Although Linate is the closest airport to Milano centre in Italy, most international travellers who fly to Milan arrive in the city through Terminal 1 of Malpensa, officially Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa (IATA code: MXP). Flights landing in this major Italian air travel hub originate in Athens, Dublin, Toronto, Paris, Madrid, Beijing, Delhi, New York, Tokyo, Miami, London, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, São Paulo, Seoul, Oslo and many other cities across Europe thanks to routes by easyJet and Ryanair planes, and many of its passengers are making a connection in Malpensa or catching an early morning outbound flight. That is why they may find it extremely convenient to sleep inside the airport terminal during an overnight layover, or get some rest for a few hours in the privacy of a sleeping capsule, pod or cabin. Moreover, booking a room by the hour and not having to commute to a hotel outside the facilities will be a considerably cheaper alternative for budget travelers and backpackers.
Business travellers and those planning a longer trip to Milan may consider staying in a hotel near Malpensa, which will undoubtedly cater to the needs of people who travel for work or have a more flexible schedule. Making a reservation with any of the hotels in MXP will ensure a more relaxed journey, while it allows for quick trips to the city if they catch an Express Train from T1 or T2, or a shuttle bus towards Milano Central Station, with services running every 20 minutes daily. However, if you still prefer to take a nap or spend the night in a sleep cabin in Terminal 1 of Malpensa airport, continue reading below.
Individual cabins to sleep in Malpensa airport (Milan, Italy)
There are 4 capsule-style rooms on the second floor of the public departures area of Malpensa airport in Milan, Italy. They are located before security, meaning that travellers in transit will need to go through passport control and exit the restricted zone in order to find the cabins. Each of them features a twin bed -which may accommodate either one or two travellers-, a small seat, a clothes rack, luggage storage space, socket by the bed, free WiFi, desk, alarm clock and air purifier.
The sleep pods in MXP airport are completely self-service, there is no staff on site and you will have to use the public toilets nearby. They are also a short walk to the check-in desks and restaurants in the departures zone. Whether you have a reservation or you will pay once you are there, access to the capsules is available around the clock every day of the year.
How to book a sleep pod inside Milan airport (Malpensa)
If you are certain that you will need to spend the night in Milan airport, we recommend that you book your sleep cabin for the night before the departure of your flight, since there are not too many and you want to ensure that there will be a clean capsule available and waiting for you. In this case, you must pay for the minimum time slot (from 23:00 to 6:00). Otherwise, if you would rather pay for just a few hours to relax, take a nap or recharge your eletronic devices in a private space, you will be charged 9 euros for the first hour, then per minute of use. Follow the instructions displayed on the digital screen outside your cabin and checking-it, checking-out and paying will be easy and entirely managed by you.
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