Milan Malpensa Airport Map & Terminal Guide 2026

Milan Malpensa Airport Map

The Milan Malpensa Airport map below shows the full layout of MXP, officially known since July 2024 as Aeroporto Internazionale Milano Malpensa “Silvio Berlusconi” (MXP/LIMC). Located 49 km northwest of Milan in the province of Varese, Malpensa handled 28.9 million passengers in 2024 — a record high and a 10.8% increase on 2023 — making it the second busiest airport in Italy after Rome Fiumicino and one of the top 25 in Europe.

As the map shows, Malpensa has two completely separate terminals roughly 3 km apart with no airside connection between them. Terminal 1 is the main hub, divided into three concourses (A, B and C) and used by almost all airlines. Terminal 2 is used exclusively by easyJet. Study the MXP airport map before you travel — understanding which terminal you need is the single most important thing you can do to avoid a stressful transfer.

Milan Malpensa Airport Location Map

Malpensa Airport sits inside the Parco Naturale Lombardo della Valle del Ticino, a UNESCO-recognised nature reserve, near the town of Ferno in the province of Varese. The location map below shows MXP’s position 49 km northwest of Milan. The airport is accessible via the A8 motorway (Milan to Varese) and A26 (Milan to Genoa), both connecting to the SP527 airport approach road.

Milan Malpensa Airport Terminals

Malpensa has two passenger terminals. They are not connected airside — treat them as two separate airports for the purposes of connections and transfers. If your outbound and inbound flights use different terminals, you must exit landside, take the free shuttle or train, and clear security again at the other terminal. Allow at least 45 minutes for the switch, more during peak hours.

Terminal 1 — The Main Terminal

Terminal 1 opened in 1998 and is the larger, more prominent of the two buildings. It handles the vast majority of scheduled and charter traffic at Malpensa and has a capacity of over 28 million passengers per year. The terminal spans five levels and is divided into three concourses: A for Schengen flights, and B and C for non-Schengen and intercontinental routes. All airlines except easyJet operate from Terminal 1.

Terminal 1 Concourses

After clearing security in Terminal 1, passengers access one of three concourses. The concourse you use depends on your destination. Schengen flights use Concourse A. Non-Schengen and intercontinental flights use Concourses B and C. Concourse C (sometimes labelled B2) opened in January 2012 and was built specifically to handle security-sensitive routes including flights to the USA and Israel.

Terminal 1 Airlines

Terminal 1 handles virtually every airline at Malpensa except easyJet. The airport is a focus city or operating base for Ryanair, Wizz Air, Neos and Albastar, and serves as a connection point for ITA Airways, the major flag carriers and intercontinental operators.

Terminal 2 — easyJet Hub

Terminal 2 is the older of the two buildings, located on the north end of the airport approximately 3 km from Terminal 1. It closed during the COVID pandemic and reopened in May 2023, since when it has been used exclusively by easyJet. easyJet uses Malpensa as one of its major European bases, operating a large number of aircraft from here. Terminal 2 is smaller and more straightforward than Terminal 1, with check-in on the ground floor and a single security checkpoint leading directly to the departure gates.

Getting Between Terminal 1 and Terminal 2

The two terminals have no airside link. To move between them you must exit the terminal landside and use either the free shuttle bus or the Malpensa Express train. The shuttle bus stops are outside the arrivals exit at each terminal. To reach the shuttle from Terminal 1, descend to Level −1, walk past the Malpensa Express station toward the Sheraton hotel forecourt — the shuttle bay is directly outside under the overhang. From Terminal 2, the shuttle stop is at the kerb immediately outside the arrivals doors.

Security at Milan Malpensa Airport

Terminal 1 has security checkpoints at Level 1 of the departures area. After clearing security you access Concourse A (Schengen) directly, or continue through passport control to reach Concourses B and C (non-Schengen). Fast Track lanes are available for purchase at the airport or online for busy periods. Terminal 2 has a single centralized security checkpoint on the ground floor, fed by all easyJet check-in desks.

Getting to Milan Malpensa Airport

Ground transport for Terminal 1 departs from the arrivals level (Level 0). The Malpensa Express train station is at Level −1, accessed via escalators or lifts from the arrivals hall. Terminal 2 has its own train station connected by a 200 m covered walkway from the arrivals hall.

Milan Malpensa Airport Parking

Malpensa offers six parking zones. Book in advance at milanomalpensa-airport.com to guarantee availability and save on gate rates, especially during summer and the Christmas and Easter peaks.

Milan Malpensa Airport Map — Arrivals

Arriving passengers in Terminal 1 land at the gates on Level 1, then descend to Level 0 for immigration (non-Schengen passengers) and baggage claim. EU and Schengen passport holders can use e-gates at the border if their nationality is eligible, including citizens of Japan, Australia, Canada, the USA, the UK, South Korea, Singapore and several others. After collecting bags and clearing customs, passengers exit into the public arrivals hall on Level 0 where ground transport, taxi ranks and tourist information are available.

Terminal 2 arrivals follow a simpler path: deplane, pass through baggage claim on the ground floor, and exit into the arrivals hall where the Malpensa Express walkway and shuttle stops are immediately outside.

Milan Malpensa Airport Map — Departures

For Terminal 1, go to Level 2 for check-in. After dropping your bags, proceed to Level 1 for security. Schengen passengers head directly to Concourse A gates. Non-Schengen passengers continue through passport control to reach Concourses B or C. For Terminal 2, everything is on the ground floor: check-in, security and gates are all in sequence.

Connections and Transits at Terminal 1

Terminal 1 handles all connections entirely airside as long as both flights are on a single ticket or the airlines are partners. Schengen-to-Schengen transfers require no checks at all — simply find your departure gate. Non-Schengen arrivals connecting to a Schengen departure must pass through security and passport control via the dedicated transfer security channel (follow Transfer signs). Non-Schengen to non-Schengen transfers require only a re-entry through security. No Terminal 2 airside transit is possible under any circumstances.

Insider Tips

Terminal 1 is a large building and Concourse C gates can be a long walk from security. Wear comfortable shoes and allow time to walk. If you have a Fast Track option, morning peak hours (roughly 6–10 a.m.) are when it is most worth using. The Malpensa Express is far and away the best value to the city — at €15, it undercuts taxis massively and avoids the A8 motorway traffic that can stretch taxi journeys past 90 minutes at rush hour. If you are flying easyJet from T2, note that the terminal is noticeably quieter and simpler than T1 — security queues are often shorter. Refer to the Milan Malpensa Airport map above when planning your route through the terminal.