Milano Linate Airport: where to stay, areas and recommended hotels

Linate is about 8 km from the centre of Milan, and since 2024 the M4 metro line has connected it to San Babila in just 12 minutes: staying near the airport therefore only makes sense for those arriving or departing at times when the metro isn't running, or travelling with family and heavy luggage. For everyone else the natural choice is the centre, near San Babila, in Brera or at the Stazione Centrale, from which a direct bus to the terminal still takes just a few minutes.

San Felice and Segrate

Airport area · By car or taxi, the San Felice district, in Segrate, is about 13 minutes from the terminal; there are no direct public transport links.

Best for: Those arriving or departing when the metro isn't running, or travelling by car and wanting to stay just minutes from the gates.

Pros

Just minutes by car from the gates, convenient for night flights or dawn departures
Quiet residential area with a private lake and a park
Less traffic than the roads heading into the centre

Cons

Without a direct bus or metro, a car or taxi is always needed
Accommodation in the area consists of apartments, not traditional hotels
The centre of Milan remains a good half-hour away by car

Recommended hotels in this area

Nona Strada 7: Apartment managed by Italianway in the San Felice district, about 13 minutes by car from the terminals, with a garden and parking included.

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Central Station

Near the airport link · Direct bus (Linate Shuttle, Autostradale or Flibco) from the terminal to Milano Centrale in about 25-30 minutes, with frequent departures during the day.

Best for: Those continuing their journey by train to other cities, or who prefer the direct bus from the airport, with no changes.

Pros

Direct bus with no changes, practical with a lot of luggage
National and regional trains in the same hub
More alternatives in accommodation and price range

Cons

The bus to the airport is paid, on top of the city ticket
Some streets around the station are less busy in the evening
With traffic, the bus can take longer than the scheduled 30 minutes

Recommended hotels in this area

Gluck Central Station Lofts: Apartment in a period building about 500 metres from the Stazione Centrale and the Centrale metro stop, lines M1 and M3.

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Brera

Neighbourhood · The M4 metro connects the airport to San Babila in 12 minutes; from there the M1 reaches Cairoli in a few minutes, 7-8 minutes' walk from Brera.

Best for: The choice for those who prefer the most picturesque district of the centre, among art galleries and alleyways, within walking distance of the Duomo and the Castello.

Pros

Castello Sforzesco, the Duomo and the Pinacoteca di Brera within walking distance
Pedestrian streets and bars that stay lively until late
With the M4 you can get back to the airport without ever taking a bus

Cons