Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Milano Linate Airport (LIN): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Milano Linate Airport is 2 hours.
Milan is one hour ahead of London and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Flights from LHR to LIN start from 07:00 — the first with British Airways. The last service of the day is at 18:45 with British Airways. Overall, there are 36 weekly London Heathrow Airport to Milano Linate Airport flights.
Your LHR to LIN flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
Getting to Milan (and then discovering more of Italy!) is a cinch with British Airways. This popular carrier offers direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Milano Linate Airport.
British Airways is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
The most punctual carrier offering LHR to LIN flights is British Airways. Its services arrive as planned 65.8% of the time.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Milano Linate Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between LHR and LIN include:
Brussels Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Milano Linate Airport (LIN)
58 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Milano Linate Airport flight. Return flights start at 99 €. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
Get cheap tickets from LHR to LIN by booking at least four months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
Schedule your trip for March. That's the cheapest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Milano Linate Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from LHR to LIN.
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Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
When it comes to London Heathrow Airport's on-time performance, 68.18% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To reach London Heathrow Airport from central London, it takes about 55 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 31 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 1 hour.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near LHR. Whether you're catching an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Milano Linate Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Milano Linate Airport (LIN)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a London Heathrow Airport to Milano Linate Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near LIN instead:
Explore without limits with a Milano Linate Airport rental car. Book your wheels from RentSmart24, Drivalia or Noleggiare and experience more of Milan and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Milano Linate Airport around four weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Milano Linate Airport (LIN) to central Milan
Milano Linate Airport is approximately 11 kilometres from the centre of Milan. Driving there takes about 30 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 45 minutes.
When to fly to Milano Linate Airport (LIN)
The quietest month for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Milano Linate Airport is January, while July is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Milan based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
When booking your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Milano Linate Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Milan, with the temperature ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from LHR to LIN in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
Explore more of Italy
Milan has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Italy waiting to be discovered. Around 483 kilometres south-east of Milan, a trip to Rome will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like Colosseum, World’s smallest country Vatican City tour - City of Rome Capital, Italy (Self-Guided free walking tour) by FreeGuides.com and Trevi Fountain.
Around 129 kilometres west of Milan, Turin is another favourite stop in Italy. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Galleria Sabauda (Palazzo Reale), Egyptian Museum and Royal Palace of Turin.