ITA Airways Runway Lounge
Milan Linate Airport · Milan
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At a glance
A 482 m² lounge with runway views, a staffed illy coffee and Campari bar, glass work booths and co-working desks. Hot food is served 11:00-14:00 and 19:00-21:30.
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How it worksWho gets in
Check the program, card, flight and guest conditions before relying on entry.
- Business Lounge · LufthansaLufthansa Group business class; Miles & More Frequent Traveller and above
- Star Alliance Gold Lounge Access · Star AllianceStar Alliance Gold when flying Lufthansa Group (per Head for Points, July 2025)
Entry and guest policy
For ITA Airways business/Superior passengers, Volare Premium/Executive members, Lufthansa Group business passengers and eligible Miles & More/Star Alliance Gold members, plus ITA Airways Amex Platinum holders. Guest rights follow each program's rules.
Location & opening hours
Milan Linate Airport · Main Terminal
Schengen area after security: follow the signs through duty free and the boutiques, then up the stairs (lift available). Runway views; non-Schengen gates are directly below.
- Opening hours
- 6 AM – 10 PM daily
- Lounge history
Renovated 2025
Editorial ratings
10 of 15 metrics scored. The score is the average of the rated metrics; unrated areas are not included.
What a 5 means for each metric
- Seating & comfort
- plenty of comfortable seats, easy to find one
- Quiet
- calm enough to work, read, or nap
- Space
- never feels packed, even at peak
- Food
- real meals, fresh and varied
- Drinks & bar
- good pours, real selection, no nickel-and-diming
- Coffee
- barista-made, not a push-button machine
- Power outlets
- an outlet at every seat
- Workspace
- desks, quiet rooms, phone booths
- Staff & service
- attentive, friendly, quick
- Views & light
- tarmac views, natural light
Not yet rated: Wi-Fi, Restrooms, Cleanliness, Exclusivity. How we rate
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Quick answers
Who can get into ITA Airways Runway Lounge?
ITA Airways Runway Lounge lists access through Business Lounge (Lufthansa Group business class; Miles & More Frequent Traveller and above) and Star Alliance Gold Lounge Access (Star Alliance Gold when flying Lufthansa Group (per Head for Points, July 2025)). Entry depends on the program's eligibility rules and lounge availability. For ITA Airways business/Superior passengers, Volare Premium/Executive members, Lufthansa Group business passengers and eligible Miles & More/Star Alliance Gold members, plus ITA Airways Amex Platinum holders. Guest rights follow each program's rules.
What are the opening hours of ITA Airways Runway Lounge?
ITA Airways Runway Lounge is open 6 AM – 10 PM daily.
Where is ITA Airways Runway Lounge?
ITA Airways Runway Lounge is in Main Terminal at Milan Linate Airport (LIN). Schengen area after security: follow the signs through duty free and the boutiques, then up the stairs (lift available). Runway views; non-Schengen gates are directly below.
Does ITA Airways Runway Lounge have showers and a bar?
ITA Airways Runway Lounge has a cocktail bar and seating for about 125. Shower availability is not confirmed by a recorded suite count; check with the operator for availability and charges.
How good is ITA Airways Runway Lounge?
Lounge Frog rates ITA Airways Runway Lounge 4.5 out of 5 overall, the average of 10 editorial metrics such as food, drinks, seating and quiet.
Compare ITA Airways Runway Lounge
Other lounges in Main Terminal
2 more at LIN. Entry eligibility varies by lounge.
Traveller reviews
What people who've been say. One review each; you can update yours.
From the news desk
Coverage
Lounge Frog guides, independent reporting, and primary sources for this lounge.
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- Head for Points
Review: ITA Airways Runway lounge in Milan Linate
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