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Linate Airport Insider Guide
LINMilan’s city airport (LIN). Small, close to town, simpler than MXP.
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30min
Transit to city
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45min
Immigration
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35min
Security buffer
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Leave with 6–10 hours+
Leave the airport?
OK to leave:
6–10h
10h+
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Lounges
| Terminal | Lounge | Access | Showers | Good for | Price (paid) |
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| Main | Casa Alitalia/ITA or contract lounges | Alliance/PP/paid | Some | Snacks/buffet | About $30–50 USD if paid |
Limited lounge scene; one main lounge for pay/PP/eligible tickets.
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Traveler notes
- Close to central Milan; great for quick trips.
- Facilities are smaller; fewer food options than MXP.
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Sleep / Rest
- Basic seating; no nap zones. Hotels in city easily reachable.
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Food
- Cafés/quick Italian bites; modest selection.
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Showers
- Rare; assume no unless lounge states otherwise.
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Luggage Storage
- Limited/unknown; travel light.
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Transit to City
- Taxi: ~20–40 minutes; moderate cost.
- Bus: Frequent to central Milan; ~20–40 minutes.
- Buffer: Back at LIN 2–2.5h before flight.
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Essentials
- SIM/eSIM: Buy in city.
- ATMs: Decline DCC; pay in USD.
- Wi‑Fi: Free.
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