MXP Non-Schengen to Non-Schengen Self-Transfer Process
Hi all, I'm thinking of booking a self-transfer flight through MXP. The first leg is JFK -> MXP via Delta, landing at 12:05p, which I think is at Terminal 1. The second leg is MXP -> SIN (layover BKK) via Thai Air departing 2:05p, which I think also departs from T1. I will have no checked bags and am a US passport holder.
Would 2h be enough time if I don't need to recheck bags (and hence not need to go through passport control?)? A Thai air rep recommended to have a paper boarding pass, but that would require exiting the secure area and then coming back in through immigration. Additionally, I don't think I can link the two itineraries since Delta and Thai are not on the same alliance.
Of course, self-transfers inherently come with risk, but I wanted to ask those of you familiar with MXP if I should be worried, or I can just stay airside and not worry about passport control/paper boarding passes. Thanks!