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Airport Transfers

Linate Airport Transportation

Private airport transportation from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to hotels and apartments in central Milan, Milano Centrale, Fiera Milano and Lake Como, booked before you land.

  • Private, never shared
  • Priced per vehicle
  • Flight monitored
  • Free cancellation up to 24 h before pickup
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LIN
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Departure date
Return date
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Airport Transportation in Linate

Pre-booked private transportation takes you directly from Milan Linate Airport to your hotel, resort or vacation rental.

After immigration, baggage claim and customs, continue outside the terminal to the meeting area named in your confirmation. Your vehicle is reserved only for the passengers on your reservation: unlike a shared shuttle, it makes no extra hotel stops for other travelers, and the price is per vehicle, not per person.

Our airport transportation from Linate, Milan's city airport, takes you to hotels and apartments around the Duomo, Brera, Porta Nuova and CityLife, to Milano Centrale station, to the Fiera Milano exhibition center in Rho, and on to Monza and Lake Como.

Linate Airport Transfers

Linate airport transfers start in the arrivals hall of the single terminal, where your driver waits with a name sign after baggage claim and customs. We track your flight, so the pickup follows your real landing time, and you get a fixed price per vehicle before you fly, from a sedan for business travelers to a van for a family or group with luggage.

Each Linate airport transfer goes door to door to your hotel, apartment or vacation rental in Milan, to Milano Centrale for your train, to the Fiera Milano for a trade fair, or to your hotel on Lake Como. Heading further, to Lake Garda, Verona or Turin? Enter your address in the booking form to see whether a transfer is offered.

Linate Airport Shuttle

Our Linate airport shuttle is a private van for your party only, not a shared bus or coach that stops on the way into the city. It leaves as soon as you have your bags, with room for suitcases, strollers and sample cases, and suits families, groups and teams heading to a trade fair.

Landing at Linate Airport

Milan Linate Airport (LIN), named after Enrico Forlanini, is Milan's city airport on the eastern edge of the city, and SEA runs it. It is one of Milan's three airports, with Malpensa (MXP) and Bergamo (BGY), and handles flights within Italy and Europe. All flights use one terminal, with arrivals on the ground floor.

Flights from Italy and other Schengen countries arrive without passport checks; from outside the Schengen area, including the UK and Ireland, you go through passport control first. After baggage claim you walk through customs into the arrivals hall, where pre-booked drivers meet passengers.

Italy is on Central European Time (UTC+1) and switches to UTC+2 for daylight saving time from late March to late October. It uses the euro.

Entry requirements and local notes

Schengen entry. Italy is in the Schengen area. Non-EU travelers are registered in the EU Entry/Exit System (EES), fully operational since 10 April 2026; the planned ETIAS travel authorization is not yet in operation. Check the visa rules for your nationality before you fly.

Three Milan airports. Milan is also served by Malpensa (MXP) and Bergamo (BGY), both far from Linate. Check the code on your ticket and book the pickup at the airport you actually land at.

Area C and pedestrian streets. Central Milan inside the Cerchia dei Bastioni is a restricted traffic zone (Area C), and streets around the Duomo and in Brera are pedestrian. Give your full address; your driver stops at the nearest point a car can reach.

City tax. Milan charges a tourist tax per person per night, which your hotel or rental host collects on top of the room rate.

Terminal, immigration and customs details for Milan Linate Airport

How Linate Airport pickup works

  1. 1

    Clear arrivals

    Immigration, baggage claim, then customs. Representatives can't enter those areas.

  2. 2

    Meet your representative

    At the meeting point in your confirmation. Check the company name before getting in.

  3. 3

    Go straight there

    No other stops, no other passengers.

At LIN

Meet in the arrivals hall

Linate has one terminal, and pre-booked drivers meet passengers in its arrivals hall on the ground floor, after baggage claim and customs.

Don't accept a ride from someone claiming to know your booking.

Check the company name and reservation details before getting in.

Return trips and flight changes

One-way arrival

LIN Hotel

From the airport to your hotel, resort or rental.

One-way departure

Hotel LIN

From where you're staying back to Milan Linate Airport.

Round trip

LIN Hotel

Both journeys on one reservation. Give both flights, the return pickup address and the passengers for each. Staying at more than one hotel? Give the full itinerary.

Going back to the airport

Transportation can also be booked from your hotel, resort or vacation rental to Milan Linate Airport. Your pickup time covers the drive plus check-in, security and border procedures, and your airline's instructions come first. Give the correct departure time and terminal when you book.

2 h

before a domestic flight

3 h

before an international flight

If your flight changes

We monitor the arrival of the flight on your reservation, but can't find you on a different one. Tell customer service if any of these change:

  • Flight number
  • Arrival date
  • Airline
  • Missed connection
  • Canceled flight
  • Arrival airport
  • You decide not to travel
  • Long delay after customs

What's included

Included

  • A private vehicle for your party
  • Transportation between the confirmed locations
  • Direct service, no shared hotel stops
  • Airport meeting instructions
  • Flight-arrival monitoring
  • A professional driver
  • An air-conditioned vehicle
  • Room for your party and standard luggage
  • Customer-service support

Confirmed separately

  • Child seats
  • Additional stops
  • Extra waiting time
  • Oversized luggage or equipment
  • Special requests

Luggage, child seats and special requests

Luggage

About one checked suitcase and one carry-on each; the right vehicle depends on the total volume. Tell us about golf clubs, surfboards, bikes, strollers or extra bags.

Child seats

Request them when booking, with the child's age and size. Availability and any fee are confirmed on your reservation.

Accessibility

Give the wheelchair's size, weight and whether it folds, so a suitable vehicle is assigned.

Pets

Ask for authorization before booking and tell us about the animal and its carrier.

Before you fly to Linate

  • Schengen entry

    Non-EU travelers are registered in the EU Entry/Exit System (EES), fully operational since 10 April 2026; the planned ETIAS travel authorization is not yet in operation.

  • One terminal

    All flights use Linate's single terminal, so every arriving passenger exits into the same arrivals hall on the ground floor.

  • Metro M4

    Metro line M4 leaves from Linate Aeroporto station, a short walk from arrivals, for San Babila and central Milan.

  • Euro

    Italy uses the euro, and cards and contactless payments are widely accepted.

  • Local time

    Italy is on Central European Time (UTC+1), and UTC+2 from late March to late October.

Groups and events

Traveling with a large group, planning a destination wedding, or organizing transportation for a corporate retreat or conference? We offer larger vehicles and multi-vehicle coordination for groups of any size, including multiple pickup points and scheduled transfers timed around your event. Contact us with your group size and itinerary and we'll put together transportation that keeps everyone moving together.

  • Destination weddings
  • Conferences
  • Corporate retreats
  • Sports teams
  • Multi-vehicle arrivals
Request group transport

Airport Transportation happy customers

Sarah L., an Airport Transportation customer
“Absolutely fantastic service! My driver was early, courteous, and the car was immaculate.”

Sarah L. · March 2026

James H., an Airport Transportation customer
“The ride was comfortable and quick. Quality service that's well worth it.”

James H. · February 2026

William C., an Airport Transportation customer
“I use airporttransportation.com whenever I travel. Consistently reliable, and their drivers are top-notch.”

William C. · February 2026

María G., an Airport Transportation customer
“Booking was simple and the price was clear. No surprises at the airport. Highly recommended.”

María G. · January 2026

Booking, changes and cancellations

24 h

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup, with a full refund. Later cancellations aren't refundable.

Changes

Contact us to change the flight, hotel or pickup time. Deadlines are in the reservation policies.

No-shows

Waiting time, no-shows and extra stops follow the reservation policies you accept at checkout.

Book your transfer online in a few minutes using the form above. If your plans change, contact us as soon as possible to modify your pickup details or cancel your reservation, response times and any applicable fees depend on how close to your pickup date the change is requested.

Read the reservation policies →

Linate Airport Transportation FAQs

Where will my driver meet me at Linate Airport?

In the arrivals hall of the single terminal on the ground floor, holding a sign with your name, after baggage claim and customs.

How far is Linate Airport from Milan city center?

Linate is about 7 to 8 km (5 miles) east of central Milan, the closest of the city's three airports. The drive to the Duomo usually takes 20 to 30 minutes, longer at rush hour, and the ride to Lake Como about 1 hour 15 minutes.

Can you take me to central Milan, Brera or Porta Nuova?

Yes. We drive door to door to hotels and apartments anywhere in Milan, including the Duomo, Brera, Porta Nuova, Navigli and CityLife.

Can you take me to Milano Centrale station?

Yes. We drive you to Milano Centrale or Porta Garibaldi station. Give us your train time when you book.

Can you take me to Fiera Milano in Rho?

Yes. We drive to the Fiera Milano exhibition center in Rho and to hotels nearby. During major fairs such as Salone del Mobile, book early and give us your hall entrance.

Can you take me from Linate to Lake Como?

Yes. Your private transfer goes straight from Linate to your hotel or villa on Lake Como, with no change of train and no carrying bags between stops.

Can you take me to Lake Garda, Verona or Turin?

These are longer trips from Linate. Enter your address in the booking form to see whether a transfer is offered; if it is not, contact us before you fly.

Is Linate the same as Malpensa or Bergamo airport?

No. Milan has three airports: Linate (LIN) on the city's eastern edge, Malpensa (MXP) to the northwest and Bergamo (BGY) to the northeast. They are far apart, so check the code on your ticket. For Malpensa, see our Malpensa airport transportation page, and for Bergamo our Bergamo airport transportation page.

Do you drive to apartments and vacation rentals in Milan?

Yes. Give the full street address, the apartment number and any intercom or entrance details. Where the street is pedestrian or closed to traffic, your driver stops at the nearest point a car can reach.

Can I book a pickup for a late-night or early-morning flight?

Yes. Book your pickup for your flight's landing time, early or late, and we track the flight so your driver is there when you arrive. For an early departure, give us your flight time so the pickup leaves enough margin.

Should I accept a ride from people offering one inside Linate Airport?

There is no need. Booking ahead gives you a confirmed vehicle and a meeting point before you land. If someone approaches you in arrivals, check the company name against your confirmation before getting in.

What happens if my flight is delayed or canceled?

We monitor the flight on your reservation, so your driver waits for the actual landing. If your flight number, date or airline changes, or your flight is canceled, tell customer service so the pickup can be moved.

Can I book a ride back to Linate Airport?

Yes. Book a one-way departure or a round trip from your hotel, apartment or the Fiera, and give your flight number and departure time, so the pickup is set for check-in and security.

Is Airport Transportation the same as Milan Linate Airport?

No. Airport Transportation is a private transfer booking site for rides from LIN; we are not the airport or its operator. For the terminal, airlines and other ways to get around, see our Linate airport page.

Why book with Airport Transportation?

We provide private transportation from any airport to any hotel at the best price, and we are licensed with complete insurance liability.

Is the transportation private or shared?

Airport Transportation provides private transportation only, in vans, luxury SUVs, or semi-buses.

Are prices per person or per vehicle?

Prices on our website are per vehicle, not per person, based on a range of passengers.

How many people can a van carry?

Regular vans carry up to 9 passengers, semi-buses up to 16, and luxury SUVs up to 6 passengers.

How do I find you at the airport?

Walk all the way out of the airport. You'll see representatives holding boards. Look for the Airport Transportation logo or your name.

What kind of vehicles do you use?

Commonly Toyota Hiace, Volkswagen Transporter, Mercedes Sprinter, Volkswagen Crafter, Chevrolet Tahoe, and Chevrolet Suburban.

Do you have insurance?

Yes. We carry insurance with complete liability for all passengers while using our services.

Do you provide baby seats?

Baby seats are provided with prior notice, subject to availability, one seat maximum per vehicle.

How far in advance should I book?

You can book any time in advance; we suggest one week to one day ahead. Same-day reservations are available.

What payment methods are accepted?

PayPal is our main payment method; a cash option is also available when booking through our website. Credit cards are accepted through PayPal.

Do vehicles have air conditioning?

Yes. For your comfort all our units have air conditioning.

What if my flight is delayed?

During booking we ask for your airline and flight number so we can track delays and wait for you.

Can I make stops during my ride?

Yes, you can add an extra stop to your service during the booking process.

Do children pay differently than adults?

No. Prices are set per passenger range or per vehicle, not per age.

Is my reservation refundable?

Yes. Cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before your pick-up and you are refunded in full. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before service are not refundable.

Do drivers speak English?

Yes. While their English may not be native-level, drivers have the skills to communicate with passengers.

Are tips mandatory?

Tips are not mandatory but are highly recommended; drivers earn them through service quality.

What currencies are accepted?

All prices are in USD. Via PayPal you can pay in almost any currency; cash payments accept USD only.

Are pets allowed?

We can transport domestic pets kept in cages that fit in a normal vehicle.

Is there room for luggage?

Yes. There is plenty of room for one suitcase and one carry-on per person.

What is included in the price?

Every private transfer includes a professional, licensed driver; an insured, well-maintained vehicle; real-time flight monitoring; meet-and-greet service at arrivals; and door-to-door service with no hidden fees added after booking. Your fixed price covers the full route to your destination.

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Choose the vehicle for your party and luggage, add your flight, and review the full reservation before you pay.

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