Airport Guide to Linate (LIN)

Airport Overview

Terminal Transfer | Getting into Town | Car Parking | Information Desks | Airport Facilities

Linate International Airport, officially called Airport Enrico Forlanini – after the Italian inventor and aeronautical engineer born in Milan – is one of three major airports in Milan. It was completely reconstructed in the 1950s, as well as the 1980s, in order to accommodate the increasing number of tourists visiting the area each year, and in 2010 it handled more than eight million passengers. Flights to Milan Linate International Airport come from hubs in the UK and Europe.

Comprising one fairly tired-looking terminal building with two levels, Linate International can be somewhat crowded and chaotic at times. Thankfully, however, staff are friendly and helpful. There are five airbridges, which means that numerous flights are boarded via airport shuttles, thus increasing waiting times for many passengers.

Perhaps the greatest benefit of using Linate International is its close proximity to the city centre. Located only 8km (5 miles) south-east of Milan, it’s a short, 15-minute drive to the capital of Lombardy.

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Terminal Transfer

Linate Airport has one large terminal building, with arrivals on the ground floor and departures on the first floor; both of which are accessible by foot.

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Getting into Town

Taxi: Taxis are available outside arrivals. Journey time to the city is 15-20 minutes and costs around €20. Agree to a price before getting in the taxi.

Bus: Bus number 73 runs from Linate Airport to Milan Piazza S. Babila every ten minutes, between 6:05am and 12:55am, and at a cost of €1 per ticket. Alternatively, there is a bus that travels to Milan Central Station every 30 minutes between 6:05am and 11:45pm. All buses departing from Linate Airport, including those travelling to other destinations, depart from the area just outside arrivals.

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Car Parking

Parking comprises 4,500 spaces. Short-term parking charges are €0.90 every 15 minutes, with a maximum daily charge of €26, while P1 and P2 charge €3.80 for one hour, €6 for two hours, €11 for six hours, €21 for 12 hours and €28 for 24 hours. PR1 and PRA offer slightly cheaper rates, with a maximum daily charge of €22.

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Information Desks

An airport information desk is located on the first floor in the departures area, while a tourist information desk is situated on the ground floor in arrivals.

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Airport Facilities

Money and communications: ATMs, currency exchange, post office.

Luggage: There are left-luggage and lost-and-found facilities on the ground floor, as well as a baggage wrapping service at check-in. Porters are on standby to assist with handling luggage.

Conference and business: There is a business centre open to all passengers on the ground floor. Club Sea’s lounges offer exclusive access to Internet, telephone, media and video stations to all Club Sea members, while airlines provide executive lounges in domestic and international departures areas.

Other facilities: Facilities include a pharmacy, first-aid station, hair salon, laundry and chapel.

Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi is available in the arrivals lounge, check-in and boarding lounge, in addition to various restaurants and bars. To gain access, users must have a subscription with any authorised operator, or they may purchase access by following the instructions online.

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