MXP — Milan (Malpensa) — Taxi Fare Guide
Malpensa is one of the airports where the taxi fare into the city is genuinely fixed. Licensed white taxis at the official rank outside the terminals charge an official flat fare of EUR 110 between the airport (Terminal 1 or 2) and any destination within Milan's city boundary, in both directions. This rate is per vehicle regardless of the number of passengers or bags and includes the motorway toll.
Because it is a fixed price, the EUR 110 does not change with traffic, time of day or distance within the city limits. Always confirm the flat rate with the driver before you set off and make sure they apply it - some may otherwise default to the meter, which for the roughly 50 km trip can run considerably higher.
The drive to central Milan takes about 50 minutes depending on traffic. Only use the regulated white taxis lined up in front of the exits with TAXI signage; never accept offers from touts inside the terminal, who are unlicensed and charge more. Pre-booked private transfers and the Malpensa Express train are alternatives, the train being far cheaper for solo travellers.
| Destination | Approx. fare | Time |
| Milan city centre (official flat fare) | EUR 110 (fixed) | ~50 min |
| Milan Duomo / central hotels | EUR 110 (fixed) | ~50 min |
| Milano Centrale station | EUR 110 (fixed) | ~50 min |
| Rho Fiera (exhibition centre) | EUR 65-90 (metered) | ~30 min |
Practical tips: Confirm the EUR 110 flat fare before departure and insist the driver honours it rather than using the meter. The fixed price covers the whole vehicle and tolls. Ignore anyone offering a taxi inside the terminal and use only the official white-taxi rank. Cards are accepted by most drivers, but ask first.
Other ways to the city
Malpensa is far from the city, so the rail link is the backbone of ground transport.
- Malpensa Express - trains from Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 to Milano Cadorna (about 37 minutes) and Milano Centrale via Porta Garibaldi (about 52 minutes), roughly every 15-30 minutes from about 05:00 to 23:00. A one-way ticket costs around EUR 13.
- Airport coaches - Terravision, Autostradale and Malpensa Shuttle run to Milano Centrale in 50-70 minutes for about EUR 10, useful late at night when trains have stopped.
- Direct buses to other cities - regular coaches serve Bergamo, Como, Turin, Varese and the lakes without going through Milan.
- Terminal shuttle - a free bus links Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 every 7-15 minutes, and the train also connects them.
- Night buses - a reduced coach service covers the gap between roughly 23:30 and 05:00.
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Fares are researched from official and public sources and are approximate — always confirm the meter or fixed fare before you travel.