Private jets at Milan Malpensa Airport
Malpensa is Milan's main international airport, 48 km from the city, with two 3,920-metre runways and room for aircraft up to a 65-metre wingspan. It is open around the clock with customs and police on site, and private passengers use the General Aviation Terminal run by SEA Prime under the Milano Prime name, where Universal Aviation and Sky Services handle flights. It is a slot-coordinated airport, though Universal Aviation says business aviation needs no slot or PPR.
- Longest runway
- 3,920 m
- Codes
- MXP · LIMC
- Business aviation handling
- 3 handlers
Did you knowIn 1948 a company was set up in Busto Arsizio to use the former military runway at Malpensa, and on 2 February 1950 TWA flew its first direct service to New York from there. SEA Milan Airports, History
See also Private jets to Milan.
Charter a private jet to Milan Malpensa Airport
Malpensa is Milan's main international airport, 48 km from the city (SEA figure), about 45 minutes by car (Universal Aviation figure). It is open 24 hours with customs and police on site, and private passengers use the General Aviation Terminal run by SEA Prime under the Milano Prime name. It takes jets of any size overnight, while Linate is limited to a 48 m wingspan.
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What the private terminal is like at Milan Malpensa
The General Aviation Terminal (landside and airside) is reserved for passengers, state agencies, SEA and SEA Prime staff and ENAC-certified handlers; its VIP lounges are only for passengers of flights handled by ENAC-certified providers. Universal Aviation places it on the north-west side of the airport, next to Gate 4. Because stands are some distance away, the airport authorities require passengers to be taken between the aircraft and the terminal by van.
SEA Prime (Milano Prime)
Runs the General Aviation Terminal on behalf of the SEA group: 1,400 m2 terminal, five lounges, one meeting room, 100 VIP car spaces, a 33,300 m2 general aviation apron and a 5,000 m2 hangar. Some FBO services are provided by third parties.
Universal Aviation Italy
In the General Aviation Terminal, with a VIP lounge, crew briefing office and crew lounge. Hours 06:00-22:00, 24 hours on request. IS-BAH Stage II certified ground handler.
Sky Services
States that its Malpensa facilities moved from Terminal 2 to the General Aviation Terminal, and still publishes customer feedback for Sky Services Malpensa (June 2026). Hours not published.
Customs at Milan Malpensa, step by step
What happens on an international flight, in the order you meet it. We handle the paperwork with the operator.
- When you book, we ask for each passenger's passport details for the operator.
- The handler arranges the visit, and airport management confirms parking on the day of arrival. In peak summer the operator checks parking in advance, as it is not always granted.
- On landing, the handler meets the aircraft and drives passengers and bags by van to the General Aviation Terminal, as the airport requires.
- Customs and immigration are done in the terminal, not on board. Universal Aviation says passport checks usually take 5–10 minutes, and customs and police are on site 24 hours.
- On departure, arrive at the terminal about 30 minutes before take-off. After passport control you are driven to the aircraft.
Which private jets can use Milan Malpensa?
On runway length, every turboprop, very light jet, light jet, super light jet, midsize jet, super midsize, heavy jet, ultra long range and VIP airliner type is within it. The check below uses each type's published take-off distance at maximum weight, at sea level on a 15°C day. Heat, altitude, a wet runway and the operator's own rules can need more, so we confirm it for your aircraft and date.
The maximum wingspan is 65 m (code 4E), and the airport is open around the clock to aircraft certified to ICAO Chapter 3 or better, with night movements capped by noise procedures. Passengers must leave the aircraft during fuelling, and cars reach the ramp only with prior police approval. Each runway closes for about an hour of maintenance every night, one at a time, so one runway stays open.
| Aircraft class | On this runway |
|---|---|
| Turboprop 5–8 seats · take-off 730–1,000 m · Pilatus PC-12 NGX | Yes |
| Very light jet 4–5 seats · take-off 630–1,100 m | Yes |
| Light jet 6–7 seats · take-off 960–1,200 m · Embraer Phenom 300E | Yes |
| Super light jet 7–8 seats · take-off 820–1,350 m | Yes |
| Midsize jet 8–9 seats · take-off 1,100–1,660 m · Cessna Citation XLS+ | Yes |
| Super midsize 9–10 seats · take-off 1,400–1,600 m · Bombardier Challenger 350 | Yes |
| Heavy jet 12–14 seats · take-off 1,430–1,780 m · Dassault Falcon 7X | Yes |
| Ultra long range 13–19 seats · take-off 1,700–1,970 m · Bombardier Global 7500 | Yes |
| VIP airliner 18–50+ seats · take-off 1,500–2,100 m | Yes |
Worth knowing before you fly
- Malpensa takes jets of any size overnight (Universal Aviation), while Linate is limited to a 48 m wingspan, so it is the Milan choice for the largest business jets.
- It is further out than Linate: about 45 minutes by car from central Milan against about 10 for Linate (Universal Aviation figures), so car transfers should be booked with the arrival time.
- Parking is confirmed on the day. In peak summer, or on Fridays and Sundays for long stays, it may be remote or not granted, so the operator should check it in advance, and parking charges for long stays rose in July 2025.
- The airport and customs are open around the clock, but Universal Aviation's office works 06:00-22:00, so a late-night arrival needs the handler told in advance.
Operating information
For business and private flights. Details change, so we check them again for your date.
Airport
| Opening hours | SEA lists Malpensa as H24, and Universal Aviation says it is open 24 hours a day with customs and police on site. Universal Aviation's Malpensa office works 06:00-22:00, 24 hours on request. For maintenance, one runway at a time closes for about an hour each night (SEA lists 35R/17L 01:00-02:00 and 35L/17R 02:00-03:00 without saying whether these are local or UTC), with short daily inspection closures and longer ILS checks on Tuesday evenings. |
|---|---|
| Prior permission | Universal Aviation (December 2025) says no PPR is required at Malpensa. Parking is confirmed by airport management on the day of arrival and passed on by ATC during landing; in the peak summer season parking is not always granted and should be notified and checked in advance. |
| Customs and immigration | Customs and police are on site 24 hours (Universal Aviation). Passengers and crew are escorted through customs and immigration in the General Aviation Terminal, and customs clearance is not available on board except for diplomatic or ambulance flights. Universal says passport and customs checks take about 5-10 minutes on arrival, and passengers are taken to the aircraft once departure formalities are done (typically 5-10 minutes). Milano Prime lists customs and immigration assistance among its services. |
| Slots | ENAC lists Malpensa as a coordinated airport, with slots allocated by Assoclearance. Universal Aviation (December 2025) says no slots or PPR are required for business aviation at Malpensa. |
| Noise and night restrictions | The airport regulations give H24 operability for aircraft certified to ICAO Annex 16 Chapter III, and a night scenario limited by noise-abatement procedures to 18 movements an hour from 00:00 to 06:29 local. Runway use is set by ATC according to departure routes and noise procedures, accepting up to 10 kt of steady tailwind. Universal Aviation says there is no curfew. |
| Aircraft parking | Universal Aviation says aircraft usually park on the general aviation apron, but a commercial stand may be assigned when the airport is busy, wide-body aircraft may get remote stands in peak summer, and Malpensa accepts overnight parking for aircraft of any size. Parking charges for general aviation rose from 1 July 2025 (Universal Aviation). The airport regulations list Fridays and Sundays as critical days for long stays. Hangar space is available by the day or longer from SEA Prime. |
| De-icing | De-icing and anti-icing are provided by SEA S.p.A. (airport regulations, edition 5.1). Fluid can be applied at 100/0, 75/25 or 50/50; SEA does a visual post-treatment check but does not offer a tactile clear-ice check. |
| Other restrictions | Aerodrome reference code 4E (maximum wingspan 65 m). Fire cover category 9. Passengers must leave the aircraft during fuelling. Vehicles may go to the ramp only if authorised by the local police and approved in advance (Universal Aviation). |
Runways
| 17L/35R | 3,920 m, asphalt |
|---|---|
| 17R/35L | 3,920 m, asphalt |
By road
| Milan | 48 km (SEA figure); about 45 km and 45 minutes by car (Universal Aviation figure). SEA gives the airport position as 21.6 NM north-west of the city. |
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Flying times
Airports near Milan Malpensa
Varese-Venegono
Milano-Bresso
More airport guides nearby: Sion Airport, Genoa Airport, Engadin Airport, Gstaad Saanen Airport.
Questions
Is there a private terminal at Milan Malpensa Airport?
Yes. The General Aviation Terminal (landside and airside) is reserved for passengers, state agencies, SEA and SEA Prime staff and ENAC-certified handlers; its VIP lounges are only for passengers of flights handled by ENAC-certified providers. Universal Aviation places it on the north-west side of the airport, next to Gate 4. Because stands are some distance away, the airport authorities require passengers to be taken between the aircraft and the terminal by van.
What are Milan Malpensa Airport's opening hours for private flights?
SEA lists Malpensa as H24, and Universal Aviation says it is open 24 hours a day with customs and police on site. Universal Aviation's Malpensa office works 06:00-22:00, 24 hours on request. For maintenance, one runway at a time closes for about an hour each night (SEA lists 35R/17L 01:00-02:00 and 35L/17R 02:00-03:00 without saying whether these are local or UTC), with short daily inspection closures and longer ILS checks on Tuesday evenings.
Can I clear customs at Milan Malpensa Airport on a private flight?
Customs and police are on site 24 hours (Universal Aviation). Passengers and crew are escorted through customs and immigration in the General Aviation Terminal, and customs clearance is not available on board except for diplomatic or ambulance flights. Universal says passport and customs checks take about 5-10 minutes on arrival, and passengers are taken to the aircraft once departure formalities are done (typically 5-10 minutes). Milano Prime lists customs and immigration assistance among its services.
What size of private jet can use Milan Malpensa?
The longest runway is 3,920 m. Going by each type's published take-off distance at maximum weight: every turboprop, very light jet, light jet, super light jet, midsize jet, super midsize, heavy jet, ultra long range and VIP airliner type is within it. The maximum wingspan is 65 m (code 4E), and the airport is open around the clock to aircraft certified to ICAO Chapter 3 or better, with night movements capped by noise procedures. Passengers must leave the aircraft during fuelling, and cars reach the ramp only with prior police approval. Each runway closes for about an hour of maintenance every night, one at a time, so one runway stays open. The operator confirms performance for your aircraft, load and date.
What are the fees for a private jet at Milan Malpensa?
Our quotes include landing and handling fees, along with fuel, crew and taxes. What the airport and handler charge depends mainly on the aircraft's size and the time of day. Out-of-hours, de-icing and special event fees can be extra, and we tell you which could apply before you book.
Can we have catering on a private flight to Milan Malpensa?
Yes. Tell us what you would like when you book and the operator orders it for the flight. Depending on the operator and region it is either included or charged separately, and we tell you which before you book.
Checked 13 November 2026 from published airport, government and handler information (milanairports.com, universalweather.com, universalaviation.aero, milanoprime.com, skyservices.it, extranet.seamilano.eu, enac.gov.it). Not for operational use; we confirm everything for your flight.
