The M4 (Blu) Metro line connects Linate to Milan city centre (Duomo) in just 12 minutes — a major improvement over the previous bus options. Trains run every few minutes.
Things to do at Linate Airport (LIN)
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Things to do in Linate Airport
Milan Linate Airport is a small, convenient airport just 7 km from central Milan — the closest major city-airport in Italy. The M4 (Blu) Metro line now connects Linate directly to the city centre in about 12 minutes, making it one of Europe's most city-accessible airports. Dining options are limited but adequate, and the airport is fast and easy to navigate.
Insider intel
Top Tips for Linate Airport
- Linate is small and fast to move through — security and boarding are typically much quicker here than at Malpensa. A great airport for tight European connections.
Lounge directory
Browse lounges at LIN
2 Sanctifly partner lounges at Linate Airport. Each is bookable with points.
100 points per guestPiranesi Classic Lounge
The Piranesi Classic Lounge at Linate Airport (LIN) in Milan, Italy is conveniently located on the landside of the Main Terminal, making it an easy stop before you head through security. Travelers can find the airport lounge near the Alitalia check-in area, so it’s well placed if you’re arriving at the terminal to drop bags, check in for your flight, or organize last-minute travel details. Because it’s landside, you can access the lounge before entering the departures screening area, which is helpful whether you’re meeting someone at Linate Airport or want to settle in near the check-in counters ahead of your journey from Milan. Look for the Alitalia check-in zone in the Main Terminal and you’ll be close to the Piranesi Classic Lounge.Book Now
100 points per guestLeonardo Exclusive Lounge
At Linate Airport (LIN) in Milan, Italy, the Leonardo Exclusive Lounge is conveniently located airside in the Main Terminal, directly in front of gate 18, making it easy to find once you’ve cleared security. If you’re traveling through Linate Airport and want to plan your time efficiently, head toward gate 18 and look for the airport lounge entrance positioned right across from it. The lounge can be reached either by stairs or by elevator, so you can choose the most comfortable option based on your luggage or mobility needs. This straightforward location in the Main Terminal airside area helps travelers in Milan, Italy quickly access the Leonardo Exclusive Lounge before departure without needing to backtrack through the terminal.Book Now
Purchase a Sanctifly membership via our website or app.
Unlock airport-specific digital content and reserve VIP lounges using the points included with your plan.
Select the tier that fits your travel habits; higher tiers include more points.
When you book a lounge, you'll receive a unique access code in the app and by email—show this at the lounge to gain access.
You can buy extra points at any time, and rates improve with higher-tier plans.
Membership unlocks airport-specific digital content and the ability to book VIP lounges using points.
Each tier
Liftoff ($25/year)
Explorer ($97/year)
Jetsetter ($220/year)
Trailblazer ($399/year)
provides a different annual points allowance (except Liftoff, which doesn't include points) that refreshes when your subscription renews. You can use your points to reserve lounge access and purchase additional points through the app if you need more.
Higher tiers not only come with more points but also reduce the per-point price when buying extra.
Points are the currency you use in the Liftoff app to book VIP lounge visits. Most plans — Liftoff, Explorer, Jetsetter and Trailblazer — include a points allowance that is deposited into your account whenever your subscription renews. Liftoff does not include points. You spend points to reserve lounges and you can top up your balance at any time through the app. If you cancel your membership, any remaining points expire 30 days after cancellation.
Additional points can be purchased directly in the Sanctifly app from your mobile. All plans allow you to buy more points whenever you need them, and the per-point price decreases on higher-tier plans. Purchased points are added to your account immediately and are non-refundable. If you cancel your membership, any remaining points expire 30 days after cancellation.