Italy Airports

Print this Guide Print this Guide  | Email this Guide Email this Guide

Bologna G Marconi Airport (BLQ)

Location: The airport is located four miles (6km) northeast of the city centre.
Time: GMT +1 (GMT +2 between the last Sunday in March and the Saturday before the last Sunday in September).
Contacts: Information desk: +39 051-6479615.
Transfer between terminals: The terminals are within easy walking distance of each other.
Transfer to the city: The Aerobus service (fare €4.50) connects to Bologna's central railway station, which is a few miles from the airport. From the station local buses, trains and taxis are available. There are also bus connections available from the airport to Modena and Siena. Taxis are also available at the airport for transport to the city centre.
Car rental: Car hire companies include Avis, Europcar, Sixt, Autovia, Hertz and Thrifty.
Facilities: Facilities at the airport include bars, restaurants and shops (including duty-free), left-luggage facilities, Internet access and VIP lounges. There are also banks, ATMs and bureaux de change. Disabled facilities are good and wheelchairs can be arranged through the airlines.
Parking: Short- and long-term parking is available.
Departure Tax: None.
Website: www.bologna-airport.it

Milan Linate Airport (LIN)

Location: The airport is situated four miles (7km) from downtown Milan.
Time: GMT +1 (GMT +2 between the last Sunday in March and the Saturday before the last Sunday in September).
Contacts: Tel: +39 02 7485 2200.
Transfer between terminals:
Transfer to the city: Buses leave regularly for the Central Station in Milan and the Piazza San Babila underground station; the journey takes 30 minutes and costs €2. Taxi services are also available; the journey to the centre of Milan costs around €15.
Car rental: Cars can be hired from Avis, Europcar, Hertz, Thrifty and other local representatives.
Facilities: Facilities at the airport include banks and bureaux de change, ATMs, a post office, wireless Internet, and a variety of cafes and restaurants. In addition, as one would expect in Milan, the shopping is excellent.
Parking: Short- and long-term, as well as valet parking, is available.
Departure Tax: None.
Website: www.sea-aeroportimilano.it

Milan Malpensa International Airport (MXP)

Location: The airport is located 28 miles (45km) northwest of Milan.
Time: GMT +1 (GMT +2 from the last Sunday in March to the Saturday before the last Sunday in September).
Contacts: Tel: +39 02 7485 2200.
Transfer between terminals: The two terminals are connected by a free shuttle bus.
Transfer to the city: Buses leave every 60 minutes to Porta Garibaldi Station and Stazione Centrale (the central rail station); the journey takes around an hour, and costs around €5. Trains run every 30 minutes from Terminal 1 to Milano Cardona Station; a ticket costs €9, and the journey takes 50 minutes. Taxis are also available outside Arrivals and cost about €70 to central Milan.
Car rental: Car hire companies include Europcar, Hertz, Maggiore-National, Avis and Sixt.
Facilities: Facilities include a bank, bureau de change, and a wide variety of snack bars and other eateries throughout the airport. In addition, as one would expect in Milan, the shopping is excellent. Other facilities include airline lounges/travel clubs, wireless Internet, left luggage, business services, disabled and first aid facilities, a pharmacy, child facilities, a post office and a tourist information desk.
Parking: Short- and long-term parking, as well as valet parking, is available.
Departure Tax: None.
Website: www.sea-aeroportimilano.it

Naples International Airport (NAP)

Location: The airport is located five miles (8km) north of the city centre.
Time: GMT +1 (GMT +2 between the last Sunday in March and the Saturday before the last Sunday in September).
Contacts: Flight enquiries: +39 081 751 5471.
Transfer between terminals: The terminals are within walking distance of each other.
Transfer to the city: Buses leave regularly for Napoli Centrale railway station and the city centre. Taxis are also available.
Car rental: The following car hire companies are represented in Arrivals: Avis, Europcar, Hertz, Maggiore, Sixt, Thrifty and several local companies.
Facilities: There are ATMs and exchange bureaux in both Arrivals and Departures. Other facilities include VIP lounges, restaurants, bars and cafes, shops, meeting facilities, hotel reservations, fax and telephones.
Parking: Short- and long-term parking is available.
Departure Tax: None.
Website: www.naples-airport.com
Back to Top

Galileo Galilei International Airport (PSA)

Location: The airport is located one mile (2km) northeast of Pisa.
Time: GMT +1 (GMT +2 between the last Sunday in March and the Saturday before the last Sunday in September).
Contacts: Switchboard: +39 050 849 111. Flight Information: 050 500707.
Transfer to the city: A bus service travels regularly to Pisa city centre, and trains go to Pisa Centrale station, from where connections can be made to other cities. Taxis are also available, the average fare within Pisa ranges from €4 to €8. Drivers are required to switch on meters before each journey.
Car rental: Car hire companies include Avis, Sixt, Europcar and Hertz and Thrifty.
Facilities: Facilities include left luggage, business services, disabled and First Aid facilities, banks, a bureaux de change and ATMs, bars, duty-free shops, a post office, restaurants and tourist information.
Parking: Short- and long-term parking is available.
Departure Tax: None.
Website: www.pisa-airport.com
Back to Top

Leonardo da Vinci Airport (FCO)

Location: The airport is 19 miles (30km) southwest of central Rome.
Time: GMT +1 (GMT +2 between the last Sunday in March and the Saturday before the last Sunday in September).
Contacts: Telephone: +39 06 65 951.
Transfer between terminals: A free shuttle service connects the long-term car park and all three terminals.
Transfer to the city: An express train departs every hour for Termini Station in the centre of Rome; the trip takes 30 minutes and the fare is around €10. There is a late night bus service to Tiburtina Station. As of 1 October 2006, a fixed rate of €40 will be charged for taxis. This includes luggage and is for a maximum of 4 people, to all destinations within central Rome. Before you leave, make sure the taxi meter is running and only use authorised taxis (white cars with meters). The journey will take 40 to 60 minutes to central Rome.
Car rental: Car hire companies include Avis, Budget, Europcar and Sixt.
Facilities: Facilities include lounges/travel clubs, left luggage, business services, disabled and First Aid facilities, banks, bureaux de change, ATMs, bars, duty-free shops, restaurants and tourist information.
Parking: Short- and long-term parking is available.
Departure Tax: None.
Website: www.adr.it
Back to Top

Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)

Location: The airport is located 10 miles (16km) northeast of Venice.
Time: GMT +1 (GMT +2 between the last Sunday in March and the Saturday before the last Sunday in September).
Contacts: General information: +39 (0)41 260 6111
Transfer between terminals: A free shuttle service connects the two terminals.
Transfer to the city: A waterboat service and water taxis run from the airport to Venice. Taxis are also available. A bus service runs every 20 minutes to Venice-Mestre railway station.
Car rental: Car hire companies include Avis, Europcar Italia, Hertz and Thrifty.
Facilities: Facilities include lounges/travel clubs, baggage/left luggage, business services, disabled and First Aid facilities, banks, bureaux de change, bars, duty-free shops, a chemist, restaurants and tourist information.
Parking: Long- and short-term parking is available.
Departure Tax: None.
Website: www.veniceairport.it
Back to Top

Giovan Battista Pastine Airport (CIA)

Location: The airport is situated nine miles (15km) south east of Rome.
Time: GMT +1 (GMT +2 between the last Sunday in March and the Saturday before the last Sunday in September).
Contacts: Tel: +39 06 65951.
Transfer to the city: Buses travel between the airport and the Anagnina metro station, as well as to the local train station, from where metros or trains connect to the city centre. Terravision offers a direct service from the airport to Termini central station, as does the less regular Schiaffini service. There is also a bus shuttle service. A taxi park is situated outside arrivals.
Car rental: Several rental companies have offices in the arrivals hall including Avis, Hertz, Europcar, Thrifty and Sixt.
Facilities: A bank, currency exchange office and ATMs are conveniently located in the airport. Shops, duty-free shopping, bars and restaurants are available, and there is also a post office and medical facilities. Facilities for the disabled are good.
Parking: Short and long-term parking is available.
Departure Tax: None.
Website: www.adr.it
Back to Top

Feedback | Contact Word Travels | Travel Reviews


Travel Guide powered by Word Travels, copyright © 2008 Globe Media Ltd. All rights reserved. By its very nature much of the information in this travel guide is subject to change at short notice and travellers are urged to verify information on which they're relying with the relevant authorities. Neither Globe Media nor Educational Directories Unlimited can accept any responsibility for any loss or inconvenience to any person as a result of information contained above.