Milan Malpensa Airport Guide

Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Milan Malpensa Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit. Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.

Malpensa is not the best airport for sleepover as it doesn’t have many quiet spots nor comfortable chairs/sofas (most of the spots have metal chairs with armrests) – a traveller

MXP Airport Overview

Milan Malpensa Airport Guide — (Photo courtesy of a guest traveller / September 2019)

Milan Malpensa Airport (code: MXP) consists of two terminals: Terminal 1, a larger, modern facility with three concourses (A for Schengen regional flights, B for non-Schengen, C for Schengen long-haul), and Terminal 2, a smaller, older terminal used exclusively by easyJet. The airport’s facilities include a small variety of shops and restaurants that close fairly early. One cafe is open 24 hours in Terminal 1. Free WiFi is available to help pass the time. Economy class passengers can pay to enter one of the airport’s first-class lounges.

Sleeping in Malpensa Airport

Sleeping at Milan Malpensa Airport is doable, but Terminal 1 is generally the better choice, with some sofas, armrest-free benches and quieter corners, while Terminal 2 has fewer comfortable options. Most standard seating has armrests, floor sleeping is common, and travellers frequently mention bright lighting and cold conditions, although temperature experiences vary. If you have an early flight, you may not be able to pass security until closer to departure, so be prepared to spend part of the night landside. For detailed sleeping locations, conditions, photos and traveller tips, see our Guide to Sleeping in Milan Malpensa Airport or read the latest traveller reviews.

For uninterrupted sleep, there are hotels near the airport. See the Airport Hotels section below for locations.

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Airport Hours

The airport is open 24 hours landside and airside across T1 and T2, with security checkpoints open continuously to support flight schedules.

What this means for airport sleepers:
If you’re planning to stay overnight, expect to remain landside unless you’re already in transit airside with a valid boarding pass. Security access and terminal activity can be limited late at night, and some areas may feel quiet or partially closed. Seating is available, but it isn’t designed for sleeping, so come prepared and be ready to move if staff restrict access to certain areas.

Rest & Relaxation Zones

There are no dedicated sleeping areas, quiet rooms, or rest zones at Malpensa Airport. Some information areas and public spaces have a small number of cushioned chairs, but these are not designed for extended rest. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.

Airport Hotels, Day Rooms & Sleep Pods

If sleeping in Milan Malpensa Airport sounds like a nightmare, there are sleep pods inside the airport and hotels nearby:

Hotels inside Malpensa Airport:

Sheraton Milan Malpensa Airport Hotel
Upscale hotel. Located at Terminal 1. Day rooms are available.

More hotels near the airport:

MOXY Milan Malpensa Airport
(1.0 mi / 1.6 km) Upscale hotel.

First Hotel Malpensa
(0.8 mi / 1.3 km) Mid-range hotel.
Paid airport shuttle available.

Crowne Plaza Milan Malpensa Airport by IHG
(1.0 mi / 1.6 km) Upscale hotel.

Tribe Milano Malpensa
(0.5 mi / 0.8 km) Upscale hotel.

Looking for more options? Browse the complete list of hotels near Malpensa Airport on Kayak.

Airport Lounges

Pay-per-use, Single Visit Passes & Lounge Memberships

Regardless of what class of service you are flying, there are lounges that you can enter by paying at the door, purchasing a lounge pass or through a lounge membership program.

Terminal 1

Club S.E.A. Sala Montale – Location: Terminal 1, Airside, Departures Level, Non-Schengen Area, Boarding Gates B. Hours: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM. Showers: Yes. Dedicated Rest Zone: No. Sleep Facilities: No. Lounge Access: Pay at the door (43€) • Prepaid lounge passes • Lounge membership programs.
Sala Monteverdi – Location: Terminal 1, Airside, Schengen area (Boarding Area A, near gates A1–A10). Hours: 6:00 AM – 9:30 PM. Showers: Yes. Dedicated Rest Zone: No. Sleep Facilities: No. Lounge Access: Pay at the door • Prepaid lounge passes (42€) • Lounge membership programs.
Sala Pergolesi – Location: Terminal 1, Airside, Non-Schengen Area, near Boarding Gates B01 – B23. Hours: 5:30 AM – 10:00 PM. Showers: Yes. Dedicated Rest Zone: No. Sleep Facilities: No. Lounge Access: Pay at the door (44€) • Prepaid lounge passes • Lounge membership programs.
GAE Aulenti Premium Lounge – Location: Terminal 1, Airside, Boarding Area B, dedicated to Extra Schengen flights (Gate B50-B58). Hours: 5:30 AM – 10:00 PM. Showers: No. Dedicated Rest Zone: No. Sleep Facilities: No. Lounge Access: Pay at the door (79€) • Prepaid lounge passes.

Terminal 2

Alda Merini Classic Lounge – Location: Terminal 2, Airside, close to Gates D20-22. Schengen and Non-Schengen flights. Hours: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM. Lounge Access: Pay at the door (39€) • Prepaid lounge passes.

Food & Drinks

At the time of this update, Pret A Manger (T1, Landside, Ground Floor) is reported to operate 24 hours Monday through Saturday, making it one of the most reliable late-night food options. Other food outlets across both terminals operate on limited schedules, with many opening around 4:00–5:00 AM and closing by 9:00–10:00 PM.

Dining options at Malpensa include cafés, sandwich bars, and casual Italian restaurants such as Aroma Café • Briciole Bar • Gran Café • La S Romagnola • McDonald’s • Panella • Panino Giusto • Pizza Chef • Rossopomodoro. Availability varies by terminal and time of day.

Vending machines are also available throughout the airport for snacks and drinks when restaurants are closed.

Drinking Water
Free drinking water fountains can be found in Terminal 1 (10 locations) and Terminal 2 (3 locations).

Terminal 1 – Airside, Boarding A, near Customs Office A • Airside, Boarding A • Airside, near gates B50–59 • Airside, near gates B71–83 • Arrivals, near the restrooms • Arrivals, Baggage reclaim, carousels B6/B7, near the restrooms • Arrivals, Baggage reclaim, carousel A5 – near the restrooms

Terminal 2 – Airside, near the restrooms. • Airside, Gate D09 – near the restrooms • Arrivals, before baggage reclaims

Luggage Storage & Lockers

Luggage storage is available in Terminal 1, Arrivals B, Ground Floor.
Hours: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Rates: approximately €4.50–€5.00 per item per day, depending on size.

Mobile Charging

Free mobile charging stations (power outlets and USB ports) are available in some airside areas. A traveller review indicates outlets and USB ports in Terminal 1, Airside, between exits 7 and 8, near JuiceBar/Moka Café. Landside charging options are limited, so bringing a universal power adapter is recommended.

Showers

Shower facilities are available through select pay-to-use airport lounges. These include Sala Monteverdi and Club S.E.A. Sala Montale, subject to lounge access rules and operating hours. Fees and shower availability can vary, so travellers should confirm directly with the lounge before relying on this option. See Airport Lounges above for locations and details.

WiFi/Internet

Free unlimited WiFi is available at Milan Malpensa Airport. Connect to the “MALPENSA FREE WI-FI” network. No registration is required, there are no time limits, and reported speeds are up to 20 Mbps.

More Airport Information

More Services, Facilities & Things To Do On A Layover

Chapel – Mass is held at 8:00 AM on Sundays and holidays. Location: T1, Landside, Check-In Area 1, Level 2.

Duty-Free & Shopping – Duty-free shopping is available airside in both terminals, operated by Dufry. A variety of retail shops are located throughout the airport, including convenience stores selling snacks, drinks, and travel essentials. [ read more ]

Family Services
Baby Care Facilities – Baby care and breastfeeding rooms (marked “Baby Pit Stop”) are available in both terminals. Facilities typically include changing tables, privacy screens, and seating for feeding.
Children’s Play Area – Children’s play areas are available airside in both terminals, featuring themed interactive games and play equipment.
Family Services – A designated Family Lane is available at security screening for travellers with children under 12, when operational.

Fast Track Service – Fast Track security services are available in both terminals and can be purchased in advance online.
Grocery Store – A Carrefour Market grocery store is located near the railway station and Sheraton Hotel, offering supermarket-style food and essentials. Hours: 5:30 AM – 10:00 PM.
Luggage Wrapping – Baggage wrapping services are available in both terminals near check-in areas.

Medical Services
Medical Services – A medical center operates in Terminal 1 with limited daily hours.
Pharmacy – Pharmacies are available landside in both terminals, with hours varying by location.

Money
ATMs / Cash Machines – Need cash? ATMs are available landside and airside in both terminals. Fees and withdrawal limits may apply.
Banking Services – Bank branches operate in both terminals with limited weekday and Saturday hours.
Currency Exchange – Currency exchange counters are available in both terminals, with multiple locations and varying hours.
Tax Refunds – Tax refund services are available in Terminal 1.

Post Office – A Poste Italiane post office is located landside in Terminal 1 with limited weekday and Saturday hours.

Airlines

Milan Malpensa Airport is served by the following airlines: Aegean Airlines • Air Albania • Air Algérie • Air Baltic • Air Cairo • Air Canada • Air China • Air Dolomiti • Air Europa • Air France • Air India • Air Malta • Air Senegal • Air Serbia • Albawings • American Airlines • Arkia • Austrian Airlines • Azerbaijan Airlines • British Airways • Cathay Pacific • Cyprus Air • Delta Air Lines • EasyJet • Egyptair • El Al Israel Airlines • Emirates • Ethiopian Airlines • Etihad Airways • Eurowings • Eva Airways • Finnair • Flyone • GulfAir • Hainan • Iberia • Iran Air • Ita Airways • Juneyao Airlines • KLM • Korean Air • La Compagnie • LATAM • LOT • Lufthansa • Lumiwings • Luxair • MEA • Neos • Norwegian • Nouvelair • Oman Air • Qatar Airways • Royal Air Maroc • Royal Jordanian Airlines • Ryanair • Saudi Arabian Airlines • Singapore Airlines • Sky Express • Sun Express • Swiss • TAP Portugal • Tunisair • Turkish Airlines • Twin Jet • United Airlines • Uzbekistan Airlines • Vueling • Wizz Air.

Airport Transportation: Getting To/From The Airport

Bus/Coach

MXP airport is well connected to the bus system. Whether you need a shuttle bus to the train station, a fast bus connection to Milan or a long-distance coach, there is probably a bus for you. To plan your route, visit the Malpensa Airport website.

Car Sharing

Car sharing is an economical and eco-friendly way to rent a car for a brief period. Vehicles can be picked up at one station and dropped off at another. There are over 80 stations (open 24 hours a day), including stations at Malpensa Airport. For more information, visit the E-Vai website.

Car Rentals

Passengers arriving at either terminal will have access to car rental agencies. Avis • Budget • Dollar • Drivalia • Europcar • Gold Car • Hertz • Locauto • Maggiore • Ok Mobility • Sicily by Car • Sixt • Thrifty are available in T1. Avis • Budget • Dollar • Europcar • Hertz • Locauto Rent • Maggiore • Sicily by Car • Sixt • Thrifty are available in T2. Rental desks are located in the Arrivals Areas.

Hotel Shuttles

See Airport Hotels above.

Inter-Terminal Shuttles

The airport provides a 24-hour courtesy shuttle service between Terminals 1 and 2. The service runs every 15 minutes. Overnight, the shuttle departs every 30 minutes: 2:30 AM – 4:00 AM (Terminal 1) and 2:15 AM – 3:45AM (Terminal 2).

Limousine

European Limousine Consortium and CTM Consorzio Taxi Malpensa offer chauffeur-driven sedans and limousines at Terminal 1. World Wide Group used to offer services at Terminal 2, but we could not confirm this during our December 2023 update. If you know whether this service is still available, click here to update the guide.

Taxi

Taxis can be found outside the Arrivals Hall, ground floor at Terminal 1 (exit gate 6) and Terminal 2 (exit gate 4). The following rates were current at the time of this update:

Milan > Malpensa Airport € 104
Malpensa Airport > Fiera Milano (Rho) € 86
Malpensa Airport > Linate Airport € 116
Malpensa Airport > Varese € 74

Train

Milan Malpensa airport can be easily reached from the centre of Milan with the Malpensa Express train from Cadorna, Milano Centrale and Milano Porta Garibaldi stations. The Malpensa Express train stops at Malpensa Terminal 1 and Malpensa Terminal 2. To plan your trip, visit the Malpensa Express website.

Last updated: 2026-01-15

This guide is for informational purposes only to assist with your planning. All information, including rates and hours, is subject to change at any time without notice. The information in this airport guide is based on information collected and/or received from the airports, lounges, hotels, transportation providers, and their websites. We are not representatives of any of the above-mentioned service providers. To report errors or to add/update any items mentioned in the guide: update the airport guide or write a review.