Which terminal does my airline use at Milan Malpensa?+
Terminal 1: ITA Airways, Lufthansa, KLM, Air France, Iberia, Aegean, TAP, Turkish, Emirates, Qatar, Etihad, Singapore Airlines, Cathay, ANA, JAL, EgyptAir, Saudia, Air China, United, American, Delta — basically all full-service carriers. Terminal 2: easyJet (their Italian base) + Wizz Air + Eurowings + Pegasus + Norwegian. T1 ↔ T2 is a free shuttle bus (8 min).
Should I fly into Malpensa (MXP), Linate (LIN), or Bergamo (BGY)?+
Malpensa for international + most full-service. Linate is closer to central Milan (10 km vs 50 km) but only short/medium-haul (mostly ITA Airways domestic + EU). Bergamo (Orio al Serio) for Ryanair — 50 km east of Milan, often advertised as "Milan" even though it's a separate city. Inter-airport shuttle buses connect all three (€10-€15, 60-90 min).
How do I get from Malpensa to central Milan?+
Malpensa Express train — €13, 37-52 min direct to Milano Cadorna OR Milano Centrale. Best option. Centrale connects to high-speed rail for Rome/Florence/Venice/Naples. Malpensa Shuttle bus is €10 to Centrale (50-70 min). Taxi is €110 flat rate to anywhere inside Milan city limits — government-regulated.
How early should I arrive at Milan Malpensa?+
Schengen: 90 min. Non-Schengen long-haul: 2.5-3 hours. MXP security is generally efficient (15-30 min) but peak (06:00-09:00 morning departures) can hit 45 min. Fast Track sold per terminal (€10-€15). ITA Business + SkyTeam Elite Plus + Star Gold get priority lanes.
How do I get from Malpensa to other Italian cities by train?+
Take the Malpensa Express to Milano Centrale (52 min, €13). From Centrale: Frecciarossa high-speed to Rome (3h, €60-€100), Florence (1h 45min, €40-€80), Venice (2h 30min, €35-€80), Naples (4h 30min, €80-€130), Turin (1h, €25-€50). Buy at trenitalia.com — buy ahead for best fares.
Can I leave Malpensa during a layover?+
Yes — Italy is Schengen. Malpensa Express to Milan Centrale in 52 min. Allow 4 hours minimum round trip. Quick options: Duomo + Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II (90 min by Metro from Cadorna), Sforza Castle (60 min). Closer to MXP: walk around Lake Maggiore from Stresa station — 30 min by train from MXP.
