{"id":85693,"date":"2025-03-09T01:18:22","date_gmt":"2025-03-08T19:48:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?p=85693"},"modified":"2025-03-09T01:18:27","modified_gmt":"2025-03-08T19:48:27","slug":"klm-moves-all-milan-flights-to-linate-from-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/09\/klm-moves-all-milan-flights-to-linate-from-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"KLM Moves All Milan Flights to Linate from 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

MILAN-<\/strong> Milan\u2019s air traffic landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, with Linate Airport (LIN)<\/a> steadily overshadowing Malpensa (MXP)<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The recent expansion of the M4 metro line has enhanced Linate\u2019s accessibility, further solidifying its status as the preferred choice for travelers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Amid these shifts, KLM (KL)<\/a> has announced its complete withdrawal from Malpensa Airport (MXP), moves its Milan operations to Linate (LIN). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Effective March 30, 2025, all KLM flights to Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS)<\/a> will depart exclusively from Linate, reinforcing the airport\u2019s growing dominance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo: By GerardvdSchaaf – PH-AKA, CC BY 2.0, https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/w\/index.php?curid=26115533<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

KLM Moves from Malpensa to Linate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Dutch carrier, KLM\u2019s decision to exit Malpensa aligns with broader trends in Milan\u2019s aviation sector. Linate\u2019s increasing connectivity and passenger preference have contributed to this strategic shift. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although Malpensa offers a direct train link to Cadorna and Centrale stations, many travelers find Linate\u2019s urban proximity and metro access more convenient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

KLM will operate five daily flights from Linate to Amsterdam Schiphol at the following times:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Departure Time<\/th>Route<\/th>Airport<\/th>Destination<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
06:40<\/td>Linate to Amsterdam<\/td>Linate (LIN)<\/td>Schiphol (AMS)<\/td><\/tr>
11:00<\/td>Linate to Amsterdam<\/td>Linate (LIN)<\/td>Schiphol (AMS)<\/td><\/tr>
13:00<\/td>Linate to Amsterdam<\/td>Linate (LIN)<\/td>Schiphol (AMS)<\/td><\/tr>
16:50<\/td>Linate to Amsterdam<\/td>Linate (LIN)<\/td>Schiphol (AMS)<\/td><\/tr>
19:40<\/td>Linate to Amsterdam<\/td>Linate (LIN)<\/td>Schiphol (AMS)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

This restructuring allows KLM to streamline its operations while maximizing efficiency at a single Milan airport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo: Lufthansa<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

ITA Airways-Lufthansa Merger <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

KLM\u2019s move is also tied to the competitive restructuring triggered by the ITA Airways (AZ) -Lufthansa (LH)<\/a> merger. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Under European Competition Commission directives, ITA and Lufthansa were required to release 15 slots at Linate to foster competition. The beneficiaries of these slots include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n