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Milan Malpensa Airport vs New York John F. Kennedy International Airport
Detailed comparison of MXP and JFK on FlightLogic scores and passenger experience.
Verdict
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) scores higher overall at 7.5/10 versus New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) at 7.2/10. New York John F. Kennedy International Airport leads on lounges at 8.4/10.
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) scores 7.5/10 (Very Good)
on FlightLogic's airport index — combining on-time performance (7.3),
passenger experience (7.4), and facilities (7.8).
Lounge quality rates 7.6/10. See full airport guide →
In short
Milan MXP scores 7.5/10 — northern Italy hub. Malpensa Express ~50 min to city. See /guides/best-airlines-uk-italy-2026 and /guides/milan-airport-lounge-guide-2026.
FlightLogic Score7.5Very Good
On-time7.3Departure reliability
Experience7.4Staff, queues, cleanliness
Facilities7.8Food, shops, seating
Lounges7.6Lounge quality
Rating basisEditorialFlightLogic methodology
Score breakdown
Modelled on industry airport indices — on-time data, facilities ratings, and editorial experience signals combined into a single FlightLogic score.
On-Time Performance
7.3
Passenger Experience
7.4
Facilities & Comfort
7.8
Lounge score7.6/10
Highlights
Gateway to Milan, Lake Como, and Dolomites ski resorts in winter
Malpensa Express to Milano Centrale ~50 min — reliable rail link
ITA Airways T1 lounge; easyJet base for UK low-cost
Compare Rome (/airports/rome) for central and southern Italy
Overview
Northern Italy's primary hub — ITA Airways and easyJet base with UK routes from Heathrow, Gatwick, Luton, and Manchester for Milan, Lakes, and ski transfers.
Northern Italy routing
MXP suits Lombardy, Piedmont, and Swiss border transfers. Bergamo (BGY) is Ryanair's Milan airport — cheaper but 50 km from city centre.
Winter ski season (Dec–Mar) sees heavy UK package traffic — book parking and lounge early.
New York, United States · JFK · #2 in this comparison
How good is New York John F. Kennedy International Airport?
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) scores 7.2/10 (Very Good)
on FlightLogic's airport index — combining on-time performance (6.8),
passenger experience (7.0), and facilities (7.8).
Lounge quality rates 8.4/10. See full airport guide →
In short
JFK (JFK) is New York's primary international airport, rated 7.2/10 on FlightLogic with lounge score 8.4/10. Terminal 4 has the deepest lounge mix (Delta, Virgin, Centurion, Priority Pass). Terminal 8 is American's flagship hub. Allow extra time — security and terminal transfers are slower than European hubs. See /guides/jfk-airport-lounge-guide-2026 for terminal-by-terminal access.
FlightLogic Score7.2Very Good
On-time6.8Departure reliability
Experience7.0Staff, queues, cleanliness
Facilities7.8Food, shops, seating
Lounges8.4Lounge quality
Rating basisEditorialFlightLogic methodology
Score breakdown
Modelled on industry airport indices — on-time data, facilities ratings, and editorial experience signals combined into a single FlightLogic score.
On-Time Performance
6.8
Passenger Experience
7.0
Facilities & Comfort
7.8
Lounge score8.4/10
Highlights
Terminal 4 is the international hub — Delta Sky Club, Virgin Clubhouse, Amex Centurion, and Plaza Premium
Terminal 8 hosts American Flagship Lounge and Admirals Club for AA long-haul departures
No unified post-security connector — lounge access is terminal-specific; misconnects often require re-security
FlightLogic lounge score 8.4/10 — among the strongest US airport lounge ecosystems when you depart from the right terminal
Overview
Primary US gateway for transatlantic traffic — terminal-specific lounges, fragmented airside connections, and strong premium options in T4 and T8.
Terminal layout and lounge access
JFK is split across six terminals with no single airside link between all of them. Your lounge options depend entirely on which terminal your flight departs from — Amex Centurion in Terminal 4 is useless if you depart from Terminal 8 without a long landside transfer.
Terminal 4 serves Delta, Virgin Atlantic, and many SkyTeam and international carriers. Terminal 8 is American Airlines' home. JetBlue Mint Lounge in Terminal 5 is among the best domestic US airline lounges. British Airways still uses Terminal 7 on select departures.
UK traveller notes
Most UK–JFK routes arrive into T4 (Virgin, Delta, BA on some flights) or T8 (BA, AA). For connections onward within the US, verify whether your itinerary stays airside or requires baggage reclaim and re-check — many JFK connections are not protected through a single terminal.
Global Entry and Mobile Passport can shorten immigration; TSA PreCheck helps on domestic connections. Pair with /guides/jfk-airport-lounge-guide-2026 and Heathrow guides for round-trip transatlantic planning.
FAQ
Which is better, Milan Malpensa Airport or New York John F. Kennedy International Airport?
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) scores higher overall at 7.5/10 versus New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) at 7.2/10. New York John F. Kennedy International Airport leads on lounges at 8.4/10.
Which has better lounges, MXP or JFK?
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) scores higher for lounges at 8.4/10, versus Milan Malpensa Airport at 7.6/10.
Which airport is more on-time, MXP or JFK?
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) has stronger on-time performance at 7.3/10 versus New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) at 6.8/10.
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