Where to stay near Malpensa Terminal 1
Terminal 1 is Malpensa's main terminal: long-haul flights, national airlines and many low-cost carriers. If you're flying in or out of T1, here's how to plan your night with no surprises.
Updated on 11/10/2026
How far Casorate Sempione is from Terminal 1
About 10 minutes by car, at any hour: the road is the SS336, which links the Gallarate area to the terminals, with no city traffic. With the private shuttle you're dropped right at departures.
What time to leave
- Schengen flights with hand luggage only: being at the airport 1 hour 30 minutes before is enough.
- Non-Schengen flights or with checked luggage: 2 hours 30 minutes before, more at peak times.
- Book the shuttle the evening before with a WhatsApp message: time, number of people, mobile number and flight number.
What you'll find at T1
Check-in and security on two levels, a large shopping area and food outlets open from the early hours. The Malpensa Express stops right below the terminal. Taxis are at door 6 in arrivals.
If your flight is before 7:00, sleeping 10 minutes away and leaving with the shuttle at 4:45 is far more restful than driving out from Milan in the night. Dinner at home, a calm wake-up, coffee ready.
Frequently asked questions
Will the shuttle take me straight to Terminal 1?
Yes, right outside departures at the terminal you tell us. From 30 € per trip, running 24 hours a day.
Can I leave my car with you while I'm travelling?
No, the free street parking is for the length of your stay only. For long-stay parking there are services around the airport.
Sleep 10 minutes from Malpensa
Three apartments with 24/7 self check-in, private shuttle and free parking. From 60 € per night, direct booking with no commission.
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