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Milan, Italy — Airports

Milan Linate Airport

Airport Code
LIN
Full Airport Name
Milan Linate Airport
Location
The airport is situated four miles (7km) from downtown Milan.
Time Zone
GMT +1 (GMT +2 between the last Sunday in March and the Saturday before the last Sunday in September).
Phone Number
Tel: +39 02 7485 2200 or +39 02 2810 6306.
Terminal Transfer
The airport only has one terminal. Arrivals is on the lower level and departures is on the upper one.
Ground Transport
Starfly (+39 02 5858 7237) and ATM (+39 800 80 8181) buses leave regularly for the Central Station in Milan and the Piazza San Babila underground station; the journey takes 30 minutes and costs EUR2. Taxi services are available outside the arrivals hall and car rental is also available. Malpensa Shuttle runs a shuttle service between Linate Airport and Milan's Malpensa Airport via Sesto San Giovanni, costing EUR8.50 and leaving at 8.45am, 12.00pm, 3.30pm and 6.30pm.
Car Rental
Car rental is available from Avis, Europcar, Hertz, Thrifty and other local representatives.
Airport Taxis
Taxi services are available outside the arrivals hall. The journey to the city center costs between EUR15 and EUR25 and will take 20 to 40 minutes depending on traffic conditions. Shared taxis are available which can reduce the cost.
Airport Facilities
Facilities at the airport include banks and bureau de change, ATMs, a post office, wireless Internet, and a variety of cafes and restaurants. In addition, as one would expect in Milan, the shopping is excellent.
Car Parking
Short- and long-term, as well as valet parking, is available.
Departure Tax
None.
Website
www.sea-aeroportimilano.it/en/

Milan Malpensa Airport

Airport Code
MXP
Full Airport Name
Milan Malpensa International Airport
Location
The airport is located 28 miles (45km) north-west of Milan.
Time Zone
GMT +1 (GMT +2 from the last Sunday in March to the Saturday before the last Sunday in September).
Phone Number
Tel: +39 02 7485 2200 or +39 02 7485 3852.
Terminal Transfer
The two terminals are connected by a free shuttle bus which runs every ten minutes between 5.30am and 12.30am.
Ground Transport
Malpensa Bus Express (+39 02 3391 0794) and Malpensa Shuttle Air Pullman (+39 02 5858 3185) buses leave every 60 minutes to Porta Garibaldi Station and Stazione Centrale (the central rail station); the journey takes around an hour, and costs about EUR5. Ferrovie Nord Milano trains and Trenitalia trains run every 30 minutes from Terminal 1 to Milano Cardona Station; a ticket costs EUR9, and the journey takes 50 minutes. Taxis are available outside Arrivals and cost about EUR70 to central Milan, taking around 50 minutes. Car hire is also available.
Car Rental
Car hire companies include Europcar, Hertz, Maggiore-National, Avis and Sixt.
Airport Taxis
Metered taxis are available outside Arrivals and cost about EUR70 to central Milan, taking around 50 minutes. Ensure the taxi has a sticker on the windscreen saying 'Taxi autorizzato per il servizio aeroportuale lombardo'. This denotes the meter is adjusted for the route and that you will pay the displayed fare. Reserve a taxi in advance by calling (0)3 293 890 448.
Airport Facilities
Facilities include a bank, bureau de change, and a wide variety of snack bars and other eateries throughout the airport. In addition, as one would expect in Milan, the shopping is excellent. Other facilities include airline lounges/travel clubs, wireless Internet, left luggage, business services, disabled and first aid facilities, a pharmacy, child facilities, a post office and a tourist information desk.
Car Parking
Short- and long-term parking, as well as valet parking, is available.
Departure Tax
None.
Website
www.sea-aeroportimilano.it/en/