Milan Malpensa Airport: Practical Information

For your next vacation, business trip, or last-minute departure from Milan Malpensa Airport, we recommend checking which terminal to go to for your flight check-in. The information, written on your tickets, allows you to move around the airport with complete peace of mind.

Milan Malpensa Airport is the main airport of the city of Milan, located in the province of Varese. After Rome Fiumicino Airport, it is the second busiest airport in Italy by passenger numbers, with about 30 million passengers in 2019.

How many terminals are there at Milan Malpensa Airport?

Milan Malpensa Airport has 2 terminals: T1 hosts numerous regular airlines, charter flights, and low-cost carriers including Alitalia and Ryanair, while T2 is exclusively used by Easyjet's fleet.

What services are offered?

While waiting for your departure, between flights, Malpensa Airport offers various solutions (at both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2) to its travelers.

In addition to dozens of shops, bars, restaurants, and duty-free areas to relax, have lunch, or shop, the airport offers much more for the best pre-flight experience.

Here are some of the services provided:

• Fast track;
• VIP lounge;
• Wi-fi;
• Digital services to stay informed about flight status and much more.

When is it best to arrive at Milan Malpensa Airport?

Before traveling, it is always advisable to arrive at the airport early to pass through security calmly and without constantly checking the clock. Keep in mind that for long-haul flights, it is recommended to arrive 3 hours in advance, while for shorter trips, you can arrive at the airport 2 hours before. Consider the time it takes to get to the airport and park your car, reaching the terminal without stress.

A little pre-departure reminder: what are the travel documents?

Travel documents (ID card, boarding pass, parking ticket...) are essential elements before departure. For a vacation or business meeting to start off on the right foot, we recommend always having either a paper or electronic version or both of your tickets and identification documents. If your destination is outside the Schengen Area, we recommend checking the Farnesina website for more details on visas, passports, permits, and more.

Departure by car: can you park at Milan Malpensa Airport?

There are various types of parking available for your car. There are many options that adapt to different time, money, and distance requirements. On Onepark, you can find a wide range of valet services, low-cost parking, and hotel parking options that provide direct access to the terminal or access the airport via the shuttle service. The shuttle is provided by the parking either for free or for a fee, as specified in the parking information on Onepark.