Milan

Guide to Milan Malpensa Intercontinental Airport

Milan Malpensa airport is about 45 km northeast of Milan. It is a major gateway to Northern Italy and services flights to and from major US and European cities among other destinations.

Terminals and facilities at Milan airport

The airport has two terminals that are connected by a shuttle bus. Terminal 1 is called Malpensa Ovest, and Terminal 2 is Malpensa Nord.

Banks, ATMs, and currency exchange booths are located throughout all terminals. A left luggage office, which remains open 24/7, is situated in the Terminal 2 arrivals lounge. Sala Amica, the courtesy lounge in Terminal 1, provides toilets for people with mobility problems, while the hearing-impaired are provided with special telephones. Newspapers and magazines are provided in Braille for the blind.

Several shops are on offer at the airport including duty free, pharmacies, a beauty center, and travel agencies.

Eurochange runs a business center that offers workstations, fax, photocopier, personal computer, and mobile phone rental. Meeting rooms and catering for up to 14 people can be booked in advance. Further facilities are available in Club SEA lounges if you are a member. Internet access, telephones, magazines, and video stations with the latest stock exchange figures are all provided. If you need other business facilites, try one of the airport hotels. Milan airport hotels are sure to have the amenities you’re looking for. Search for Milan airport hotels here.

Lounges, cafés, and several restaurants are offered in both terminals.

If you want to hire a car while in Milan, you can do so directly from the Milan airport, or book from a car hire company online. Great deals on car hire from Milan airport available here.

Hotels at Milan Intercontinental Airport

There are a variety of airport hotels located near Milan airport. Since the airport is so far from Milan, the airport hotels are very convenient if you only plan to stay a short time in the area. You can look for airport hotels at Milan online here.

Some of the airport hotels available include First Hotel Malpanesa Airport, Atlantic Airport, and Best Western Jet Hotel Malpanesa Airport.

Transportation and parking at Milan Malpanesa

The airport is connected to the city by both trains and buses. Trains operate from Terminal 1 to Milano Cadorna Station every 30 minutes. Buses connect both terminals with Milano Centrate Station every 20. The Malpensa Bus Express connects Terminal 1 with Milano Fiera Stazione Centrale Station.

Outside of arrivals, travelers can take a taxi into the city. The trip takes about an hour.

Short- and long-term airport parking at Milan airport is available close to Terminal 1. Long- and short-term parking close to Terminal 2 is also provided. A Park & Fly shuttle bus is available to take you to and from parking lots. APCOA provides covered airport parking spaces that are linked directly to the terminal by a walkway. To book Milan airport car parking ahead of time, click here.

Car hire at Malpensa airport

If you are coming to the airport by car, you may arrive at Teminal 1 via State road 336. One follows Autostrada dei Laghi (A8) and exits at the Busto Arsizio exit.

Milan airport has several major car hire companies available to those who want to hire a car during their stay. If you don’t want to depend on public transport during your trip, it’s wise to hire a car. Good deals on Milan airport car hire here.

Northern Italy is very beautiful and it’s advisable to hire a car to drive through the countryside and take in all the attractions. Getting around Milan is fairly easy by hire car, but it’s when you’re trying to get to those less-crowded destinations that a hire car comes in handy.

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