When to arrive MXP?
Oct 31, 2023, 1:45 am
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When to arrive MXP?
We are thinking of arriving at MXP at 9:04 for a 10:25 flight to EWR in J. We hope for OLCI and no checked luggage. Is this enough time to get through security, etc? If I understand correctly, we get Fast Track security as J pax.
Last edited by richarddd; Oct 31, 2023 at 2:12 am
Oct 31, 2023, 3:14 am
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It's a long walk and you still need to.clear exit immigration. If the machines are taking us passports, you are fine but if having to wait for a person....
Oct 31, 2023, 4:23 am
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Oct 31, 2023, 6:54 pm
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No such thing in Italy as "fast". I would arrive at least 30 minutes earlier than the OP wished. i flew back from MXP>EWR in J in September after barely recovering from Covid and it was a loooong walk to go any where at MXP to even get through " fast track". The OP needs more time even with carry on.
Nov 2, 2023, 1:24 am
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I've read elsewhere that they now have egates and improved security scanners, which should make the process faster. To make sure we're not cutting it too tight, I think we'll take the 7:57 MXP express scheduled to arrive 8:34.
It looks like the flight typically leaves from gate B50 or close. I see there's a lounge at B01 and "The Sala Montale Lounge. Location: Boarding Area - Non-Schengen - First Floor Mezzanine" wherever those may be in relation to the gate? I'm not even seeing a gate B01 for T1 at https://www.milanomalpensa-airport.c...de/airport-map
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It looks like the flight typically leaves from gate B50 or close. I see there's a lounge at B01 and "The Sala Montale Lounge. Location: Boarding Area - Non-Schengen - First Floor Mezzanine" wherever those may be in relation to the gate? I'm not even seeing a gate B01 for T1 at https://www.milanomalpensa-airport.c...de/airport-map
Anything else to know about UA at MXP?
Nov 2, 2023, 6:09 am
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It looks like the flight typically leaves from gate B50 or close. I see there's a lounge at B01 and "The Sala Montale Lounge. Location: Boarding Area - Non-Schengen - First Floor Mezzanine" wherever those may be in relation to the gate? I'm not even seeing a gate B01 for T1 at https://www.milanomalpensa-airport.c...de/airport-map
Anything else to know about UA at MXP?
Anything else to know about UA at MXP?
Nov 2, 2023, 9:36 am
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Sala Montale lounge is located 2nd level, after immigration and before the long walkway to the pier of B-gates. You can see its location on the map on level 2. The lounge is a basic contract lounge. LH lounge is much better with bartender and better food. But LH lounge is in the Schengen zone and around 15min walk (plus immigration) to the B-gates.
Nov 2, 2023, 9:46 am
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What's the best lounge we are entitled to use that's a reasonable distance from the gate (usually B50 or B51) and doesn't require re-clearing immigration and security? At that hour, a comfortable seat is the main priority. We'll have eaten breakfast at our hotel and it's a bit early for a bar.