Montale Exclusive Lounge
Milan Malpensa Airport · Milan
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At a glance
One of six lounges in Terminal 1, ranking 4th among them. An airport-operated lounge with proper tarmac views — though anyone with a day pass can get in. It seats around 245, leaves drinks self-serve, and has one shower suite to freshen up in. Hours are 6 AM – 10 PM daily. Somewhere to sit down and charge a phone, not to linger. Recorded access options include Priority Pass — Non-Schengen departures only. Entry conditions and availability apply.
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How it worksWho gets in
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Cards that get you in: Altitude Black, Altitude Reserve (discontinued, closed to new applicants), Business Centurion Card, Business Platinum Card, Business Platinum Card (Canada), Carte Platinum (France)
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Entry and guest policy
Used by many airlines for business-class and elite passengers; Priority Pass and other card-network members bring guests per the card's allowance. Paid entry sold by SEA.
Location & opening hours
Milan Malpensa Airport · Terminal 1
Terminal 1 non-Schengen (extra-Schengen) boarding area B, first floor, airside after passport control; follow the VIP Lounge signs.
- Opening hours
- 6 AM – 10 PM daily
- Local time · Europe/Rome
Editorial ratings
14 of 15 metrics scored. The score is the average of the rated metrics; unrated areas are not included.
What a 5 means for each metric
- Seating & comfort
- plenty of comfortable seats, easy to find one
- Quiet
- calm enough to work, read, or nap
- Space
- never feels packed, even at peak
- Food
- real meals, fresh and varied
- Drinks & bar
- good pours, real selection, no nickel-and-diming
- Coffee
- barista-made, not a push-button machine
- Wi-Fi
- fast and reliable for video calls
- Power outlets
- an outlet at every seat
- Workspace
- desks, quiet rooms, phone booths
- Restrooms
- clean, plentiful, well kept
- Cleanliness
- tables bussed fast, nothing sticky
- Staff & service
- attentive, friendly, quick
- Views & light
- tarmac views, natural light
- Exclusivity
- premium-cabin or invitation only; no day passes or lounge networks
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Quick answers
Who can get into Montale Exclusive Lounge?
Montale Exclusive Lounge lists access through Priority Pass (Non-Schengen departures only). Entry depends on the program's eligibility rules and lounge availability. Used by many airlines for business-class and elite passengers; Priority Pass and other card-network members bring guests per the card's allowance. Paid entry sold by SEA.
What are the opening hours of Montale Exclusive Lounge?
Montale Exclusive Lounge is open 6 AM – 10 PM daily (local time, Europe/Rome).
Where is Montale Exclusive Lounge?
Montale Exclusive Lounge is in Terminal 1 at Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP). Terminal 1 non-Schengen (extra-Schengen) boarding area B, first floor, airside after passport control; follow the VIP Lounge signs.
Does Montale Exclusive Lounge have showers and a bar?
Montale Exclusive Lounge has 1 shower suite, self-serve drinks and seating for about 245.
How good is Montale Exclusive Lounge?
Lounge Frog rates Montale Exclusive Lounge 3.2 out of 5 overall, the average of 14 editorial metrics such as food, drinks, seating and quiet.
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Other lounges in Terminal 1
5 more at MXP. Entry eligibility varies by lounge.
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