Free Shuttle between Terminal 1 and Terminal 2

Ten minutes, zero euros: that’s the shuttle linking T1 and T2

The Free Shuttle between Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 runs in around 10 minutes and costs $0, so it’s the go-to link for self-connects between easyJet in T2 and long-haul carriers in T1. Buses operate roughly every 7–10 minutes during the day, with slightly thinner frequency late at night, and the ride stays landside so you don’t go back through security just to swap terminals.

Pickup points sit right outside the arrivals level at both T1 and T2, signed as “Free Shuttle T1–T2” with bus icons in blue and white. The route is short, about 3 km along the airport perimeter road, and even with a couple of stops the ride rarely exceeds 10–12 minutes. You can bring standard airline luggage; drivers only step in if someone shows up with outsized items like ski bags or bike boxes.

The shuttle runs 24 hours a day, but the most frequent service hits during the main bank of long-haul arrivals at T1 between roughly 06:00 and 10:00 and the easyJet waves at T2 from around 17:00 to 21:00. If your self-connect sits under 90 minutes gate-to-gate, assume 10 minutes waiting, 10 minutes riding, and 10–15 minutes for walking inside each terminal, which adds up fast when you still need check-in or bag drop.

For AvGeeks, the shuttle window line on the right-hand side gives short but clear views of MXP’s parallel runways 35L/35R during daylight, especially when the bus slows near the cargo stands. If you want a closer look at traffic, try to sit or stand in the front half of the bus; the rear can be blocked by standing passengers during peak times like Sunday evenings.

There’s no ticket, QR code, or validation: you just walk on when the doors open. The shuttle is step-access, not low-floor throughout, so anyone with limited mobility should factor an extra couple of minutes for boarding, and may prefer to board at T1 where the curb and bus floor usually line up better. One last tip: in winter or heavy rain, lines form at both terminals, so add a 15-minute buffer if you’re trying to protect a tight easyJet-to-long-haul connection.