Drive Alba to Malpensa for Flight
All, I am not familiar with the area, however we are thinking about leaving in the morning from Roddi (near Alba) for our flight out of Malpensa. Our flight leaves Malpensa at 12:35, but we will have to do a car drop off. We are thinking that if we leave at 7AM that should give us plenty of time to do the 1:45 drive, drop off the car, and get to our flight. This drive will be in mid-May on a Sunday (so no rush hour traffic).
I know the general wisdom is to stay somewhere closer, but we are hesitant to "waste" a day/night. Thoughts? |
I don't ever do this. I'd be hesitant to "miss a flight." You'll probably be fine, but.....
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I did this and it was ok, but there are some reportedly nice hotels near good eating near Malpensa....
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Google Maps estimates this drive could take between 1:40 and 2:10 hours on a Sunday morning departing at 7:00 a.m. I never accept the fastest Google estimate as realistic and always add 15-20%, which would probably mean close to 2:10 hours. Then, dropping off a rental car is sometimes quick and sometimes not, so I factor a "worst case scenario" amount of time for the process. The rest is luck.
I'm a scaredy-cat, and I admit it. I'd spend the night closer to the airport. |
A couple years ago we left Alba around 9:00 am and dropped off our rental at Malpensa (no problems) well before noon (on a Saturday). We actually spent the night at a hotel near Malpensa (our flight was at 10:45 the next morning). Unless you’re really risk-averse, I’d be inclined to drive direct the morning of the flight, particularly since you envision leaving Alba at 7:00 am and your flight is a bit after noon. I’d imagine you’d be at your gate by 11:00 am. Obviously your call.
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I would do it, those roads are no probllem. Just be disciplined - settle your bill the night before and make a reminder list the night before for the sleepy morning you. Research the gasoline options near Malpensa on Sunday and familiarize yourself with getting gas at a closed Italian gas station using the cash self-service machine.
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Originally Posted by mazzaschi
(Post 17048490)
I would do it, those roads are no probllem. Just be disciplined - settle your bill the night before and make a reminder list the night before for the sleepy morning you. Research the gasoline options near Malpensa on Sunday and familiarize yourself with getting gas at a closed Italian gas station using the cash self-service machine.
I am a curmudgeon. |
Originally Posted by mazzaschi
(Post 17048490)
I would do it, those roads are no probllem. Just be disciplined - settle your bill the night before and make a reminder list the night before for the sleepy morning you. Research the gasoline options near Malpensa on Sunday and familiarize yourself with getting gas at a closed Italian gas station using the cash self-service machine.
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We decided to stay an extra night near Alba and will drive to Malpensa on our departure date. Thank you for the comments. Should this be a massive fail I will report back.
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