Do you have the treasured Schengen visa in your hands? Let's go on vacation to Italy! Let's find out which international airports operate in the country today, where they are located and what they are.

Rome, Venice, Sicily, Bologna, Milan - this is not a complete list of cities with international airports in Italy, receiving tourists from all over the world. Thanks to air transport, you can find yourself on the Adriatic in just 3.5 hours, taking a direct flight from Moscow. It is no secret that today there are buses and taxis from any airport, so the chance of not going to the right place is almost zero.

List of airports in Italy

• Fiumicino is 30 kilometers from Rome.
• Marco Polo (Venice).
• Malpensa (Varese).
• Named after Federico Fellini (Rimini).
• Punta Raisi in Palermo is a very modern terminal, equipped with moving walkways and glass elevators, as well as shops and cafes
• Linate (Milan).
• Ciampino (Rome).
• Turin-Caselle named after Sandro Pertini is one of the highest airports in Italy, named after the famous anti-fascist politician (the air harbor is located in Turin).
• Corrado Hex in Aosta is named after the Italian politician and pilot who crashed in 1964 while attempting to land on a glacier.
• Orio al Serio in Bergamo.

• Peretola in Tuscany is the most important airport, renovated in 2006, with its own flying club.
• Lamezia Terme is one of the largest transport centers in Calabria; In addition to Italy's international airport, the place is famous for its charming churches and ancient castles.
• Luigi Ridolfi (Foggia).
• Sandro Pertini (Dolomites).
• San Angelo (Veneto).
• Giuseppe Verdi (Parma).
• Galileo Galilei - Airport in Pisa, Italy.
• Guillermo Marconi Airport (Bologna).
• Fontanarossa (Catania).
• Elmas (Cagliari).
• Valerio Catullo (Malcesine).
• Linosa Heliport.
• Lampedusa.
• Crotone.
• Comiso.
• Baccarini.
• Christopher Columbus (Liguria).
• S Eufemia.
• M.A. Grottag.
• Taormina Harbour.
• Birgi.
• San Domino.
• Campoformido (Udine).
• Ronchi dei Legionari.
• Arbatax.
• Capodichino is a Naples air hub.

• Brescia Montichiari.
• Vicenza.
• Porta Nuova Rail.
• Falconara (Marquet).
• Gino Allegri (Padua).
• Harbor (Eolie Island).
• Procida Harbor sea airport.
• Stromboli sea airport (Sicily).
• Fertilia.
• Albenga.
• Orio al Serio is an airport in Bergamo, Italy.
• Aviano.
• Papola Casale (Brindisi).
• Belluno.
• Palese (Apulia).
• Aeroporto di Palese Macchie in Bari.

• Levaldigi.
• Rafs Desimomann.
• Marina Di Campo.
• San Giovanni Rotondo.
• Baccarini.
• Galatina.
• Luccia.
• Naval Air Station Sigonella.
• Costa Smeralda.

Choosing the optimal route

The most famous major airports in Italy are in Rome, Venice, Milan, Sicily and Rimini, as well as in Verona and Bologna.

If you are flying from Russia, it is better and more convenient to fly to Milan, Rome or Venice, and then travel by domestic airlines. Charters to Palermo, Verona, Turin, Rimini, Brescia and Ancona are also available for Russians.

Rome

The largest air harbor is located in the capital region. It is called "Da Vinci Airport" and is located in the city of Fiumicino, thirty kilometers from Rome (do not forget to visit the "eternal city" if you come to Italy, there are so many attractions here). Flights depart from here to more than 200 destinations around the world, and Alitalia, Blue Panorama Airlines, and Air Alps Aviation operate. More than one hundred and fifty shops offer goods from all over the Italian region. Here you don't have to worry about losing your luggage. Thanks to its automatic tracking function in Fiumicino, all losses, if they occur, are found very quickly.

Venice

Eight kilometers separate Venice from the Marco Polo airport, the largest in the country. This is a favorite airport for Russians - it is easy to use and understandable for Russian-speaking people. It has one terminal that accepts both regular and charter flights. In the most romantic city in the world, connecting flights through Copenhagen and Vienna are popular.

The base airline is Volotea. There are taxis, buses and water transport to the city. ATVO buses go from the airport to Piazella Roma, the journey time is half an hour, the ticket costs 7 euros, the interval between flights is fifteen minutes. Tickets for ACTV buses (others) are sold only at newsstands, and they will also take you to the city. If you decide to take a taxi to the main square of Venice, you will be charged about 30 euros, and if you have large luggage, they will ask for an additional fee. The Alilaguna motorboats depart every half hour and take about an hour to reach their final destination; the fare costs 6 euros.

Milan

There are three airports here. The largest is called Malpensa, and it is located 45 kilometers from the city center. There are two terminals (a bus runs between them): the first is intended for regular domestic and Schengen flights, and charter flights are served by the second. There are many cafes, restaurants and shops on the territory of the air harbor. The airport cooperates with AlbaStar, Alitalia, Neos, Alitalia Express airlines. Express trains depart regularly from the first terminal to the city at intervals of half an hour; in 40 minutes the train reaches the station in the center of Milan; a ticket costs 10 euros. Buses also go to Milan Central Bus Station, the fare is similar, but it will take 20 minutes longer.

From Malpensa you can take a bus to Linate Airport for 13 euros.

You can also get to the Bergamo airport using the Orio Shuttle route, the journey will take an hour and a half, and the fare will be about twenty euros. If you decide to take a taxi, be prepared to spend 100 euros.

Airports of Sicily

There are two airports on the island: Palermo and Catania.

The first is located 35 kilometers from the city of Palermo, in the town of Punta Raisi. The base companies are Volotea, Meridiana, Blu-express, AirOne. From the airport building there are numerous buses not only to Palermo, but also to other cities in Sicily, for example, Ribera, Menfi and Sciacca.

Catania is a major air hub with major companies British Airways and Lufthansa based there. It is located 5 km from the city center and can be reached by bus number 547 or by taxi.

Rimini

The airport is located 5 kilometers from the resort of Rimini, is named after Federico Fellini and serves Aeroflot, Luxair and Air Berlin. There are regular buses and taxis to the city.

Verona

Valerio Catullo Villafranca International Airport is convenient for tourists due to its central location within the country - on the outskirts of Verona. The airport terminal serves charter flights. Six kilometers separate it from the central area of ​​Verona (Emilia-Romagna region), from here you can fly to other continents. The base companies are RyanAir, Vueling airlines, German Wings, and Easyjet. The travel time to the city of Verona by bus departing every quarter of an hour is 20 minutes, the ticket price is six euros.

Bologna

Airlines for Russians

If you decide to fly from Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport, Aeroflot operates direct flights to Italian airports. From the capital you can fly to Rome Leonardo da Vinci Airport, flights operate daily. You can also get direct access to Venice - flights operate several times a week. Seasonal flights fly to Verona from Sheremetyevo, as well as to Bologna and Malpensa in Milan, where flights are made daily. Airliners of S7 Airlines and Airbaltic depart from Domodedovo to Italy, following seasonal flights to Rimini, Verona and Genoa.

Price

To travel to Italy from Moscow, you can use the services of the Italian airline Alitalia; a ticket costs about five hundred euros. For comparison, a ticket from WindJet costs almost twice as much - you only have to pay three hundred euros.

What are the most popular airports in Italy?

Russians fell in love with the Venetian Marco Polo, from where it is very easy to get to any point on the Adriatic coast. The "Silver Medal" in terms of popularity was rightfully awarded to the air harbor in Rimini.

Now traveling around the world has become accessible to everyone thanks to the emergence of airports. Let's tell you more about the air terminals of sunny Italy. They include international and domestic routes, with airports located in large Italian cities. It is possible to be in the country in a few hours using air transport.

How much does a plane ticket cost? The cost depends on the choice of airline and the distance between cities. Let's take a closer look at the largest airports suitable for your comfortable landing: Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport and Malpensa Airport.

Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (Rome)

This is the largest airport in the country. It is named after the Renaissance artist and is located in the southwest in the town of Fiumicino (30 km from the capital). The routes operate in three directions - across the country, around the world, and loading.

Advantages:

• the airport is connected to the railway, from where tourists can leave by land;
• Rome can be reached by public transport (bus, metro, taxi).

• in 1973 and 1985, terrorist attacks were committed in which 46 people were killed;
• in 1988, during an accident on the runway during landing, the plane crashed, the crew and passengers were killed.

There have been no incidents in the last 20 years.

Malpensa Airport (Milan)

The civil airport is located in the city of Varese, northwest of Milan. There are several runways on the territory - for regular routes or for private ones. There is also a travel plan: locally, in Europe, around the world (outside the Schengen area). It houses commercial and industrial establishments, pharmacies, and ATMs.

There are buses and taxis between the airport and Milan. When ordering a car with a driver (that is, a transfer), we offer a meeting service with a sign with your name and surname.

Airports in Italy: list

The largest and most important airports in Italy are located in popular tourist centers of the country: in Venice, Bologna, Milan, on the Sicilian island and in other localities. What other cities in Italy have airports? We present the top airports in Italy that will be useful for traveling around the country.

Orio al Serio named after Caravaggio

An air port of international importance (serves Milan and its lines), located three kilometers from the city of Bergamo. On its territory there is everything you need: waiting points, return points (Tax Free), supermarkets, and a banking branch.

To get to Milan, you can use ground transport: the journey by train will take one and a half hours; buses run every 25 minutes, and the journey to the fashion capital is 40 minutes. If you order a taxi, it takes a quarter of an hour. There are hotel complexes near the airport terminal where you can spend the night if you have an early flight.

Valerio Catulla Villafranca International Airport (Verona-Villafranca Airport)

It was originally thought to be a military airfield that was used during World War II, but is now a civilian airfield. Located 10 km from Verona.

To get to the city center, you need to look at the bus schedule in advance (they start their journey from 5 am to 12 midnight), the interval between transport is 40 minutes, the travel time is 45 minutes. You can take a taxi at the airport exit, near the terminals. You can also book a comfortable transfer with a personal driver.

Karol Wojtyla International Airport

Located in the northwest, near the settlement of Bari. Every year, the city authorities take measures to modernize the airport terminal: they sponsor the expansion and creation of runways, multi-story parking lots, and connections with the railway.

You can get to the center by train (20 minutes) or bus (15 minutes) or book a car in advance. Public transport starts operating from 6.33 to 23.33 on weekdays, on weekends from 5.33 to 23.30. Travel must be paid at the airport ticket office or in computer boxes. Incidents: In 2005, a passenger plane sank in the Mediterranean Sea due to an error by aircraft technicians.

Genoa Cristoforo Columbus International Airport

The airport of national importance is located six kilometers from the seaside city of Genoa, and 46 km from the tourist town of Savona on the shores of the Ligurian Sea.

To get to the city center without traffic jams, Genoese use scooters or the metro. Travel tickets can be bought at tobacco shops, at bus stops and in terminals. This information will help you avoid mistakes when choosing a method of moving around the area. The airport building has supermarkets, bank branches, waiting rooms, and a pharmacy.

Brindisi Papola Casale Airport or Salento Airport

It is located in the south of the country, near the village of Brindisi. It is characterized by domestic flights within Italy. There are two waiting rooms inside - one standard, the second for people with disabilities. There is a free Wi-Fi network on the territory of the airport terminal. Buses run every twenty minutes, you can pay for the fare from the driver (although it is more expensive than at the ticket office).

Santangelo Treviso Antonio Canova Airport (or Venice Treviso for short)

Private airport, which is located 3 km southwest of Treviso. It gains popularity in winter - this is due to the location of the nearby resorts of Tre Valli and Dolomiti. To get to Venice, you can choose public transport number 6, which runs at intervals of 15 minutes. Tickets can be purchased from the driver or from specialized machines. When choosing a taxi, you need to take into account that most drivers do not speak English; it may be better to book a transfer in advance.

What to do if your flight is canceled

If a flight is canceled more than 24 hours before departure, passengers will be transferred to similar airline flights. The carrier bears the costs; the service is free for the passenger. If you are not satisfied with any of the options offered by the airline, most airlines can issue an “involuntary return.” Once confirmed by the airline, the money will be returned to your account. Sometimes this can take several weeks.

How to check in at the airport

Online check-in is available on most airline websites. Most often it opens 23 hours before the start of the flight. You can go through it no later than 1 hour before the plane departs.

To check in at the airport you will need:

• identification document specified in the order,
• birth certificate when flying with children,
• printed itinerary receipt (optional).

• What can you take on a plane?

  Carry-on luggage is the items you will take with you into the cabin. The weight limit for hand luggage can vary from 5 to 10 kg, and its size most often should not exceed the sum of three dimensions (length, width and height) from 115 to 203 cm (depending on the airline). A handbag is not considered hand luggage and is carried freely.

  The bag you take with you on the plane should not contain knives, scissors, medicines, aerosols, or cosmetics. Alcohol from duty free stores can only be transported in sealed bags.

  How to pay for luggage at the airport

  If the weight of luggage exceeds the standards established by the airline (most often 20-23 kg), you need to pay for each kilogram of excess. In addition, many Russian and foreign airlines, as well as low-cost airlines, have tariffs that do not include free baggage allowance and must be paid separately as an additional service.

  In this case, luggage must be checked in at the airport at a separate Drop-off check-in counter. If you are unable to print your boarding pass, you can obtain one at the airline's regular check-in counter, and check-in and check-in your luggage there.

  Where to find out the arrival time if you are a greeter

  You can find out the plane's arrival time on the airport's online board. The Tutu.ru website has an online display of the main Russian and foreign airports.

  You can find out the exit number (gate) on the arrivals board at the airport. This number is located next to the incoming flight information.