Flying from London to Milano Linate Airport (LIN): What you need to know
When looking for your flight from London to Milano Linate Airport (LIN), there's a good range of airports to start your journey from. London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and London City Airport (LCY) are London's main terminals.
The average length of a direct London to Milano Linate Airport flight is 2 hours.
Milano Linate Airport is located in Milan. The city runs on the UTC+1 timezone and is one hour ahead of London.
The busiest route is from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Milano Linate Airport (LIN), with 51 direct services every week. If you're looking to take off without delay, the earliest flight from LHR to LIN is the 6:50am British Airways service. If you prefer travelling later, the last departure is at 7:10pm with British Airways.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from London to LIN. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the mad dash to your gate.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) offers an easy route to your destination. Nonstop flights from London to Milano Linate Airport (LIN) take off from this terminal.
British Airways is a leading airline that offers direct flights from London to Milano Linate Airport jetting out of LHR.
British Airways is the most frequently booked airline offering flights from LHR to LIN.
With a reliable 82.05% of services arriving as planned, British Airways is the best-performing carrier for punctuality on this route.
LHR is about 24 kilometres from central London. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 25 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from London to Milano Linate Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near London Heathrow Airport:
Of the departures from London Heathrow Airport, 78% land on schedule at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Planning to catch a flight from London Gatwick Airport (LGW)? Direct London to Milano Linate Airport (LIN) plane tickets are available from this popular hub.
From LGW, direct flights from London to LIN are available with easyJet.
On the LGW to LIN route, easyJet is the top airline in terms of bookings.
If you're looking for a consistently punctual carrier, go with easyJet. It boasts an on-time performance of 88.76% for flights between London Gatwick Airport and Milano Linate Airport.
LGW is around 48 kilometres from central London. It'll take 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your London to LIN flight? Relax in a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your adventure officially starts. Here's where you can stay:
London Gatwick Airport has a strong track record for reliability and timeliness. 82% of flights taking off from here make it to their final destination as planned.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
Choosing a plane ticket from London to Milano Linate Airport (LIN) with one or more stops can give you a bigger choice of departure times and access to cheaper fares. When leaving from London Stansted Airport (STN), here are a few places you can make a pit stop at on the way to LIN:
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
Bari Karol Wojtyla Airport (BRI)
Alghero Fertilia Airport (AHO)
The journey time to STN from central London is around 45 minutes on public transport. If you're in a car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour 5 minutes to cover the 56 kilometres or so.
Set yourself up for a smooth departure — stay close to London Stansted Airport and know you'll reach your gate with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early London to Milano Linate Airport flight:
With 80% of its departing flights arriving on time, STN is a reliable starting point for your adventure.
About Milano Linate Airport (LIN)
If you're coming in on a late flight from London to Milano Linate Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near LIN:
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle around four weeks in advance of your London to Milano Linate Airport flight.
Getting from Milano Linate Airport (LIN) to central Milan
From Milano Linate Airport, central Milan is around 8 kilometres away. It takes about 20 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
It takes around 30 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Milano Linate Airport (LIN)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Milano Linate Airport is Rs11,569. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs26,818. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares may change.
Book ten months before flying. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from London to LIN.
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The best time to fly from London to Milano Linate Airport (LIN)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from London to Milano Linate Airport (LIN). August is the busiest month to travel to Milan. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in December.
When booking your London to LIN plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. July is the warmest month in Milan, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC to 35ºC.
January has temperatures of between -1ºC and 9ºC. Look for cheap tickets from London to Milano Linate Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Milan
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Milan right here. Check out these options after you've booked your flight from London to Milano Linate Airport:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. Leonardo's Last Supper Museum, Milan Cathedral and Teatro alla Scala are must-visits when exploring Milan.
Explore more of Italy
You've seen Milan, now it's time to explore other parts of Italy. Travel about 129 kilometres west to Turin to tick off its top sights. From Museo Nazionale del Cinema to Juventus Museum and Duomo di Torino e Cappella della Sacra Sindone, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you want to check out another major destination in Italy, head for Genoa, roughly 121 kilometres south of Milan. Doge's Palace, Aquarium of Genoa and Acquario Genova are key reasons to visit.
