Flying to LIMB, which I definitely suggest, you can also request to radar to break clouds at Linate LIML flying the ILS or RNP approach, then break off to the left (obviously canceling IFR) and follow the route through the 2 points W2 and W1 to exit their CTR, and direct LIMB. This last VFR part can be flown at 2000 ft or lower, which usually works in that area unless you go on a bad day.
LIML is usually much more accommodating for an IFR approach than Malpensa LIMC.
For Linate, I heard that handling with Sky Services is the cheapest. Never tried myself nor checked, so it’s to be confirmed, but someone told me about 50 EUR handling fee which, compared to expectations at that airport, feels very decent.
+1 for LIMB. No instrument approach but if coming IFR ATC will take you down to 2000 feet. Departures can sometimes be hard if trying to pick up an IFR clearance in the air, I’m usually half way to the Alps before they let me climb, which in the summer results in a challenging profile.
Bresso (LIMB) is very good if the weather is nice.
Inexpensive, they have Jet A1.
Don’t forget the form on their website for PPR
Romain
BGY International Services
Ask them at rit.ops(at)bgyis.it – I’ve always used them and they’ve always been the cheapest. Last time my handling there was €120, January 2022.
The other option is Milano Bresso LIMB.
Around fifteen years ago I was based at Linate, parking was under 5€, and some nominal charges for landing, less than 10€! A Ruritarian collection of different uniforms received you (Carabinieri, Guarda di Finanza, Polizia di Milano, a few other recondite services) and I swear there were summer and winter uniforms. Il bel paese, wonderful country and still have fond memories of my time there.
A few years ago visited Linate in some more glamorous equipment, and I don’t think there was change from €1k
I did some asking around for quotes for a DA42 for one night parking at the Milan airports, just to make others aware. Handling charges are $$$$$. From previous reports there may be a (relatively) reasonable option at LIME but LIMC/LIML are certainly very expensive and LIME isn’t going to be cheap either.
LIMC
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Sky 387
Universal 440
Argos didn’t ask
LIML
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Universal 490
Argos 441
LIME
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GA/ BGY executive handling 325
BGY international services didn’t ask
BGY charged €120 for handling and terminal usage (90+30) and this is with 20% of discount. On top of this is landing fee €31, so €150 in total. With other handler it’s still €70 cheaper but unfortunately they are on vacation until January 10th.
unfortunately it seems that G.A.S.BE.2000 doesn’t offer handling services anymore.
I got this wrong – they don’t work until January 10th, everything is normal after vacation.
boscomantico wrote:
Kindly let us know the real total after you have paid.
Still negotiating 
greg_mp wrote:
I have been to Bresso LIMB last year just for visiting family in a TB10, and landing fee was about 12e you pay directly in the tower.
Flying to that area in this time of the year definitely requires instrument approach capability and besides that flying from Croatia requires border police control. I’ll file LIPO as alternate although the weather conditions are pretty similar yet better than at Linate LIML.
I have been to Bresso LIMB last year just for visiting family in a TB10, and landing fee was about 12e you pay directly in the tower. I was just a bit annoyed by the very high grass beside TW. You just need to ensure there is a place for you in the apron in case you stay. The only challenge is cruising low altitude and trees in final 18, it may deserve a more displaced threshold.
