Private jets to Milan
Linate is Milan's city airport, about 10 minutes by car from the centre, with a dedicated General Aviation Terminal. Malpensa, further out, is the alternative for the largest aircraft.
Milan at a glance
- Arrive at
- Milan Linate (LIN), Milan Malpensa (MXP)
- From London
- About 1h 50m
- London departures
- Farnborough (FAB), London Luton (LTN), Biggin Hill (BQH), London Stansted (STN), London City (LCY), Northolt (NHT)
- Suits
- light jet, midsize, super midsize
London City takes only aircraft and crews approved for its steep approach, and closes overnight and from Saturday lunchtime to Sunday lunchtime; Northolt keeps set civil hours and takes up to 29 passengers. We check your aircraft against both before we quote.
Guide last updated 20 October 2026.
Flying times to Milan
From across the UK, in a light or midsize jet.
- From London
- About 1h 50m
Farnborough, 532 nm - From Manchester
- About 2h 10m
Manchester, 654 nm - From Liverpool
- About 2h 15m
Liverpool John Lennon, 668 nm - From Birmingham
- About 2h 00m
Birmingham, 604 nm - From Edinburgh
- About 2h 35m
Edinburgh, 791 nm - From Glasgow
- About 2h 35m
Glasgow, 812 nm
Approximate times and straight-line distances to Milan Linate (LIN). Actual times depend on the aircraft, airports and winds.
Good to know
- Linate is slot-coordinated and parking must be arranged before departure.
- Linate takes aircraft up to a 48-metre wingspan, which covers almost every business jet.
- September (Monza Grand Prix and Fashion Week) and April (the furniture fair) are the busiest times, so book early.
Aircraft for this trip
These aircraft classes typically suit Milan from London and most of the UK. From further away, or with more passengers and luggage, we may suggest a longer-range jet. We confirm the right one for your group, luggage and dates when we quote.
| Class | Typical aircraft | Passengers | Range | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light jet | Embraer Phenom 300E | 6–8 | 2,000 nm | London to Paris, Geneva or Nice |
| Midsize | Cessna Citation XLS+ | 7–9 | 2,100 nm | The Mediterranean with a stand-up cabin |
| Super midsize | Bombardier Challenger 350 | 8–10 | 3,200 nm | Longer European trips and North Africa |
Flying to Milan: questions
How long is a private flight from London to Milan?
About 1 hour 50 minutes to Linate in a light or midsize jet.
Which Milan airport is best for a private jet?
Usually Linate (LIN), about 10 minutes from the city centre with its own General Aviation Terminal. Malpensa is further out.
How long is a private flight to Milan from elsewhere in the UK?
About 2h 10m from Manchester, 2h 15m from Liverpool, 2h 00m from Birmingham, 2h 35m from Edinburgh, 2h 35m from Glasgow, in a light or midsize jet. Times are approximate and depend on the aircraft, airports and winds.
