Milan Linate Airport Lounges
Linate Airport · Milan, Italy
Milan Linate (LIN) is a compact single-terminal airport with five lounges, so your route in matters more than the building. ITA Airways runs its remodelled Runway Lounge here, and contract lounges cover the rest — DragonPass and Priority Pass open the Leonardo Exclusive and Piranesi lounges, while SkyTeam and oneworld status reach Sala Leonardo and the British Airways Lounge.
Content updated June 24, 2026
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This guide is compiled from airline, alliance and lounge-operator sources plus published access rules from Priority Pass and DragonPass — we haven't independently visited every Linate Airport lounge yet. Nothing here is a paid placement, and the guide is updated as lounges open, close, renovate or change access policies. Read more about how we verify lounge data.
Last updated June 24, 2026
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ITA Airways Runway Lounge
The ITA Airways Runway Lounge is Linate's flagship branded space — rebuilt from the ground up in May 2025 across 482 square metres, with panoramic runway views and a standout fake-fuselage feature. It's the most distinctive lounge at LIN and the natural choice if you can get in.
Leonardo Exclusive Lounge
The Leonardo Exclusive Lounge is the most flexible way in at Linate — it sits airside after security and takes both DragonPass and Priority Pass, with a hot and cold buffet, a bar and a business corner. A reliable all-rounder for most departures.
Piranesi Classic Lounge
The Piranesi Classic Lounge is Linate's landside option on DragonPass — useful if you arrive early and want to settle before the checkpoint, with classic Italian styling, a hot buffet and a calm, low-noise atmosphere.
Sala Leonardo Lounge
Sala Leonardo is Linate's SkyTeam-aligned contract lounge, a serene space with soft lighting and aviation-themed touches. A solid pick for SkyTeam Elite Plus passengers who don't have an airline lounge of their own at LIN.
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The ITA Airways Runway Lounge is the flagship lounge at Milan Linate, the rebuilt successor to the former Casa Alitalia and Piazza Della Scala lounge. Reopened in May 2025 across 482 square…
The Leonardo Exclusive Lounge sits airside in Milan Linate's main terminal and is the most flexible way into a lounge here: it takes both DragonPass and Priority Pass and also sells a…
The Piranesi Classic Lounge is Milan Linate's landside option, sitting before the security checkpoint. It takes DragonPass and also sells a walk-in day pass, making it a handy spot to…
The British Airways Lounge at Milan Linate is the oneworld lounge in the main departures area, serving eligible oneworld Emerald and Sapphire passengers and BA premium-cabin travellers.…
Sala Leonardo is Milan Linate's SkyTeam-aligned contract lounge, welcoming SkyTeam Elite Plus passengers flying out of LIN. It's a serene, low-noise space with contemporary decor, soft…
Linate Airport lounges by terminal.
Main Terminal
Linate is a single-terminal airport, so all five lounges sit in the one passenger building — what changes is whether they're before or after security and how you get in. ITA Airways runs its own Runway Lounge, the Leonardo Exclusive and Piranesi lounges are contract lounges on DragonPass and Priority Pass, and Sala Leonardo and the British Airways Lounge serve alliance passengers. Most sit airside after security; the Piranesi Classic Lounge is landside, before the checkpoint.
- —Single terminal — all five lounges in one building
- —DragonPass and Priority Pass open the Leonardo Exclusive Lounge (airside)
- —The Piranesi Classic Lounge is landside, before security
- —ITA Airways, SkyTeam and oneworld passengers have airline-aligned options
How to get into lounges at LIN.
Linate is a contract-lounge airport with one airline lounge in the mix. DragonPass opens the most doors — it covers both the airside Leonardo Exclusive Lounge and the landside Piranesi Classic Lounge — while Priority Pass adds the Leonardo Exclusive. SkyTeam and oneworld status reach Sala Leonardo and the British Airways Lounge, ITA Airways runs its own Runway Lounge, and a couple of the contract lounges also sell a walk-in day pass. Check whether your lounge is before or after security before you go through.
DragonPass
DragonPass is the most useful membership at Linate. It opens the airside Leonardo Exclusive Lounge and the landside Piranesi Classic Lounge, covering both sides of security in a single terminal.
DragonPassPriority Pass
Priority Pass is accepted at the Leonardo Exclusive Lounge airside in the main terminal. Coverage is narrower than DragonPass here, so confirm your specific lounge before you travel.
Priority PassAirline & alliance lounges
SkyTeam Elite Plus passengers use Sala Leonardo, and eligible oneworld Emerald and Sapphire travellers use the British Airways Lounge. ITA Airways runs its own Runway Lounge for its premium and status passengers. Access follows your ticket and frequent-flyer tier.
SkyTeam
oneworldITA AirwaysWalk-in day pass
The Leonardo Exclusive and Piranesi Classic lounges sell a walk-in day pass, so you can pay per visit without a membership or status. Booking online ahead of time is usually cheaper than paying at the door.
Business class ticket
A premium-cabin ticket on ITA Airways, British Airways or another oneworld or SkyTeam partner gets you into that airline's aligned Linate lounge directly — the simplest route if you're flying business out of LIN.
British AirwaysKnow before you go.
Lead with DragonPass
- —DragonPass covers more Linate lounges than Priority Pass — it opens both the airside Leonardo Exclusive and the landside Piranesi Classic.
- —Several Linate lounges are independent contract lounges rather than airline-branded, so the membership you carry matters more than your airline.
- —If you only hold Priority Pass, head for the Leonardo Exclusive Lounge airside.
Before or after security
- —Linate is a single terminal, but lounges sit on both sides of the checkpoint — the Piranesi Classic Lounge is landside, the rest are airside.
- —Use the landside Piranesi Classic Lounge if you arrive early and want to settle before clearing security.
- —Once you're airside, the Leonardo Exclusive Lounge and the ITA and alliance lounges are the options.
Timing & crowds
- —Linate is busiest at the early-morning business-travel peak — arrive early if you want a seat.
- —The contract lounges can fill at peak; pre-booking a day pass is the safest way to guarantee entry.
- —Mid-morning and early afternoon are usually the calmer windows between departure banks.
Making the most of access
- —If you're flying ITA Airways in a premium cabin or with status, the rebuilt Runway Lounge is the most distinctive space at LIN.
- —SkyTeam Elite Plus passengers without an airline lounge of their own can use Sala Leonardo.
- —Booking a walk-in day pass online ahead of time is usually cheaper than paying on arrival.
Frequently asked, frequently answered.
We track five lounges at Milan Linate (LIN). It's a single-terminal airport, so all five sit in the one passenger building: the ITA Airways Runway Lounge, the Leonardo Exclusive Lounge, the Piranesi Classic Lounge, Sala Leonardo and the British Airways Lounge.
Yes. Priority Pass is accepted at the Leonardo Exclusive Lounge, which sits airside after security in the main terminal. DragonPass covers a wider set at Linate, opening both the Leonardo Exclusive and the landside Piranesi Classic Lounge.
Yes. DragonPass is the most useful membership at Linate — it opens the airside Leonardo Exclusive Lounge and the landside Piranesi Classic Lounge, so it covers both sides of security in the single terminal.
Yes. The Leonardo Exclusive Lounge and the Piranesi Classic Lounge sell a walk-in day pass, so you can pay per visit without Priority Pass, DragonPass or airline status. Booking online ahead of time is usually cheaper than paying at the door.
Yes. The ITA Airways Runway Lounge — the rebuilt successor to the former Casa Alitalia lounge — reopened in May 2025 across 482 square metres, with panoramic runway views and a distinctive fake-fuselage feature. It's the flagship lounge at LIN.
Yes. The British Airways Lounge at Linate serves eligible oneworld Emerald and Sapphire passengers and BA premium-cabin travellers in the main departures area. It's a calm, practical space with a cold buffet, a bar and Wi-Fi.
The Piranesi Classic Lounge is landside, before the checkpoint — handy if you arrive early. The Leonardo Exclusive Lounge, Sala Leonardo, the British Airways Lounge and the ITA Airways Runway Lounge are airside, after security.
If you're flying ITA Airways, the rebuilt Runway Lounge is the most distinctive option. For the widest access, the Leonardo Exclusive Lounge takes both DragonPass and Priority Pass and sits airside, making it the most flexible way in for most travellers.