Flying from London to Milano Linate Airport (LIN): what you need to know
London has multiple airports to leave from. Check out your departure options from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) when planning your flight from London to Milano Linate Airport (LIN). Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) are the city's other main bases.
Expect to be in the air for 2 hours. That's the average duration of a direct flight from London to Milano Linate Airport.
Milan is 1 hour ahead of London. Milano Linate Airport is located in Milan, which operates on the UTC+1 timezone.
The busiest route is from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Milano Linate Airport (LIN), with 44 direct services every week. If you'd like to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from LHR to LIN is the 07:00 British Airways service. If you have other commitments or plans on your day of travel, the final departure is at 19:15 with ITA Airways.
Your flight from London to LIN won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Head to the airport even earlier during popular months like July. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and up to four hours for international flights. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to relax or find something to eat.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Take off and land with no stops from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Direct flights from London to Milano Linate Airport (LIN) operate from here.
British Airways is a leading airline that operates direct flights from London to Milano Linate Airport taking off from LHR.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially save money on your flight from London to LIN. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Take a pause at one of these airports:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Brussels Airport (BRU)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
The distance from central London to LHR is approximately 31 kilometres. Check out Google Maps for the fastest way to get there, whether that's in your own car or with public transport.
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London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Looking for other options for a direct flight from London to Milano Linate Airport (LIN)? Check out the fares leaving from London Gatwick Airport (LGW).
When departing from LGW, you'll have a choice of airlines that operate direct flights from London to LIN. Reach cruising altitude with one of these carriers:
Get the most out of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from London to Milano Linate Airport. Visit family or friends or cross another city off your list. Whatever your plans, here's where you can stop between London Gatwick Airport and LIN:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Brussels Airport (BRU)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
With public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in around 1 hour and 26 minutes. The terminal is roughly 80 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 1 hour and 19 minutes.
It's your holiday, so why not extend it with an extra night away from home? Consider staying at one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport the day before your flight from London to LIN:
About Milano Linate Airport (LIN)
Consider booking a hotel near LIN if you're taking a late flight from London to Milano Linate Airport. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Milano Linate Airport (LIN) to central Milan
Milano Linate Airport to central Milan is around 28 minutes by car. It's approximately 11 kilometres away. Discover what options are available, such as car rentals, cabs or ride-sharing services.
It takes roughly 47 minutes to get there by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Milano Linate Airport (LIN)
R 636 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Milano Linate Airport. Return flights start from R 1,154. Prices are subject to change based on availability and may vary at the time of booking.
6 months before your departure is the best time to find cheap tickets from London to LIN.
To get the lowest price on your tickets from London to Milano Linate Airport, plan your trip for March (it's when flights are cheapest). Got flexible travel dates? Use the 'Whole month' function to find the most affordable day to fly.
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The best time to fly from London to Milano Linate Airport (LIN)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from London to Milano Linate Airport. July is the busiest month to travel to Milan. If you prefer a more peaceful vibe, go in February.
Think about the kind of weather that'll work with your plans for Milan. July is known as the warmest month. Book your flights from London to LIN during then and you can expect temperatures of between 16ºC and 35ºC.
Visit in January for cooler conditions. Temperatures average between -1ºC and 9ºC. However, this destination delivers on a good time whenever you book your cheap flights from London to Milano Linate Airport.
More about Milan
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One of the best ways to get to know Milan is to explore its most popular attractions. Some highlights include Grande Museo del Duomo di Milano, Milan Cathedral and Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II.
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