Milan Linate Airport (LIN)

Arrivals follow a single stream leading through passport control for non-Schengen flights, followed by baggage reclaim and customs.

• Disembark via jetbridge or bus to the ground-floor arrivals concourse.
• Passengers arriving from non-Schengen origins proceed through Polizia di Stato passport control, where EU/EEA and non-EU passports are processed in separate queues.
• Schengen arrivals bypass passport control and proceed directly to the baggage reclaim area.
• Collect checked luggage from the assigned carousel in the baggage hall.
• Pass through customs control: clear the green channel if you have nothing to declare or the red channel if carrying goods exceeding duty-free allowances.
• Exit into the main public arrivals hall to access ground transport options and terminal services.

• Train

  Metro

  Direct underground train line (M4 Blue Line) connecting Linate directly to central Milan.

  Time:

  roughly 12-15 minutes

  Typical cost:

  typically €2.20

• Bus

  Public Bus

  Municipal bus routes serving surrounding districts and central connection points.

  Time:

  roughly 25-40 minutes

  Typical cost:

  typically €2.20

• Taxi

  Taxi

  Official taxis parked outside the arrivals area offering fixed and metered fares.

  Time:

  roughly 15-30 minutes depending on traffic

  Typical cost:

  typically €25-€40

• Bus

  Dedicated Shuttle Bus

  Coach services connecting Linate with Milan Central Station (Milano Centrale).

  Time:

  roughly 25-30 minutes

  Typical cost:

  typically €5-€7

As a single-terminal airport, transferring between flights at Linate takes place within the same building structure.

• Follow 'Connecting Flights' signage upon disembarking.
• Schengen-to-Schengen connections generally do not require exiting the secure area or passing through passport control.
• Connections involving non-Schengen flights require security screening and passport checks.
• If luggage is not checked through to your final destination, collect it at baggage reclaim and check in again at the departure desks.

Free Wi-Fi access is available throughout the terminal building.

• Connect to the network named 'Linate Airport Wi-Fi' or 'LINATE FREE WIFI'.
• Complete the basic portal registration screen to gain access.
• No time limits apply for standard internet browsing.

Banking, currency exchange, and automated cash machines are available in both public and airside areas.

• ATMs (Bancomat) accepting international debit and credit cards are located in arrivals and departures halls.
• Currency exchange desks operate in the main terminal concourse.
• Card payments (Visa, Mastercard) are universally accepted across shops, transport kiosks, and taxis in Milan.

A range of dining options is available both before and after security screening.

• Landside options include Italian espresso bars, bakeries, and casual grab-and-go outlets.
• Airside facilities offer seated restaurants, wine bars, and international fast-food chains.
• Food outlets generally operate from early morning until the final scheduled flight departure.

Executive and airline lounges provide quiet workspaces and refreshments airside.

• The Club SSEA lounge is accessible in the departures area for eligible passengers and pay-per-use visitors.
• Airline-specific lounges, including ITA Airways lounges, are available for premium passengers and frequent flyers.
• Facilities generally include complimentary Wi-Fi, snacks, beverages, and quiet seating areas.

While there are no hotels inside the terminal building, several options operate nearby.

• Multiple short-stay and business hotels are located within a 1-3 kilometre radius of the airport perimeter.
• Some local hotels provide private shuttle transfers, or can be reached via local taxi in under 10 minutes.
• For broader options, central Milan is easily accessible via the M4 metro line within 15 minutes.

Baggage facilities include left-luggage storage and lost property services.

• Left-luggage (baggage storage) services are located in the main terminal concourse.
• Lost luggage desks operated by ground handling agents (e.g. Aviapartner, Swissport) are situated in the baggage reclaim hall.
• Luggage wrapping services are available in the check-in hall on the ground floor.

The terminal provides basic facilities for passengers travelling with children.

• Dedicated baby care rooms equipped with changing tables are available throughout the terminal.
• Strollers can be used up to the aircraft gate for departing passengers.
• Priority lanes at security screening are available for families travelling with infants.

• ATMs
• Currency Exchange
• Left Luggage
• Luggage Wrapping
• Pharmacy
• Information Desk
• VIP Lounges
• Metro Station Access

Local emergency number: 112 (European Emergency Number)

• Dial 112 for all general emergency services (Police, Ambulance, Fire) across Italy.
• A First Aid medical station (Pronto Soccorso) is available on-site within the terminal building.
• For lost passports or travel documents, contact your national embassy or consulate in Milan or report to the airport Polizia di Stato office.

• Check your passport validity and any visa, ETA or entry declaration required.
• Confirm your departure terminal on your boarding pass the day before.
• Activate a travel eSIM so you are online the moment you land.
• Download offline maps and screenshot your hotel address and booking reference.
• Tell your bank you are travelling and carry a backup payment card.
• Save the local emergency number and your embassy contact in your phone.
• Photograph your passport and store the copy somewhere you can reach offline.
• Check baggage allowance and any restricted items for your destination.

Airport operations change. Always confirm terminals, fares and timetables with the official sources below before you travel.

• Milan Linate Airport Official WebsiteOfficial airport source
• Polizia di Stato - Italian State PoliceGovernment source
• Agenzia delle Dogane e dei Monopoli - CustomsGovernment source
• ATM Azienda Trasporti MilanesiOfficial transit source
• Trenord Regional Railway OperatorOfficial transit source
• NUE 112 - Single European Emergency Number in ItalyGovernment source