Milan Malpensa Airport & Transfer Guide

Milan’s outer city area is home to three airports, and Milan Malpensa Airport is the biggest of them all. Milan is the second largest city in Italy, in close proximity to the Alps.
Milan offers several unique and interesting tourism opportunities, as well as an abundance of great skiing opportunities. It’s the perfect destination for your ski holiday!
Here’s everything you need to know about Milan Malpensa Airport and transfers to nearby ski resorts.

Airport Location

Milan Malpensa Airport is located just 50 km from Milan city.

Closest Ski Resorts to Milan Malpensa Airport

Milan Malpensa Airport is ideally located for easy access to many ski resorts across the Alps. These transfer times are approximate only, as weather and traffic conditions can significantly impact travel.
Here are some of the closest resorts to Milan Malpensa Airport:

Alagna Valsesia - 111 km/ 2 hours 15 minutes
Andermatt (Switzerland) - 187 km/ 3 hours
Arosa (Switzerland) - 250 km/ 3 hours 55 minutes
Artesina - 256 km/ 3 hours 5 minutes
Breuil-Cervinia - 182 km/ 2 hours 35 minutes
Chamonix (France) - 235 km/ 2 hours 55 minutes
Champoluc - 170 km/ 2 hours 25 minutes
Courmayeur - 213 km/ 2 hours 30 minutes
Davos (Switzerland) - 231 km/ 3 hours 40 minutes
Frachey - 172 km/ 2 hours 30 minutes
Gressoney Monterosa Ski - 168 km/ 2 hours 30 minutes
Laax (Switzerland) - 228 km/ 3 hours 15 minutes
Livigno - Carosello/Mottolino - 226 km/ 4 hours
Megève Mont Blanc (France) - 263 km/ 3 hours 25 minutes
Pinzolo - 249 km/ 3 hours 55 minutes
San Cassiano - 96 km/ 1 hour 40 minutes
St. Moritz (Switzerland) - 257 km/ 3 hours 55 minutes
Zouz (Switzerland) - 253 km/ 3 hours 55 minutes

Milan Malpensa Airport Public Transport Links

Milan Malpensa Airport is 50 km away from the centre of Milan, and is well connected by several transport options. The airport is easily reachable by train, bus and taxi.
For the easiest travel to your ski resort, we suggest using private transfer services, as you may have several changes if you choose public transport.

Airlines Flying To Milan Malpensa Airport

Here’s a list of the most common airlines flying into Milan Malpensa Airport:

Aeroflot
Air Berlin
Air Canada
Air France
Air Moldova
Alitalia
American Airlines
Azores Airlines
Blue Panorama Airlines
British Airways
Brussels Airlines
China Eastern Airlines
Easyjet
Emirates
Finnair
Iberia
KLM
Lufthansa
Luxair
Meridiana
Norwegian Air Shuttle
Pegasus Airlines
Ryanair
SAS
Smart Wings
TAP Portugal
Turkish Airlines
United Airlines
Virgin Atlantic
Vueling
Wizz Air

Alternative Airports Near Milan

If you can’t find the flight you wanted, or you need to change airports, it’s always useful to know the closest airports.. Here are some nearby alternatives:

Turin Airport - 140 km/ 1 hour 45 minutes
Milan Linate Airport - 71 km/ 1 hour 5 minutes
Orio al Serio (Bergamo) Airport - 96 km/ 1 hour 15 minutes

Cost of Flying with your Skis to Milan Malpensa Airport

Airline companies all charge different fees for your baggage. We have looked at the prices of the main airline companies flying into Malpensa Airport. Here’s how much it will cost to travel with your own skis:

Air Berlin - € 20 per flight
Air France - € 25 per flight
Air Moldova - € 50 per flight
Alitalia - € 30 per flight
American Airlines - € 25 per flight
Blue Panorama Airlines - € 20 per flight
British Airways - € 20 per flight
Brussels Airlines - € 25 per flight
Easyjet - € 30 per flight
Emirates - € 30 per flight
Finnair - € 25 per flight
KLM - € 25 per flight
Lufthansa - € 50 per flight (if exceeds baggage allowance)
Meridiana - € 50 per flight
Norwegian Air Shuttle - € 25 per flight
Pegasus Airlines - € 20 per flight
Ryanair - € 40 per flight
Smart Wings - € 60 per flight
United Airlines - € 30 per flight
Vueling - € 40 per flight
Wizz Air - € 30 per flight

*All the baggage prices are approximate. They may change depending on departure/arrival point and other factors.

Important Information for Malpensa Airport

If you're flying into Milan Malpensa Airport, here are some vital links and useful info you may need:

Cost of Transfers from Milan Malpensa Airport

We aim to provide an excellent transfer service in the Alps. To provide this high-quality service, we work with a dynamic pricing structure. We don’t have fixed rates, our quotes are based on a variety of factors.
We offer our clients a transparent system of how we develop and operate our prices. We start with a base price and alter it depending on several circumstances and conditions. All the calculated prices will only be reduced- not increased.

Here’s what we consider when making you a great offer:

Location of the airport and resort
The number of travellers
The day and time of travel (be sure to go for midweek for a discount!)
Any additional discounts we can offer

We offer significant savings if you're travelling off-peak and off-season. If you’re looking to save some money, midweek and weekend transfer prices may differ by up to 60%.We also consider the availability of our vehicles, transfer schedule, vehicle utilisation and other costs like road tolls or parking when quoting your transfer.

Find out more about our transfer prices here.

Transfers from Milan Malpensa Airport with Alps2Alps

For our clients we offer cut-rate prices, but we never make cuts on transfer service, quality and safety. Our professional, English-speaking drivers will transport you from Milan Malpensa Airport to your ski resort in the safest way in the shortest possible time. We are proud to call ourselves reliable and punctual.

Our modern fleet of cars consists of Renault Trafic, Opel Vivaro and Mercedes E Class vehicles. All of our vehicles are fully equipped for winter conditions and comply with local authority regulations.

Find out more and book your transfer from Milan Malpensa Airport here!