Is a 1 hr layover in Milan long enough?

LIN · Linate · Milan, Italy
Probably Enough

Yes, 1 hour is probably enough for a layover at LIN (Milan).

Very comfortable even during peak morning or evening business hours.
Concourses
1
Max Transit
10m
Avg. Security
15m
Primary Hub
ITA Airways
Schengen → Schengen
35min
Schengen → Non-Schengen
45min
Non-Schengen → Schengen
50min
Non-Schengen → Non-Schengen
45min
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Linate is tiny compared to Malpensa, so even a 40-minute connection feels comfortable if both flights are Schengen.
If your itinerary connects to or from a non-Schengen flight (like a UK or Swiss departure), budget extra time for passport control queues.
The airport has a night curfew (roughly 23:30–06:00), so late-evening misconnections can strand you until the morning.
ITA Airways' Rome shuttle passengers benefit from dedicated, fast processing, but this doesn't apply to all connecting itineraries.
Baggage recheck is rarely needed within a single airline's connection, but always confirm if switching between separately ticketed carriers.
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Low risk
Moderate
High risk
Tight connections are safer outside peak hours. Morning rush (6–9a), midday (11a–2p), and evening (4–8p) are highest risk.
Linate has one compact terminal building with all gates reachable on foot in under 10 minutes. Passengers connecting between Schengen and non-Schengen flights pass through a passport control point within the terminal, while Schengen-to-Schengen connections typically require no further checks beyond the shared security screening.
Is 1 hour enough for a layover at Linate (LIN)?

Very comfortable even during peak morning or evening business hours.

What is the minimum connection time at LIN?

Minimum connection times at Linate: Schengen-to-Schengen is 35 minutes, Non-Schengen-to-Non-Schengen is 45 minutes. These are the shortest layovers airlines will sell.

Can I make a 1 hour connection at LIN on an international flight?

1 hour clears the 45-minute international minimum connection time at Linate, but you should still head directly to your gate. Linate has one compact terminal building with all gates reachable on foot in under 10 minutes. Passengers connecting between Schengen and non-Schengen flights pass through a passport control point within the terminal, while Schengen-to-Schengen connections typically require no further checks beyond the shared security screening.

How much time do I need for a layover at LIN?

We recommend at least 45 minutes for a comfortable connection at Linate. This gives you enough buffer for security (typically 15 minutes) and transit between terminals (up to 10 minutes).

What happens if I miss my connection at LIN?

If you miss a connection, head to your airline's ticket desk in the main terminal, as ITA Airways and other carriers maintain small service counters near the check-in area; given Linate's limited schedule density, rebooking options may route you through Malpensa or Rome Fiumicino instead.

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