One map, pinned from each airport’s published coordinates.
Category scores
Overall is the published weighted sum. A highlighted score is ahead; a tie stays plain.
Ease of use
25% · Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
MXP7.5
TRN8.0+0.5
Comfort & amenities
20% · Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
MXP6.8
TRN7.6+0.8
Food & retail
15% · Food and retail quality and variety.
MXP6.9
TRN7.3+0.4
Ground access
15% · Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
MXP8.1
TRN8.4+0.3
Reliability
15% · Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
MXP7.0
TRN7.5+0.5
Lounges
10% · Worth-it density and access quality.
MXP6.9
TRN7.5+0.6
Best for
MXP
Direct rail to MilanStar Alliance long-haulFast Track security
TRN
City breaks using the €3.70 Porta Susa trainPriority Pass holders departing before 21:00Ryanair / Wizz / easyJet / ITA leisure and ski feeder trafficTravelers who want CT 2 L liquids without a mega-hub
Watch out for
MXP
T1 non-Schengen crowdsLimited airside dining lateShuttle dependency for T2
TRN
Piemonte Lounge and Fast Track both close 21:00 — late banks are on their ownStandard security is still classic 100 ml if you skip Fast TrackTaxi ~€40 — use the train unless you have heavy ski bags late at nightDo not confuse with CUF Cuneo or French GVA for Alps trips
Amenities and tips
MXP
Fast TrackMalpensa ExpressVIP LoungesDuty-freeFree WiFiFamily rooms
2.5 hours for extra-Schengen
Extra-Schengen ~2.5–3 h; Fast Track helps check-in more than the filter.
MXP · Solid mid-tier European airport with efficient rail links but dated facilities and occasional peak congestion.
TRN · Compact Piedmont gateway that finally cleared 5M passengers: CT Fast Track for €9, a usable Priority Pass lounge until 21:00, and a €3.70 train to Porta Susa — among the best mid-size Italian airport toolkits.
