Linate is mainly served by daytime flights, but delays happen. Here is what to expect if you arrive late.
What stops running and when
| Service | Last departure from Linate |
|---|---|
| Metro M4 | 00:26 (weekdays, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays) |
| Linate–Centrale shuttle bus | 22:30 |
| Pre-booked transfer | Available by advance booking |
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
If your flight lands before midnight, you may still catch the last M4, but allow time to clear the terminal. After that, overnight NM4 buses replace the trains between Linate and San Cristoforo, so you are limited to those, a taxi or a pre-booked transfer.
Taxis at night
There is no flat rate into central Milan at any hour. At night the meter simply starts higher — EUR 7.90 between 9 PM and 6 AM instead of EUR 4.10 on a weekday — and any trip leaving Linate has a EUR 16.00 minimum. The only fixed fares from Linate are to Fiera Milano (Rho) at EUR 68 and to Malpensa airport at EUR 128; those include any night or holiday supplement.
Why a pre-booked transfer works best at night
With a pre-booked transfer, a driver is arranged for your landing time; give the provider your flight number. The price is quoted at booking (see the live From price on this page). The fare is quoted at booking rather than metered; ask whether a night supplement applies.
If your flight is delayed, ask whether flight tracking is included in your booking.
Sources (checked 2026-10-17)
- M4 last train from Linate 00:26, all days (timetable valid from 15/03/2026): https://orari.atm.it/M4_341.pdf
- NM4 night buses replace M4 trains between Linate and San Cristoforo: https://www.atm.it/en/ViaggiaConNoi/InfoTraffico/Pages/M4passengerserviceinformation2.aspx
- Linate-Milano Centrale shuttle bus EUR 5 one way / EUR 10 return, about 25 minutes, Linate departures 08:30-22:30: https://autostradale.it/i-nostri-servizi/transfer-aeroportuali/milano-stazione-centrale-milano-linate/
- Night start fare EUR 7.90 vs EUR 4.10, EUR 16.00 minimum from Linate, fixed fares include night and holiday supplements: 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
When a private transfer from LIN is the right choice
- Landing after the last train or bus: the driver is booked to your flight number and tracks the real arrival time, so a delay does not cancel the pickup.
- Arrivals after midnight: no searching for a rank or a night surcharge; the price you booked is the price you pay.
- 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.
LIN → Milan City Center from €117Fixed price, flight tracked, free cancellation up to 24 h before pickup.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Metro M4 run after midnight from Linate?
The last M4 train departs Linate at 00:26 (ATM). After that, NM4 buses replace the trains overnight, and taxis and pre-booked transfers are also available.
Do taxi fares from Linate change at night?
There is no flat rate from Linate into central Milan, day or night — the fare is always metered. What changes at night is the starting fare: EUR 7.90 between 9 PM and 6 AM, against EUR 4.10 on a weekday daytime.
Are there hotels near Linate Airport?
We have no confirmed information on hotels immediately around Linate; check hotel options in central Milan.
Can I sleep in Linate Airport overnight?
Check the airport's current opening hours. Overnight NM4 buses, taxis and pre-booked transfers can take you into the city.