Milan Linate Airport Guide

Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Milan Linate Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit. Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.

Chairs are with armrest made me very hard to fall asleep, it is impossible to lie down. – apocru

LIN Airport Overview

To help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down about what to expect during your time at Milan Linate Airport (code: LIN).

What to Expect

Milan Linate Airport consists of an old, mid-size terminal with only a few dining and shopping options. WiFi is available to help pass the time. And, if you’re willing to pay, comfort can be found through fee-based access to one of the airport’s first class lounges.

Sleeping in Linate Airport

Airport staff and security are generally tolerant of overnight sleepers in the check-in area, and travellers feel safe while in the airport overnight. Some travellers who were found sleeping in other sections of the airport reported that they were asked to go to the check-in area. The outdated airport comes with outdated seating that consists of bolt-upright metal-framed benches with armrests. Most overnight sleepers resort to the floor, so consider bringing a travel mat and travel blanket for additional comfort. For uninterrupted sleep, there are hotels near the airport. See our Airport Hotels section below for locations.

Read some traveller airport reviews for more tips. For more airport information continue scrolling down to explore more in our Milan Linate Airport Guide.

To help us keep this guide up-to-date, you can add or update information or write a review to submit airport tips and photos.

In this guide we may refer to locations as “landside” and “airside”. Landside is the public area of the terminal located in the non-secure zone, before security. Airside is the secure area of the terminal that you must reach by going through security.

Airport Hours

The airport is open 24 hours.

Rest & Relaxation Zones

There are no dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.

Cots

The airport does not provide cots to stranded travellers. If this has changed, click here to update the guide.

Airport Hotels

If sleeping in the airport sounds like a nightmare, there are several hotels a short drive from Milan Linate Airport.

Moxy Milan Linate Airport (0.4 mi / 0.6 km) Mid-range hotel.
Best Western Air Hotel Linate (0.4 mi / 0.6 km) Mid-range hotel with airport shuttle.
Belstay Milano Linate (0.8 mi / 1.3 km) Mid-range hotel.
Hotel Motel Luna (0.9 mi / 1.4 km) Mid-range hotel.
Maxim Hotel (1.3 mi / 2.1 km) Mid-range hotel with airport shuttle.
Novotel Milano Linate Aeroporto (1.3 mi / 2.1 km) Mid-range hotel.
NH Linate (1.4 mi / 2.3 km) Mid-range hotel.

Airport Lounges

Pay-per-use, Single Visit Passes & Lounge Memberships

Regardless of what class of service you are flying, there are lounges that you can enter by paying at the door or through a lounge membership program.

Club S.E.A. – Sala Leonardo – Location: Airside, Schengen and Extra Schengen. Lounge Access: Pay at the Door • Prepaid lounge passes • Lounge membership programs.
Club S.E.A. – Sala Piranesi – Location: Landside, Check-in. Lounge Access: Pay at the Door • Prepaid lounge passes • Lounge membership programs.
CLUB SEA VIP Bramante Lounge – Location: Arrivals

Airline Lounges

If you are a First or Business Class traveller you may have access to the lounges listed below. For more information, check the airline’s website.

British Airways Galleries Lounge – Location: Main Terminal, Airside.

Food & Drinks

Food concessions operate on varying schedules, generally opening around 5:00AM and closing by 11:30PM. There are no 24-hour dining options. Some of the options include: Aroma Cafe • Asia • Bagel Factory • Gran Caffe • illy Cafe • McDonald’s • Michelangelo Restaurant • Pizza Chef.

Drinking Water
Water fountains are available. A reader reports at least two in Departures near the gates and one in Arrivals near baggage claim. (June 2025)

Luggage Storage & Lockers

Luggage storage is available at Luggage Point.
Rate: €7 per bag per day (up to 30 kg). Oversized items may cost more.
Location: Ground Floor.
Hours: 7:00AM – 9:00PM.

Mobile Charging

Charging points are available in some seating areas, including the check-in area, with access to power outlets and USB ports. (LuDay, April 2022)

Shower

Unavailable. If this is incorrect, click here to update this guide.

WiFi/Internet

Unlimited free WiFi is available at Milan Linate Airport. Select the “LINATE FREE WIFI” network and receive up to 20mbps connectivity.

More Airport Information

More Services, Facilities & Things To Do On A Layover

Note: Locations, hours, and rates may change. Information is provided for general reference only.

ATMs / Cash Machines – Available throughout the terminal. Fees may apply.
Baby Care Facilities – Baby Pit Stop feeding rooms with changing tables, privacy screens, and seating. Additional baby change facilities are available in washrooms.
Banking Services – Banca Popolare di Milano (limited weekday hours).
Business Center – Meeting rooms available for rent.
Chapel – Landside, near check-in (Groups Area).
Children’s Play Area – Geronimo Stilton-themed play area located on the 2nd floor (food court).
Currency Exchange – Forexchange counters available.
Fast Track Service – Priority security access available for a fee (approx. €9).
Gaming Area – Airside, near Gate A03.
Grocery Store – Carrefour Market (landside).
Information Desk – Located on the Ground Floor and 1st Floor.
Luggage Wrapping – SecureBag stations available in the check-in area.
Medical Services – Clinic operated by the National Health Service (Arrivals level).
Pharmacy – Landside in Arrivals; vending machines also available.
Post Office – Poste Italiane (limited hours).
Shopping – Duty-free and retail shops available; most operate from early morning until the last departures.
Smoking – Designated smoking area near Gate A16.

Airlines

Milan Linate airport is served by the following airlines: Aer Lingus • Aeroflot • Air Baltic • Air Canada • Air France • Air Malta •Albastar • American Airlines • Blue Air • Blue Panorama • British Airways • Brussels Airlines • Bulgaria Air • Delta Air Lines • EasyJet • Etihad Airways • Iberia • ITA • KLM • Lufthansa • Luxair • SAS • Silver Air • TAP Portugal • Volotea • Vueling Airlines.

Airport Transportation: Getting To/From The Airport

Bus and Coach

There are a few bus and coach operators that serve the airport and its neighboring cities.

Urban Line 73 (Milano Duomo M1 M3/Piazza Diaz – Linate) departs every 10 minutes from 5:35AM – 12:35AM. At the time of this update, the fare is € 1 – $3.

The following coach services access the airport:

Milan Central Station
ATM Extra-urban bus line 923
Airbus
Starfly
AutoguidovieMonza

Car Rentals

The following car rental agencies operate onsite in the Arrivals Hall: Avis • Budget • Dollar • Europcar • Firefly • Hertz • Leasys • Locauto • Maggiore • Sicily by Car/AutoEuropa • Sixt • Thrifty and more. Linate also participates in the following car sharing programs: e-Vai • Share Now and Enjoy.

Hotel Shuttles

Several area hotels provide airport shuttle service. See Airport Hotels above.

Taxi

Taxis are readily available in the taxi docks at Arrivals, Ground Floor (Exit Gate 5). The following fares were current at the time of this update: Airport – Fiera € 60; Linate – Malpensa Airports € 116.

Security & Safety

Airport staff seems to tolerate travellers sleeping here. Security guards may relocate overnight sleepers to the landside check-in areas at night. They may lock the terminal doors around midnight, so you must be inside before then.

At the time of this update, we have no recent reports from travellers commenting on safety issues at Milan Linate Airport. Two outdated traveller reviews mentioned homeless people sleeping in landside areas, but more recent reviews said general feelings of safety.

Sleeping in any airport can include a certain risk level, especially when travelling alone. It’s essential to take certain precautions to ensure your safety and the security of your valuables. Here are a few tips:

Safety First. It’s a good idea to know where the security office is and look for video cameras where you plan to sleep. You can also ask the security personnel for advice on the safest places to spend the night.
Don’t Seclude Yourself. If you’re travelling alone, we recommend you stay near other travellers or close to security. This will help you feel more secure and deter potential thieves.
Hide Your Valuables. It’s also important to hide your valuables. Please don’t leave them out in plain view, as this could make you a target for theft. Additionally, if you are a deep sleeper, you may want to padlock your bag to something or sleep with your bag up against a wall to make it harder for someone to access zippers and pockets. We have received reports of sleepers who awoke without their phones and laptop bags. The travellers were left with just their headphones and laptop bag strap.
Stay Alert. It’s best to stay alert and awake if you feel unsafe or uncomfortable. Drink coffee or other caffeinated beverages to help you stay sharp, and remember that you can always catch up on sleep during your flight. These simple precautions can help you enjoy a safe night at the airport.

Pro-tip: If you sleep in the public zone, don’t be surprised if you receive an early morning wake-up call. Security is known to make the rounds, waking people up as travellers arrive for morning flights.

Last updated: 2026-03-17

This guide is for informational purposes only to assist with your planning. All information, including rates and hours, is subject to change at any time without notice. The information in this airport guide is based on information collected and/or received from the airports, lounges, hotels, transportation providers, and their websites. We are not representatives of any of the above-mentioned service providers. To report errors or to add/update any items mentioned in the guide: update the airport guide or write a review.