Milan Linate Airport Guide (LIN)



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Full Airport Name

Milan Linate International Airport

Address

20090 Milan Linate, Italy

Airport Code

LIN

Country Code

39

Telephone

(02) 7485 2200

E-mail


Website

Number of Terminals

1

Time Zone

GMT + 1 (GMT + 2 from last Sunday in March to last Sunday in October)

Location

The airport is situated 7km (4 miles) east of Milan.


Driving Directions

From central Milan, take Via XXII Marzo and Viale Corsica; from the ringroad, take the Linate exit. The airport has good links to the northern Italian road network: Autostrada 8 leads to north Milan and Varese and Autostrada 4 leads to Milan and to Novara, west of Milan. The P41 leads over the Alps to Switzerland via Como, the Autostrada 1 leads southeast to Piacenza, and the Autostrada 7 leads south to Genoa. Most of these major routes are toll roads.

Car Parking

There are three car parks at the airport; the north and west car parks offer cheaper long-term parking and there is a multi-storey car park too (tel: (02) 7485 2934). Car washing, valet and small repairs services are available.

Car Hire

EasyTerra offers car hire at Milan Linate Airport, combining the results of multiple companies (website: www.easyterra.com/italy/milan/car-rental-milan-linate-airport.html).

Car hire companies located at the airport include Avis, EasyCar, Europcar, Hertz, Maggiore/National, Sixt and Thrifty. All have desks in Arrivals.

Public Transport

Road
Bus:
Bus 73 runs daily and connects the airport with the Milan underground at San Babila Station on the red line, one stop from the city’s central Duomo Station, where it is possible to change to the yellow north-south line, and four stops from Loreto, which connects with the green line. There is a service to Milan central station. There is also a shuttle bus to Milan Malpensa Airport Terminal 1, on the other side of the city (journey time - 75 minutes).
Coach: There is an airport coach service which runs to the Air Terminal at Milan Central Station. Other services operate between the airport and Pavia, Brescia, Verona and Lugano. 
Taxi: Taxis are available outside the Arrivals level.

Information and Help Desks

Airport and tourist information desks (tel: 02 7020 0443) can be found on the ground floor of the terminal, in Arrivals. There is also an information desk on the first floor check-in hall in Departures.

Airport Facilities

Money and communications: Banks and bureaux de change are located on both the ground and first floor of the terminal; there is also a post office on the ground floor. Telephones, ATMs and Wi-Fi are available throughout the airport. 
Eating and drinking: There are bars and snack bars throughout the airport. There are self-service restaurants on the first and second floors. There is also a restaurant and a tea room on the second floor.
Shopping:
There are a wide range of shops throughout the airport; duty-free shops can be found in the International Departures areas.
Luggage: Left-luggage and lost property offices (in both Domestic and International Arrivals) are located on the ground floor. Porters are also available on request. Call (02) 716 659 for more information.
Other facilities: These include first aid, a pharmacy, a travel agency, a chapel, a hairdresser and a laundry.

Conference and Business Facilities

Business facilities, including Internet access, telephones, newspapers, magazines and video stations with updated stock exchange figures are available at Club SEA lounges. Club SEA membership is required for the use of these lounges (tel: (02) 7485 2841/2432). Airlines also provide executive lounges in Domestic and International Departures. There is a business centre situated on the ground floor.

Facilities for Disabled Travellers

Wheelchair-accessible toilets are available at the airport and there are lifts to all floors. Passengers requiring wheelchairs and special assistance should inform their airline prior to travel. The Sala Amica is available on the first floor, in the Domestic check-in hall, for passengers requiring assistance. This service must be pre-booked.

Hotels

There are no hotels at the airport. The Holiday Inn Milan Linate Airport (tel: (02) 553 601; website: www.ichotelsgroup.com) is located next to the airport and operates a free shuttle service. Other nearby hotels include the Crowne Plaza Milan Linate (tel: (02) 516 001; website: www.ichotelsgroup.com) and the Hilton Milan (tel: (02) 69831; website: www.hilton.com).





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