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Full Airport Name
Milan Malpensa Airport
Address
21010 Varese, Italy
Airport Code
MXP
Country Code
39
Telephone
(02) 7485 2200
Fax
(02) 7485 4010
Website
Number of Terminals
2
Time Zone
GMT + 1 (GMT + 2 from last Sunday in March to last Sunday in October)
Location
The airport is located 45 km (29 miles) north west of Milan.
Airport News
Work is underway on construction of a third satellite area at Terminal 1.
Transfer Between Terminals
A shuttle bus connects the two terminals.
Driving Directions
The airport can be reached from the state road SS336. Take the Busto Arsizio exit from the Autostrada dei Laghi (A8), which links directly with Milan.
Car Parking
Short- and long-term parking, operated by SEA Parking (tel: (02) 7486 2646) and APCOA (tel: (02) 5858 1069), is available close to Terminal 1. APCOA provides covered parking spaces that are linked directly to the terminal by a walkway. SEA Parking also provides long- and short-term parking close to Terminal 2. A Park & Fly shuttle bus is available. Valet parking is available at both terminals.
Car Hire
Auto Europa, Avis, EasyCar, Europcar, Hertz, Locauto, Maggiore, Sixt, Targa Rent and Thrifty-Italy by Car are all located at Terminal 1.
Public Transport
Rail: Malpensa Express (tel: (02) 85111; website: www.malpensaexpress.it) trains run from Terminal 1 to Milano Cadorna Station (journey time - 40 minutes), in the centre of Milan.
Road: Bus: Buses run from both terminals to Milano Centrale Station. There are also services to Linate Airport, Sesto and Torino. The Malpensa Shuttle (tel: (0331) 258 411; website: http://ticketonline.malpensashuttle.it) runs from both terminals to Milano Centrale Station (stopping on request at the conferences and exhibition centre during Milan fair events).
Taxi: Taxis are available from outside Arrivals at both terminals.
Road: Bus: Buses run from both terminals to Milano Centrale Station. There are also services to Linate Airport, Sesto and Torino. The Malpensa Shuttle (tel: (0331) 258 411; website: http://ticketonline.malpensashuttle.it) runs from both terminals to Milano Centrale Station (stopping on request at the conferences and exhibition centre during Milan fair events).
Taxi: Taxis are available from outside Arrivals at both terminals.
Information and Help Desks
There are several information points (tel: (02) 7485 2200) located throughout both terminals. There is a tourist information desk (tel: (02) 5858 0506) in Terminal 1
Airport Facilities
Money and communications: Facilities include banks, bureaux de change, post offices, public telephones and fax facilities in both terminals. Wireless Internet access is available in the terminals.
Eating and drinking: There are bars, a cocktail lounge and restaurants.
Shopping: There are numerous shops at the airport, including duty-free.
Luggage: Left-luggage (tel: (02) 5858 0298) is available in Terminal 1.
Other facilities: There are chemists and travel agencies. First aid and health offices are available in both terminals. Travel agencies and transport tickets desks are also available. Chapels can be found in both terminals.
Eating and drinking: There are bars, a cocktail lounge and restaurants.
Shopping: There are numerous shops at the airport, including duty-free.
Luggage: Left-luggage (tel: (02) 5858 0298) is available in Terminal 1.
Other facilities: There are chemists and travel agencies. First aid and health offices are available in both terminals. Travel agencies and transport tickets desks are also available. Chapels can be found in both terminals.
Conference and Business Facilities
The Fly Business Centre (tel: (02) 5858 1199) offers business travellers services including workstations, fax, photocopier, personal computer, videoconferencing, Internet access, translation service and mobile phone hire. Conference rooms, with facilities for a maximum of 14 people, should be booked in advance. Club SEA lounges (tel: (02) 7485 2841) offer business facilities to members. Meeting facilities and a fully equipped business centre are also available at the First Hotel Malpensa Airport (tel: (0331) 717 045; www.firsthotel.it).
Facilities for Disabled Travellers
Assistance for disabled passengers, who should inform their airline of any special needs when making their flight booking, is available. There are lifts and ramps for access, as well as disabled toilets and telephones in both terminals. The Sala Amica (courtesy lounge) in Terminal 1 provides toilets for people with reduced mobility, telephones for the hearing-impaired as well as newspapers and magazines in Braille if required. Disabled parking is available at both terminals.
Hotels
The four-star First Hotel Malpensa Airport (tel: (0331) 717 045; website: www.firsthotel.it) is situated at the airport, mid-way between the terminals. Travellers should phone the hotel upon arrival at the airport for free shuttle pick-up. The Hotel Villa Malpensa (tel: (0331) 230 944; website: www.hotelvillamalpensa.com) is located in front of Terminal 1. Other hotels nearby include the Domina Inn (tel: (0331) 27881; website: www.dominahotels.com), the Best Western Jet Hotel (tel: (0331) 772 100; website: www.jethotel.com) and the Airport Motel (tel: (0331) 302 111; website: www.airportmotel.it).
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