Linate is close to central Milan, so public transport is cheap and the metered taxi is the main variable cost.
Price breakdown by destination
| Destination | Pre-booked transfer | Taxi | Metro M4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duomo / Centre | Fixed, quoted at booking | Metered, EUR 16.00 minimum | EUR 2.20 |
| Milano Centrale | Fixed, quoted at booking | Metered, EUR 16.00 minimum | EUR 2.20 |
| Navigli | Fixed, quoted at booking | Metered, EUR 16.00 minimum | EUR 2.20 |
| Fiera Milano Rho | Fixed, quoted at booking | EUR 68 (official fixed fare) | EUR 2.20 |
Fixed-price private transfer
LIN Milan City Center
From€117for 2 passengers
4 passengers: €128 per vehicle, about €32 per person
- Fixed price, no meter
- Flight tracked
- 60 min free waiting
- Driver meets you at arrivals
- Free cancellation up to 24 h before pickup
Other destinations
All transfer and taxi prices are per vehicle. Metro and bus fares are per person.
Milan taxi fares explained
There is a widespread belief that Linate has a flat taxi fare into central Milan. It does not. The Comune di Milano publishes fixed fares for a short list of named routes, and from Linate the list is just two entries:
- Linate – Fiera Milano (Rho): EUR 68
- Linate – Malpensa airport: EUR 128
Everything else, the city centre included, runs on the meter:
- EUR 4.10 to start on weekdays, 6 AM to 9 PM
- EUR 6.60 to start on Sundays and public holidays, 6 AM to 9 PM
- EUR 7.90 to start at night, 9 PM to 6 AM
- EUR 1.32 per km, rising to EUR 1.98 per km once the meter passes EUR 17.35
- EUR 34.48 per hour of waiting time
- EUR 16.00 minimum fare on any trip leaving Linate
Those are the Comune di Milano's published rates as of July 2024 and they are revised periodically — check the current tariffario before you travel. Milan's tariff also states plainly that you pay only what the meter shows, apart from motorway tolls, so a per-bag luggage supplement is not something you owe. The final figure depends on route, traffic and time of day, so no single price applies to a metered ride; whatever the meter shows, you pay at least EUR 16.00 from Linate.
When the metro is the best deal
At EUR 2.20, the Metro M4 is the lowest-priced way into the city. An ordinary ticket (zones Mi1–Mi3) is valid for 90 minutes from first validation and covers the metro, buses and trams, so connecting to other lines within that window costs nothing extra. ATM gives about 12 minutes from the centre to Linate on the M4, and children up to 14 travel free.
The last M4 train leaves Linate at 00:26; overnight, NM4 buses replace the trains.
When a transfer makes financial sense
A pre-booked transfer costs more than a taxi, but the value shows up when you factor in convenience. The price is fixed at booking, and pickup is arranged in advance. For groups of 3–4, a transfer split between passengers is very reasonable; its fixed price is quoted at booking (see the live From price on this page).
Sources (checked 2026-10-17)
- Taxi start fares, per-km rate, waiting rate, EUR 16.00 minimum from Linate, fixed fares (Linate-Fiera Rho EUR 68, Linate-Malpensa EUR 128), meter-only payment apart from tolls: https://www.comune.milano.it/documents/20118/68224/Tariffario+Taxi+(agg.+luglio+2024).pdf/a0372f46-b96d-11f6-3e03-9420e4f0cfd7?version=1.0&t=1746021632929&download=true
- Ordinary urban ticket Mi1-Mi3 EUR 2.20 valid 90 minutes, children up to 14 travel free (ATM tariff January 2026): https://www.atm.it/it/ViaggiaConNoi/Documents/TARIFFE%20ATM.pdf
- M4 timetable from Linate (valid from 15/03/2026): first train 05:40, last train 00:26, weekday frequency: https://orari.atm.it/M4_341.pdf
- M4 about 12 minutes from the centre to the airport, lifts at all stations, interchanges (San Babila M1, Sforza Policlinico M3, Sant'Ambrogio M2), NM4 night buses: https://www.atm.it/en/ViaggiaConNoi/InfoTraffico/Pages/M4passengerserviceinformation2.aspx
When a private transfer from LIN is the right choice
- Three or more people: a 4-seat car to Milan City Center is from €128, about €32 per person, usually level with or below separate public-transport tickets once you count the walk, the wait and the last mile with bags.
- Going to a specific address rather than the main station: the car goes to the door, so the public-transport fare is not the whole cost of the trip.
- Arriving tired or late: the driver waits at arrivals with your name, included for 60 minutes after landing.
LIN → Milan City Center from €117Fixed price, flight tracked, free cancellation up to 24 h before pickup.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cheapest way from Linate to central Milan?
Metro M4 at EUR 2.20 per person. The metro is faster.
Is there a taxi flat rate from Linate?
There is no EUR 25 flat rate — it does not exist in Milan's tariff. Fares into the centre are metered, starting at EUR 4.10 on a weekday daytime, EUR 6.60 on Sundays and holidays and EUR 7.90 at night, with a EUR 16.00 minimum from Linate.
Are there any hidden charges in Milan taxis?
Milan's tariff is explicit that you pay only the amount shown on the meter, apart from motorway tolls — so there is no legitimate per-bag luggage surcharge. What does change is the starting fare: EUR 4.10 on a weekday daytime, EUR 6.60 on Sundays and holidays, EUR 7.90 at night. Always confirm the total before departing.
How much is a transfer from Linate for a group of 4?
A standard sedan transfer is a fixed price quoted at booking; see the live From price on this page. A minivan for extra luggage is also quoted at booking. Split per person, it is very affordable.