Yes, Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) has designated outdoor smoking areas outside the departures entrances of both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. Standing ashtrays mark each zone at the curbside. Smoking is available before security only, so light up ahead of the checkpoint.
Terminal 1 (International and Domestic)
Outdoor smoking areas are on the departures curbside outside the main entrance. The area near the short-term parking (P1) also provides open space with ashtrays.
There is no post-security smoking access in Terminal 1. Once you clear security, you will not be able to smoke until you reach your destination. Terminal 1 is large with a satellite building for some gates — if you need a smoke, do it before the long walk through departures.
Terminal 2 (Low-Cost Carriers)
The outdoor smoking area is outside the terminal entrance on the departures level. Terminal 2 primarily serves easyJet and is significantly smaller and more compact than Terminal 1.
Security re-screening at Terminal 2 is typically faster, making round-trip smoke breaks more feasible — approximately 15-20 minutes total.
Outside Terminals
Standing ashtrays are at all terminal entrance areas. The shuttle bus stop area between Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 has additional open-air space.
For Italy airport smoking rules, vaping rules, and other general info, see our Italy smoking guide.