Milan Malpensa Airport Transfers (MXP): Private Taxi





Milan Malpensa Airport · MXP · Terminal 1 and Terminal 2

Malpensa Airport transfers to Milan, Rho Fiera, Lake Como and the Alps

A Zonetransfers driver meets you at Malpensa arrivals with your name on a sign and drives you to any hotel in Milan from €110 per vehicle, or straight on to Rho Fiera, Lake Como, Switzerland, the Dolomites or the Ligurian coast. 36 routes with a fixed price per car, set when you book.

€110To central Milan, per car
50 kmMalpensa to the Duomo
50–60 minDoor to door
36Fixed-price routes

How to get from Malpensa Airport to Milan city centre

Malpensa lies some 50 km north-west of the Duomo, in the province of Varese. With a booked private car you go from arrivals to your Milan hotel in 50–60 minutes for €110 per vehicle (one to four people); tolls, fuel, VAT and up to an hour of waiting after you land are part of that price.

Milan

Milan city centre

Duomo, Brera, Navigli, Porta Nuova, CityLife or any Milan hotel

about 50 km · 50–60 minfrom €110
Station

Milano Centrale

The high-speed rail hub for Rome, Venice, Florence, Turin and Switzerland

about 50 km · 50–60 minfrom €110
Fairs

Rho Fiera Milano

The trade fair grounds: Salone del Mobile, EICMA and the big international shows

about 35 km · 30–40 minfrom €95
Fair weeks

During the Salone del Mobile in April and EICMA in November, roads to Rho Fiera are congested and cars are in short supply. Book early: the driver drops you at your pavilion entrance and collects you at the time you set.

Prices and airport information checked in October 2026.

Malpensa Terminal 1 and Terminal 2: where your driver meets you

Malpensa splits its traffic between two terminals roughly 10 minutes apart. From your flight number we know which one, follow the landing live and keep the car waiting up to an hour after touchdown at no charge.

Malpensa terminals and meeting points
Terminal Airlines Where your driver waits
Terminal 1 Most airlines, including long-haul and flag carriers Your driver waits at the exit from baggage reclaim
Terminal 2 easyJet flights Same meet-and-greet with a name sign at the T2 arrivals exit
Between terminals Free shuttle bus between T1 and T2 Tell us your terminal for the return trip
Private taxi from Milan Malpensa Airport to Milan city centre
Can't see your driver?

Stay in the hall rather than going outside, and use the round-the-clock number on your voucher or WhatsApp +34 654 381 547. Your chauffeur is the one holding your name.

Non-EU passport holders pass border control on arrival; on a first visit this includes EU Entry/Exit System registration.

Malpensa transfers to Lake Como, Switzerland, the Dolomites and the Riviera

Starting fares per car (one to four people) to 36 destinations in Italy, Switzerland and France. Tolls, fuel and VAT are included; parties of five to eight get a minivan.

Lake Como

Malpensa transfers: Lake Como
Destination Distance Drive time From
Cernobbio 55 km 50–60 min €139
Como 52 km 45–55 min €145
Lecco 85 km 60–75 min €189
Tremezzo 85 km 1 h 20–1 h 35 €189
Bellagio 88 km 75–100 min €199
Menaggio 90 km 1 h 25–1 h 40 €199
Varenna 114 km 90–100 min €229

The SS340 Regina road along the western shore is narrow and slow: allow extra time if you have a dinner or a wedding.

Lake Maggiore and Lake Garda

Malpensa transfers: Lake Maggiore and Lake Garda
Destination Distance Drive time From
Stresa 50 km 45–60 min €299
Sirmione 172 km 1 h 55–2 h 10 €309
Garda 193 km 2 h 10–2 h 20 €345

Stresa is under an hour away; Garda and Sirmione are on the far side of Lombardy, about two hours on the A4.

Northern Italian cities

Malpensa transfers: Northern Italian cities
Destination Distance Drive time From
Pavia 85 km 65–75 min €175
Bergamo 89 km 65–75 min €195
Turin 137 km 1 h 30–1 h 45 €305
Parma 174 km 1 h 50–2 h €319
Verona 198 km 2 h–2 h 15 €375
Bologna 261 km 2 h 45–3 h €459
Venice 285 km 2 h 50–3 h 10 €579

Venice: cars stop at Piazzale Roma, then water taxi, vaporetto or on foot.

Switzerland and the Alps

Malpensa transfers: Switzerland and the Alps
Destination Distance Drive time From
Lugano 80 km 60–70 min €195
Domodossola 90 km 70–80 min €195
Tirano 178 km 2 h 30–2 h 45 €319
Zermatt 189 km 2 h 50–3 h 10 €379
Breuil-Cervinia 182 km 2 h 10–2 h 30 €389
St. Moritz 230 km 3 h 15–3 h 30 €419
Livigno 270 km 3 h 45–4 h €495

Routes into Switzerland cross the border and, where needed, use the motorway vignette: the driver handles it. Livigno is a duty-free zone and needs snow equipment in winter.

Dolomites and Trentino

Malpensa transfers: Dolomites and Trentino
Destination Distance Drive time From
Madonna di Campiglio 285 km 3 h 30–3 h 45 €479
Bolzano 316 km 3 h 15–3 h 30 €555
Ortisei 351 km 3 h 40–4 h €629
Corvara in Badia 378 km 4 h 20–4 h 40 €679
Cortina d'Ampezzo 448 km 4 h 40–5 h €809

Our longest routes from Malpensa, from three and a half to five hours. In winter we leave early and drive on snow tyres.

Liguria, Tuscany and the Riviera

Malpensa transfers: Liguria, Tuscany and the Riviera
Destination Distance Drive time From
Genoa 180 km 2 h–2 h 15 €349
Santa Margherita Ligure 212 km 2 h 30–2 h 40 €379
Portofino 216 km 2 h 40–2 h 50 €389
Cinque Terre 245 km 2 h 50–3 h 10 €479
La Spezia 230 km 2 h 30–2 h 45 €479
Forte dei Marmi 298 km 3 h–3 h 15 €529
Nice 335 km 3 h 45–4 h 15 €649

Cars cannot enter the Cinque Terre villages: we drop you in La Spezia, Levanto or Monterosso depending on where you stay.

Where to stay in Milan: hotels near the Duomo, Brera and Centrale

Six Milan hotels our chauffeurs know well, from the Duomo to the airport itself:

Central luxury

Park Hyatt Milano

Via Tommaso Grossi 1 · Duomo

19th-century palazzo next to the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, a minute from the cathedral.

Design

Armani Hotel Milano

Via Alessandro Manzoni 31 · Quadrilatero

Designed by Giorgio Armani in a Rationalist building in the fashion district.

Classic

Hotel Principe di Savoia

Piazza della Repubblica 17

Milan's grand classic hotel, a few minutes' walk from Milano Centrale.

Quiet

Bulgari Hotel Milano

Via Privata Fratelli Gabba 7b · Brera

A private garden of 4,000 m² between Brera and the Quadrilatero.

Good value

Room Mate Giulia

Via Silvio Pellico 4 · Duomo

Design boutique hotel steps from Piazza del Duomo, at gentler prices.

Layovers

Sheraton Milan Malpensa Airport Hotel

Terminal 1, Malpensa Airport

Linked on foot to Terminal 1, for early flights or long layovers.

Things to do in Milan: Last Supper tickets, the Duomo and La Scala

Milan sights and booking tips
Sight What to know
Duomo di Milano The Gothic cathedral and its rooftop terraces, reached on foot or by lift, among the spires and the Madonnina.
The Last Supper Leonardo's fresco at Santa Maria delle Grazie: visits are by advance booking only, in small timed groups.
Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II The 19th-century glass-roofed arcade linking the Duomo with La Scala.
Castello Sforzesco The Sforza fortress, with museums and Michelangelo's Rondanini Pietà.
Teatro alla Scala One of the world's great opera houses; its season opens every 7 December.
Porta Nuova and Bosco Verticale Modern Milan: skyscrapers and the tree-covered towers.
  • Aperitivo by the Navigli canals at sunset.
  • An afternoon in Brera: galleries, the Pinacoteca and cobbled streets.
  • Shopping in the Quadrilatero della Moda: Via Montenapoleone and Via della Spiga.
  • A day on Lake Como: Como is under an hour from Malpensa, Bellagio and Varenna a little more.

To tour Milan or the lakes with the same driver for several hours, book a car with driver in Milan.

Milan events and trade fair calendar: when to book early

Dates that affect Malpensa transfers
When What happens Effect on your transfer
February and September Milano Fashion Week Central hotels full and high demand for cars with driver
April Salone del Mobile at Rho Fiera The busiest week of the year between Malpensa, Rho and the city
Early September Italian Formula 1 Grand Prix at Monza Heavy traffic north of Milan
November EICMA motorcycle show at Rho Fiera Book fair transfers well ahead
7 December Sant'Ambrogio and the opening night of La Scala City holiday and Christmas market
December to April Ski season in Cervinia, Livigno, St. Moritz and the Dolomites Early Saturday departures to the resorts

Minivan, minibus and group transfers from Malpensa

Luggage allowance is a 158 cm hold case and a cabin bag per traveller; skis, golf bags and bikes ride free if there is room for them, and free child seats (groups I to III) are fitted in advance. For groups of 8 to 55, see our minibus and bus hire with driver in Milan.

Standard car for a private transfer from Malpensa Airport

Standard car

1–4 passengers, one large case each

Minivan transfer from Malpensa Airport to Lake Como

Minivan

5–8 passengers, or fewer with skis and golf bags

Minibus transfer from Malpensa Airport for groups

Minibus or coach

Weddings, fairs and incentive groups

Minivan transfer from Milan Malpensa Airport for families and groups
Weddings on the lakes

Guests on different flights

We collect each arrival as it lands, or wait for everyone and travel together. All vehicles in our fleet.

Back to Malpensa: what time to book your return transfer

How long before take-off we recommend being collected, with the drive and check-in queues factored in. Mention T1 or T2 so the chauffeur stops at the correct departures door.

Pick-up time before your flight from Malpensa
Pick-up from Schengen flight Non-Schengen flight
Milan centre or Milano Centrale 3 h 3 h 30 min
Rho Fiera 2 h 45 min 3 h 15 min
Como or Cernobbio 3 h 3 h 30 min
Bellagio or Tremezzo 3 h 45 min 4 h 15 min
Lugano 3 h 15 min 3 h 45 min
Zermatt (Täsch) or Cervinia 5 h 15 min 5 h 45 min

How to book a Malpensa Airport transfer

Reserving with Zonetransfers is quick. Keep four things to hand: the flight number, how many of you are travelling, your bags and the drop-off address.

When

No later than 24 hours before you land, on the website or by WhatsApp.

Payment

Card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Maestro) or PayPal, all online.

Confirmation

An emailed voucher with the meeting point and a phone line staffed around the clock.

Changes

Cars and minivans cancel free until two days ahead, minibuses until four. Terms of sale.

Malpensa Airport transfer FAQ

What is the easiest way from Malpensa to central Milan?

Pre-book a private car. The chauffeur is in the arrivals hall when you land, loads the bags and takes the A8 into the city: 50–60 minutes to your hotel, from €110 for the whole vehicle (up to four people).

What does a private taxi from Malpensa to Milan cost?

Milan city addresses start at €110 per vehicle and Rho Fiera at €95. The fare is closed at booking and already covers motorway tolls, VAT and an hour of waiting.

How far is Malpensa from Milan?

Roughly 50 km. By car it is 50–60 minutes to the Duomo area, a little less to the north-west districts and more at rush hour.

What are the prices from Malpensa to Lake Como?

Cernobbio €139, Como €145, Tremezzo €189, Bellagio and Menaggio €199, Varenna €229. All prices are from, per car of up to four passengers.

Can you take me from Malpensa into Switzerland?

Yes. Lugano starts at €195, Zermatt (drop-off at Täsch) at €379 and St. Moritz at €419. Tolls are in the price and the chauffeur deals with the Swiss vignette where the route needs it.

Terminal 1 or Terminal 2: where do I land?

Most airlines arrive at Terminal 1; easyJet uses Terminal 2. We check your flight number, so the chauffeur goes to the correct one.

How will I recognise my chauffeur?

Look for your name on a board as you walk out of baggage reclaim in your terminal.

Nobody is waiting for me. What should I do?

Don't leave the terminal. Ring the assistance line printed on your voucher, open day and night, or message +34 654 381 547 on WhatsApp and we put you in touch with the chauffeur.

My flight is late. Do I need to tell you?

No. The flight is monitored and the pick-up moves with it; the 60 free minutes start at touchdown. If the delay goes beyond an hour and a half we confirm availability with you.

What luggage is included?

A hold case per person (up to 158 cm adding length, width and height) and a cabin bag. Skis, bikes and golf bags are free but need space, so list them when you book.

Can I pay with a credit card or PayPal?

Yes, at the time of booking: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Maestro or PayPal. There is nothing to pay in the car.

Is the fare per passenger?

No, per vehicle. €110 to Milan covers up to four travellers; five to eight go in a minivan and larger parties in a minibus or coach.

Are child seats available?

Yes, free of charge for groups I, II and III and fitted before you arrive. Infant carriers (group 0) on request by phone or email.

What if I need to cancel?

Cars and minivans can be cancelled without charge until two days before pick-up; minibuses and coaches until four days before.

Book your Milan Malpensa Airport transfer

Put in your arrival flight, travel date, group size, bags and destination: the closed fare for your car or minivan appears before checkout.

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