxi
Official ranks at arrivals. There is a fixed fare to central Milan; the ride takes about 50 min depending on traffic.
Airport map
Terminal 1
The main terminal, with most of the full-service and long-haul airlines. It has the railway station and the bus stops.
Terminal 2
A smaller terminal, used by some low-cost airlines. It is a few minutes from T1, reached by the free shuttle bus.
Milan
Things to do in Milan
Milan is the capital of Lombardy and Italy's great centre of fashion, design and finance, with a Gothic marble cathedral at the heart of the city.
Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II
An elegant 19th-century shopping arcade with a glass and iron dome, next to the cathedral square.
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Castello Sforzesco
The great brick fortress of the Sforza family, now home to museums and bordered by Sempione Park.
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Teatro alla Scala
One of the world's most famous opera houses, opened in 1778, with its own museum.
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How far is the airport from central Milan?
Milán Malpensa airport is about 40 km from central Milan.
How do I get from the airport to central Milan?
From Milán Malpensa airport you can take Malpensa Express (train), Malpensa Shuttle, Terravision (bus), and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
How many terminals does Milán Malpensa airport have?
Milán Malpensa has 2 terminals: Terminal 1 and Terminal 2.
Landing in Milan?
Book your car and your stay before you arrive: more choice and better prices.
Photo credits
- Terminal 1: Ardfern, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- The terminal's check-in area: Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- The airport from the air: Olivier Cleynen, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Duomo di Milano: Saptarshi Pal, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II: Terragio67, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Castello Sforzesco: Terragio67, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Teatro alla Scala: This Photo was taken by Wolfgang Moroder. Feel free to use my photos, but please mention me as the author and send me a message. This image is not in the public domain. Please respect the copyright protection. It may only be used according to the rules mentioned here. This specifically excludes use in social media, if applicable terms of the licenses listed here not appropriate. Please do not upload an updated image here without consultation with the Author. The author would like to make corrections only at his own source. This ensures that the changes are preserved.Please if you think that any changes should be required, please inform the author.Otherwise you can upload a new image with a new name. Please use one of the templates derivative or extract., CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons