Milano Linate Airport Map (Most Up-To-Date)
Milano Linate’s terminal is a compact, stacked rectangle with functions split by level: Arrivals and baggage claim on Level 0, Departures processing (check-in and security) on Level 1, and limited extra services on Level 2. Most “long” transfers here aren’t long walks—they’re level changes plus re-screening. Within Milan’s city-airport hub, think in nodes: Arrivals exit → central vertical core → Departures hall → security → gates (and passport control if needed).
Map Table
| Terminal | Key Airlines | Primary Function | Transfer Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single terminal, Levels 0–2 | ITA Airways, easyJet, SAS | Point-to-point, Schengen-heavy | Landside reset, re-clear security, passport control for non-Schengen |
Milano Linate Airport Terminal Map Strategy
- Treat self-transfer as a forced landside loop: Arrivals exit (Level 0) → vertical connection → Departures (Level 1) → security again → passport control (if non-Schengen) → gates/bus gates/lounges.
- Lock onto the central vertical core immediately after Customs/Arrivals exit; the correct move is up to Level 1, not out to curbside. Budget ~150–250 m of walking for Arrivals-to-security, then spend your buffer on processing time, not distance.
- For non-Schengen departures, commit early to the passport-control branch after security; it’s the main routing mistake under time pressure and the biggest time-variable in the building.
- Assume bus-gate friction as “extra time,” not extra meters: descending to ground-level holding areas plus earlier bus-boarding cutoffs can add a meaningful penalty versus jet-bridge gates, even when the map looks short.
2026 Milano Linate Airport Map + Printable PDF
Current terminal operations still reflect the “two-tier” design: Level 0 for Arrivals/baggage and Level 1 for check-in/security, with passenger flow optimized for departures. Security throughput is helped by modern CT-style screening (less unpacking), but self-transfers remain defined by the forced landside loop and the variability of queues—especially if your onward flight requires passport control.
Milano Linate Airport Level 0 Map 2026
Milano Linate Airport Level 1 Map 2026
Milano Linate Airport Level 2 Map 2026
2026 Milano Linate Airport Map Guide
What is the exact walking route (and distance) from Arrivals exit to the Departures security checkpoint for a self-transfer at Milano Linate?
Walking runs about 150–250 meters from the Arrivals exit to the Departures security checkpoint, but the critical requirement is a one-level climb back to Level 1 before you can re-enter security. From the Customs/Arrivals sliding doors on Level 0, stay inside the terminal and follow “Partenze/Departures” toward the central public atrium, where the main escalators and lifts connect Levels 0 and 1.
| Segment | Landmark anchor | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Arrivals exit → vertical core | Arrivals hall, central atrium signage for “Partenze” | ~50–80 m |
| Up to Departures level | main escalators/lifts | 1 level |
| Top of escalator/lift → security entrance | check-in hall edge, security queue frontage | ~50–100 m |
Where are the fastest vertical connections (stairs/escalator/lift) from the arrivals level to the departures level, and what is the shortest path to them?
The fastest vertical connections are the main escalators in the central landside atrium just beyond the Arrivals exit, because they have continuous flow and usually lower wait time than lifts. From the Customs/Arrivals sliding doors on Level 0, stay inside the building and walk toward the terminal’s center following “Partenze/Departures” signs; the escalator bank is the primary visual connector between levels.
- Main escalators in the central public atrium, closest to the “Partenze/Departures” sign cluster from Arrivals
- Large passenger lifts adjacent to the same escalator bank, best for baggage carts or reduced mobility
- Stairs near the same core, usable when escalators are congested but less practical with heavy luggage
Where exactly is Schengen exit passport control located relative to the main Schengen concourse, and what is the walking distance to it?
Passport control for non-Schengen departures sits airside on Level 1 as a branch off the main post-security Schengen flow, acting as the hard border between the “A” concourse and the “B” non-Schengen departure route. From the security exit, you walk through the duty-free/commercial corridor and reach the passport-control entry before the non-Schengen lounge/flow continues.
| Point-to-point | Landmark anchor | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Security exit → passport control entry | duty-free corridor after security | ~135–150 m |
| Main Schengen concourse center → passport control entry | edge of Schengen lounge before the border split | ~100–150 m |
What is the walking distance from baggage reclaim to the primary check-in / bag-drop area used for re-checking on a self-transfer?
Walking is about 200 meters from baggage reclaim to the main check-in/bag-drop hall, with the non-negotiable step being a climb from Level 0 up to Level 1. From the baggage reclaim area on the ground floor, exit into the Arrivals public hall, follow “Partenze/Departures” toward the central atrium, go up one level via the main escalators/lifts, then continue along the Departures check-in hall to your airline’s counters.
| Segment | Landmark anchor | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Baggage reclaim → Arrivals hall | carousel exits toward Customs/Arrivals doors | short internal walk |
| Arrivals hall → vertical core | “Partenze/Departures” signage in central atrium | ~50–100 m |
| Up to check-in level | main escalators/lifts | 1 level |
| Top of escalator/lift → check-in counters | check-in hall frontage | up to ~200 m max (counter-dependent) |
What is the walking distance between the Schengen gates area and the non-Schengen/international departure flow (the point where passport control begins)?
Walking is roughly 100–150 meters from the main Schengen departure lounge to the point where passport control begins, and it stays on Level 1 the entire way. The transition happens after security in the post-screening retail corridor, where the flow splits toward Schengen “A” gates versus the non-Schengen “B” route.
| Start → end | Landmark anchor | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Schengen lounge center → passport control entry | edge of the duty-free/commercial corridor where signage shifts to “B” departures | ~100–150 m |
| Security exit → passport control entry | duty-free corridor immediately after security | ~135–150 m |
From post-security, what is the walking time to the farthest gates (end-of-pier worst case), using the terminal map’s actual geometry?
Walking takes about 10–15 minutes in the worst case to reach the farthest remote-stand flows, because the “farthest” path usually includes a vertical descent to bus-gate holding areas and, for non-Schengen, the passport-control step. From the security exit on Level 1, the shortest paths stay on Level 1 for jet-bridge gates, while bus gates require you to find the down-escalators/lifts marked for A1–A16 or complete the passport-control branch for B gates.
| Destination type | Landmark anchor | Walk time (post-security) |
|---|---|---|
| Jet-bridge gates A17–A21 | straight through duty-free to gate frontage | ~3–5 min |
| Schengen bus gates A1–A16 | follow signs for A1–A16, descend to Level 0 holding area | ~5–8 min |
| Non-Schengen flow to B gates | walk to passport control branch, then continue toward B departure holding areas | ~10–15 min (queue-dependent) |
Where is the bus-gate / remote-stand boarding area located relative to the main departure lounge, and how much extra walking does it add versus a jet-bridge gate?
The bus-gate boarding areas sit on Level 0 below the main post-security departure lounge on Level 1, so the “extra” is primarily a required descent plus a longer in-terminal approach to the holding pens. From the Level 1 departure lounge, follow signage for Gates A1–A16 (and for non-Schengen, proceed via passport control first), then take the down escalators/lifts to the ground-floor bus-gate holding area where apron buses load.
| Comparison | Landmark anchor | Added walking vs jet bridge |
|---|---|---|
| Jet-bridge gates A17–A21 | Level 1, near security/duty-free | baseline |
| Schengen bus gates A1–A16 | descend from Level 1 lounge to Level 0 holding pens | ~+2–4 min walking |
| Non-Schengen bus gates B24–B28 | passport control branch on Level 1, then typically down to Level 0 boarding | ~+5–8 min walking (plus queues) |
Where is the Leonardo Lounge (near Gate 17) located on the map (including the exact lift/escalator access point), and what is the walk time from security?
The Leonardo Lounge is airside on Level 1 beside the jet-bridge gates cluster around Gate 17/18, reached directly from the main post-security flow after the duty-free corridor. From the security exit, follow the Level 1 departure lounge stream toward Gates A17–A21; the lounge entrance is adjacent to the Gate 17/18 area, with a nearby lift/escalator/stair access point in that same Gate 17–18 node rather than down by the bus-gate level.
- Location node: Level 1 airside, next to Gates 17/18 in the A17–A21 jet-bridge zone
- Access point: use the Gate 17–18 cluster circulation (look for the lift/escalator/stair adjacent to the lounge-frontage area)
- Walk time from security: under ~5 minutes, mostly straight through the immediate post-security retail corridor toward A17–A21
