Milan's closest airport, just 7 km east of the centre — and now linked to the Duomo by the M4 metro in 15 minutes.
Linate (LIN) is Milan's closest airport, just 7 km east of the centre, handling domestic and European flights. Since the M4 metro opened, it's the quickest airport to reach the city — a direct 15-minute ride to San Babila, steps from the Duomo.
Quick answer
How do I get from Linate to the city centre?
The M4 metro (blue line) runs directly from beneath the terminal to San Babila in the centre in about 15 minutes for €2.20. City bus 73 covers the same route in around 25 minutes for the same fare. A taxi is about €25, and a private transfer takes you straight to your hotel.
By Ivanka García Mancebo, Civitatis travel specialist
Code
LIN
Distance
7 km E
Terminals
1
Fastest link
Metro M4 · 15 min
The terminal
Single terminal
Compact & modern
One easy-to-navigate terminal for domestic and short-haul European flights, recently renovated with fast connections to the exit.
M4 metro station
Under the terminal
The blue M4 line station is directly beneath arrivals — no shuttle needed. Follow the signs down to the platforms.
Linate is compact and easy to navigate — arrivals, the taxi rank, bus stops and the M4 metro station are all just a short, well-signed walk from the exit.
Arrive stress-free
Private transfer from Linate
A driver meets you in arrivals and takes you straight to your hotel — fixed price, no queues.
Four ways to reach central Milan from Linate. The new M4 metro is the fastest and cheapest — a taxi or private transfer is worth it only with heavy luggage or a group, since the airport is so close.
The M4 (blue line) runs right under the terminal to San Babila in the heart of the city. A standard urban ticket (€2.20) covers the whole journey — no special airport fare needed.
Airport facilities
Free Wi-Fi
Throughout the terminal
Luggage storage
Left-luggage near arrivals
VAT refund
Tax-free desks in departures
Car rental
Major agencies on site
ATMs & exchange
In arrivals and departures
24-hour airport
Some services close overnight
Frequently asked questions
The M4 metro (blue line) runs directly from beneath the terminal to San Babila in the centre in about 15 minutes for €2.20. City bus 73 covers the same route in around 25 minutes for the same fare. A taxi is about €25, and a private transfer takes you straight to your hotel.
Linate is just 7 km east of central Milan — the closest of the city's three airports. With the M4 metro it's also the fastest to reach the centre.
Yes. The M4 (blue line) has its terminus right under the airport, with a direct, driverless service to San Babila in the heart of the city. A standard €2.20 urban ticket covers the whole trip.
Linate mainly handles domestic Italian routes and short-haul European flights with carriers such as ITA Airways, Lufthansa, Air France and British Airways. Long-haul and most low-cost flights use Malpensa or Bergamo instead.
For convenience, yes — Linate is far closer and quicker to reach. But your choice is usually decided by your airline and route, as the two airports serve different destinations.
