My Frustrating Airport Code Hunt
So, I was planning this trip to Milan, Italy. Super excited, right? Got my flights vaguely sorted in my head, wanted to double-check the exact airport codes before booking. Easy peasy, I thought. Famous last words.
I remembered Milan had at least two big airports. But remembering the actual codes? Forget about it. I definitely knew one was MXP. That stuck because it’s Malpensa, the bigger one. But the other one… LIN? Linate? Or BGY? Bergamo? Which was which? Utterly confused me.
First instinct? Check my old flight ticket! Found an email confirmation from ages ago flying into Milan. Scrolled down, squinted at the fine print… yep, arrival airport: LIN. Success! LIN = Linate Airport. Phew. That felt quick.
But wait, was BGY still relevant? Wanted to be sure I wasn’t missing another one. Took a second approach: just Googled it like any normal lost traveler would. Literally typed: “Milan airports code”. Boom! Instantly got results:
- LIN: Milan Linate Airport (closest to city center)
- MXP: Milan Malpensa Airport (the big international hub further out)
- BGY: Milan Bergamo Airport (actually in Bergamo, popular budget airline spot)
Clear as day now. LIN is definitely Linate.
Felt like double-checking, though. Pulled up one of those airport code finder tools online. They usually ask for the city name or airport name. So I typed in “Milan”. Bam. Up popped all three options again: LIN, MXP, BGY. Scrolled down, clicked on LIN – confirmed it shows Milan Linate. Tried typing “Linate” itself next. Scrolled through the suggestions or results, sure enough, the code displayed alongside was LIN. Solid. Proof confirmed.
Wrote it down big and bold in my trip notes: LIN for Linate. Booked my flight perfectly to the right airport this time. No confusion at checkout, no frantic last-minute checks. Felt so much better knowing I wasn’t accidentally flying into Bergamo miles away!
How YOU Can Easily Find It
Based on wrestling with this myself, here’s the simple route that worked:
- Check Your Existing Stuff: Got an old booking email, itinerary, boarding pass? Look there first. Quick win.
- Just Google “Milan Airports Code”: Seriously, it’s that straightforward. Top results spell them all out clearly.
- Use Any Airport Code Lookup Tool: Type “Milan” or “Linate” into the search bar. LIN pops right up every time.
- Write It Down or Save It: Once you know LIN is Linate, don’t rely on memory. Stick it in your trip notes or phone.
Honestly, the biggest trick? Just remember Milan has three major airports, and LIN specifically belongs to Linate. Boom. Solved.
