Milan Linate Airport Guide (LIN) 2026

Milan's city airport — 7km from the Duomo. Domestic flights and short European routes.

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The basics

Linate (LIN) is Milan's closest airport, just 7km east of the city center. Mostly domestic flights (ITA Airways, Alitalia successor), some European routes. Small, efficient, civilized. The opposite of Malpensa's scale.

Getting to/from Milan

OptionTimeCostNotes
M4 Metro (Blue Line)25 min€2.20Direct to San Babila (Duomo area). Best option.
Bus 7330 min€2.20To Piazza San Babila. Old school but works.
Taxi20-30 min€25-35Metered, not fixed rate. Quick.

M4 Metro — game changer

Milan's newest metro line (opened 2024) connects Linate directly to the city center. Airport to San Babila (steps from the Duomo) in 25 minutes, €2.20. This makes Linate the most convenient major airport in Italy. Trains every 4-6 minutes.

💡 If choosing between Malpensa and Linate flights: Linate wins every time for convenience. The M4 metro makes it a 25-minute €2 ride to the Duomo vs Malpensa's 52-minute €13 train. If fares are similar, always pick Linate.

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