Flying from London to Milano Linate Airport (LIN): What you need to know
When planning a flight from London to Milano Linate Airport (LIN), you'll have a good range of airports to leave from. Check out London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for your departure options. Other possibilities include Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY).
2 hours is the average duration of a direct London to Milano Linate Airport flight.
Milan is one hour ahead of London. Milano Linate Airport is located in Milan, which is in the UTC+1 timezone.
With 41 direct flights a week between the two airports, London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Milano Linate Airport (LIN) is the busiest route. British Airways operates the earliest flight at 6:50am. If you're eager to get more out of your day before you fly, the latest flight from LHR to LIN is with British Airways at 7:10pm.
To ensure you get on your flight from London to LIN, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
With more people on the move during high season, it's smart to be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will help you deal with any delays.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
You can book a direct flight from London to Milano Linate Airport (LIN) departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
When taking off from LHR, you can take a direct flight from London to Milano Linate Airport with British Airways.
British Airways sees the most traveller bookings for flights from LHR to LIN.
With 65.8% of its services arriving as planned, British Airways is the highest-rated carrier for punctuality on this route.
LHR is about 31 kilometres from central London. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour.
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68.18% of flights that take off from London Heathrow Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Think about kicking off your journey from London Gatwick Airport (LGW). You can book a direct London to Milano Linate Airport (LIN) flight ticket from this popular hub.
Catch your direct flight from London to LIN with easyJet. This is one of the leading carriers flying this route out of LGW.
easyJet is the go-to airline for bookings on the LGW to LIN route.
On public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in around 30 minutes. The terminal is roughly 80 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
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London Gatwick Airport has an on-time performance of 69.26%. This figure reflects how often flights that take off from this airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Stansted Airport (STN)
You can lock in a flight ticket from London to Milano Linate Airport (LIN) with one or more stops out of Stansted Airport (STN). These are some of the most popular stopovers between STN and LIN:
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
Palese Airport (BRI)
Alghero-Fertilia Airport (AHO)
STN is around 64 kilometres from central London. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour. If you're planning to use public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
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The on-time performance rate of STN is 64.73%. In other words, that's how often flights that depart this airport arrive at their destination as planned.
About Milano Linate Airport (LIN)
If you're coming in on a late flight from London to Milano Linate Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these options near LIN:
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Getting from Milano Linate Airport (LIN) to central Milan
Milano Linate Airport to central Milan is around 8 kilometres. If you're renting a car or getting a cab, plan in advance to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times can vary based on the time of day and traffic conditions.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of roughly 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Milano Linate Airport (LIN)
$38 is the best price for a one-way ticket from London to Milano Linate Airport. A return flight starts at $80. These fares may change depending on availability.
To score cheap flights from London to LIN, book your flight ticket six months ahead of your planned departure.
November is when you're most likely to find a good deal on a London to Milano Linate Airport ticket. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
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The best time to fly from London to Milano Linate Airport (LIN)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when planning the timing of your trip. February is the quietest month to go to Milan. July is when most people book flights from London to Milano Linate Airport (LIN), which may be perfect if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
Book a London to LIN flight ticket departing in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Milan to range from 16ºC to 35ºC.
January has temperatures of between -1ºC and 9ºC. Search for cheap tickets from London to Milano Linate Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Milan
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Your visit to Milan isn't complete without checking out the sights. Leading attractions that belong on your itinerary include The Last Supper Museum, Milan Cathedral and Teatro alla Scala.
Explore more of Italy
Turin is just one of the many cities in Italy waiting to be discovered once you've seen Milan. Around 129 kilometres away to the west, well-known attractions include Museo Nazionale del Cinema, Juventus Museum and Duomo di Torino e Cappella della Sacra Sindone.
If you're interested in discovering another major stop in Italy, consider Genoa, about 121 kilometres south of Milan. Palazzo Ducale, Aquarium of Genoa and Ville de Gênes are the start of reasons to visit.
