SEA, the operator of Milan’s airports, expects a combined 725,000 passengers to pass through Linate and Malpensa between 2 and 7 April—down from last year’s 850,000 but still signalling robust demand given global uncertainty. The forecast, released on 3 April, points to a two-day peak of half a million travellers at Malpensa and 225,000 at Linate. Nearby Bergamo-Orio al Serio is projecting a further 330,000 passengers. Road congestion is already building on the A1, A4 and A7 motorways feeding the region, with tailbacks reported at the Melegnano tollgate. Mobility coordinators should advise employees to allow extra transfer time to catch flights, especially with fuel-rationing measures potentially slowing turnaround times at certain Italian airports.
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Although the passenger tally is lower than Easter 2025, SEA attributes the drop to macro-economic headwinds and the war-driven spike in fuel costs rather than to any operational constraint. The company is maintaining its investment schedule in biometric e-gates and a new satellite at Malpensa, due to open by summer. Corporate travellers using Linate’s city-centre convenience should note that the popular shuttle bus to Milano Centrale will run a 24-hour holiday timetable, while those connecting at Malpensa can expect queues at passport control as staff trial the EU Entry/Exit System kiosks ahead of full rollout.
For travellers who still need to confirm visa requirements—particularly those juggling non-Schengen connections—VisaHQ offers an efficient, online solution that can eliminate last-minute paperwork headaches. Its dedicated Italy portal (https://www.visahq.com/italy/) lets individuals and corporate mobility teams check entry rules, submit visa applications and track approvals in real time, helping ensure smoother passage through busy holiday terminals.
Although the passenger tally is lower than Easter 2025, SEA attributes the drop to macro-economic headwinds and the war-driven spike in fuel costs rather than to any operational constraint. The company is maintaining its investment schedule in biometric e-gates and a new satellite at Malpensa, due to open by summer. Corporate travellers using Linate’s city-centre convenience should note that the popular shuttle bus to Milano Centrale will run a 24-hour holiday timetable, while those connecting at Malpensa can expect queues at passport control as staff trial the EU Entry/Exit System kiosks ahead of full rollout.
