Milan – Linate Airport

The original name of Linate Airport was Airport Enrico Forlanini in honor of the engineer, inventor and aeronautical pioneer that was born in Milan. Linate Airport is the second airport of Milan and is located at only about 8 km (5 mi) southeast from the city center. The airlines at this airport offer only domestic flights and international flights within the EU. Although Linate Airport is smaller than Malpensa Airport, it still serves about 10 million passengers per year. The airport has several bars, restaurants, banks, ATMs, a pharmacy and of course retail shops where you can buy things like clothing, electronics, perfumes, souvenirs and books. In the terminal is also free WiFi is available.

By bus
The bus is a relatively cheap way to get from Linate Airport to the city center of Milan. Public bus number 73 drives multiple times per hour between Piazza San Babila in the city center of Milan and Linate Airport. The journey will take about 30 minutes. There are also busses available that depart from Linate Airport to other popular destinations like Pavia, Verona and of course Malpensa Airport. There are also several coach services available that will bring you straight to Milan Central railway station, or with less stops than public bus number 73. Also popular are the shared shuttle services that offer door-to-door services, but you share them with other travellers. All these services can be found in front of the arrival area of the terminal.

By train
There is no train station at Linate Airport, so if you want to catch a train to another destination in Italy or Europe you first need to take a bus or taxi that brings you to one of the train stations in Milan.

By renting a car
Travellers who desire more convenience by planning their own route and agenda can hire their preferred car. In the terminal of Linate Airport are several counters of car rental companies present and include some of the well-known brands like Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, Sixt and Thrifty. Booking in advance via a comparison website for rental cars will save you time as your preferred car, with enough room for your luggage and travel companions, will be ready for you on your arrival. It is also often cheaper to compare and book your rental car well in advance than when you rent a car at an airport desk.

By taxi
Just outside the arrival section is a taxi stand. Taxis can bring you in about 20 minutes from Linate Airport to your destination in the city center of Milan. It is always advised to ask a taxi driver the costs of the journey before you set off. The costs should be approximately 30 euros (2018) when you take a taxi ride to the city center of Milan. Note that the drivers of official airport taxis do not search for customers in the arrival hall unless you have booked them in advance so that they are known with your arrival. The advantage of booking in advance is that you don’t have to search for a taxi after your flight, but that the chauffeur is waiting for you to bring you directly to your final destination.