Milan Airport Transfer Guide
🇮🇹 Milan Malpensa (MXP) — Updated 2026
Milan has three airports: Malpensa (MXP, 50 km north-west — main international), Linate (LIN, 8 km east — short-haul EU), and Bergamo Orio al Serio (BGY, 50 km north-east — Ryanair + low-cost). MXP transfers run 50-70 min by road. The Malpensa Express train from MXP to Milano Centrale is 50 min for €13. LIN is much closer — 15-20 min from centre. Pre-booked transfers (€70-120 for MXP, €30-50 for LIN) are useful for Fashion Week, Salone del Mobile, or onward transfers to Lake Como.
50 km MXP / 8 km LIN / 50 km BGY from city centre (Duomo)
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Milan airport transfer options compared
| Option | Cost | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welcome Pickups (pre-booked) from MXP | €70–120 | 50–70 min | Meet-and-greet, English driver, fixed fare. |
| Welcome Pickups from LIN | €30–50 | 15–20 min | Closer airport. |
| Kiwitaxi (pre-booked) MXP | €65–110 | 50–70 min | Marketplace, instant quote. |
| Milan airport taxi MXP | €110 fixed | 50–70 min | Fixed €110 to centre by city ordinance. |
| Malpensa Express train | €13 | 50 min to Centrale | Every 30 min. Direct. |
| Malpensa Shuttle bus | €10 | 60 min to Centrale | Every 20 min. |
Top destinations from MXP
Centro / Duomo
Tourist centre, 50-70 min from MXP.
Brera / Quadrilatero
Fashion district, 50-70 min from MXP.
Milano Centrale station
For onward rail (Venice, Rome), 45-65 min from MXP.
Lake Como (Como town)
70 km / 60-75 min — closer to MXP than to centre.
Lake Garda (Sirmione)
180 km east, 2-2.5 hours.
Booking tips for Milan
- → Milan has 3 airports — confirm MXP / LIN / BGY at booking; transfers between them are 60-90 min
- → Milan fixed taxi fare from MXP is €110 — pre-booked transfer often cheaper for sedan
- → Fashion Week (Feb + Sep) + Salone del Mobile (Apr): prices surge 50-100%, book 4+ weeks ahead
- → Lake Como is actually closer to MXP than to Milan centre — book transfer direct if Como is destination
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FAQ
Malpensa Express train or transfer from MXP?+
Malpensa Express runs from MXP to Milano Centrale in 50 min for €13, every 30 min, 05:00-23:30. From Centrale you take metro M2 or M3 to most centre hotels. Total 65-90 min door-to-door with luggage on metro. Pre-booked transfer is 50-70 min direct for €70-120. Solo + light luggage: train. Family + Fashion Week with luggage: transfer.
MXP, LIN, or BGY?+
MXP (Malpensa) — 50 km, main international hub, most flag carriers + long-haul. LIN (Linate) — 8 km east, short-haul EU + Italian domestic. BGY (Bergamo Orio al Serio) — 50 km north-east, Ryanair + Wizz + low-cost. Transfers: MXP €70-120, LIN €30-50, BGY €80-130. Always confirm which airport — they're marketed as "Milan" but very different distances.
MXP to Lake Como transfer?+
Lake Como (Como city) is 70 km north of MXP / 60-75 min via A9 motorway — actually closer to MXP than Milan centre is. Pre-booked transfer €130-180. For Bellagio or Varenna (lake villages): add 30-45 min + €30-60. Alternative: train MXP-Como (90 min via Saronno change, €10-18). For lake holiday + heavy luggage: transfer direct.
Fashion Week / Salone del Mobile — book how far ahead?+
Milan Fashion Week (Feb + Sep, ~9 days) and Salone del Mobile (April, ~6 days) bring 200-400K visitors. Hotel prices triple, transfer prices double, and Welcome Pickups capacity sells out 2-3 weeks before. Book 4+ weeks ahead. Tip: many fashion houses are in Quadrilatero della Moda (Via Montenapoleone area) — book hotel in walking distance.
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