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LIN

Milan Linate Airport

Milan, Italy

Where to start
Metro M4 (Blue Line)

Milan's city airport — very close to the centre. The Metro M4 (Blue Line) connects directly from Linate to the city centre (Piazza San Babila) in approximately 12 minutes.

Ride Options

Metro M4 (Blue Line)

transit

Fastest, lowest-cost connection to Milan city centre

AvailabilityRegular service
Pickup NoteM4 station directly at the terminal. Piazza San Babila in ~12 min. ATM ticket required.
Convenience
Relative costLower cost
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Licensed White Taxi

taxi

Direct to hotel in city centre

AvailabilityAvailable 24/7
Pickup NoteOfficial white taxis outside arrivals. Fixed rate to city centre approximately
Convenience
Relative costMid cost
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SIXT Ride — Pre-booked Airport Transfer

Private Transfer

Fixed-rate pre-booked door-to-door transfer

AvailabilityAvailable at Milan Linate — book via SIXT app or website
Pickup NoteDriver meets you in arrivals with a name sign. Fixed price, flight tracking, up to 60 min free waiting.
Convenience
Relative costHigher cost
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FREE NOW

rideshare

App-based licensed white taxi booking in Milan

AvailabilityAvailable in Milan — books official white taxis
Pickup NoteBook via FREE NOW app to call a licensed white taxi to the terminal.
Convenience
Relative costMid cost
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Uber

rideshare

Books licensed white taxis and NCC vehicles via app

AvailabilityAvailable in Milan via UberTaxi
Pickup NoteIn Italy, Uber dispatches licensed NCC vehicles and white taxis via the app. Standard UberX is not available — book via the Uber app and a licensed taxi or premium vehicle will be sent.
Convenience
Relative costMid cost
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Pickup Guidance

Rideshare

Uber is very limited in Italy. Free Now dispatches licensed taxis and NCC.

Taxi

Licensed taxis (white) at the rank outside arrivals. Fixed rate to city centre approximately

Shuttle

Hotel coaches and car rental shuttles from outside the terminal.

Transit

Metro M4 (Blue Line) station is at the terminal. Piazza San Babila (city centre) in ~12 min.

Travel Extras

Need a SIM?Need a lounge?Need a hotel?Need bag storage?

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Local Tips

  • The M4 Metro is excellent — very convenient for most Milan destinations.
  • Uber does not offer standard rides in Italy — use taxis or the metro.
  • Uber does NOT offer standard rides in Italy — use itTaxi or Free Now apps for licensed taxis only.
  • Bus 73 connects LIN to Milan San Babila in ~25 min — the lowest-cost reliable option.
  • Italian taxis at LIN must use the meter except for posted airport flat-fare zones — refuse non-metered offers.