Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) — Transit Guide
Transit and entry requirements at Milan Malpensa Airport in Milan, Italy
Quick Facts
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) is a Schengen Area airport in Milan, Italy. Transiting here may require ETIAS or a transit visa depending on your nationality.
Airport MXP
City Milan
Country Italy
Schengen Yes
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Airport Code MXP
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City Milan
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Country Italy
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Schengen Yes
Transit at Milan Malpensa Airport
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) is located in Milan, Italy. As a Schengen Area airport, transiting here may require ETIAS or a Schengen transit visa, depending on your nationality.
If you're connecting between two flights that both stay within the Schengen Area, no additional entry is required. If arriving from outside the Schengen Area, you'll pass through border control.
Transit Requirements at Milan Malpensa Airport by Nationality
- EU/EEA citizens Transit freely with passport or national ID. No visa, ETIAS, or other authorization needed.
- Visa-exempt nationals (US, UK, Canada, etc.) Can transit without a visa. ETIAS will be required from Q4 2026 (€20) — even for airside transit.
- Visa-required nationals May need a Schengen Airport Transit Visa (ATV) even for airside connections. Check with the embassy of Italy.
Transit FAQs — Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Do I need a visa to transit through Milan Malpensa Airport?
It depends on your nationality. EU citizens transit freely. Visa-exempt nationals will need ETIAS from Q4 2026. Some nationalities need a Schengen transit visa even for airside transit.
Is Milan Malpensa Airport a Schengen airport?
Yes. Milan Malpensa Airport is in Italy, a Schengen Area member. Arriving from outside the Schengen Area means passing through border control.
Can I leave the airport during a layover?
If you have valid entry authorization (ETIAS, Schengen visa, or EU passport), you can leave the airport and visit Milan during your layover.
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