A complete guide to all Italian Airports

A journey always begins with organising your travel arrangements, which is why we need all the practical information to help us plan the perfect itinerary from every angle. In this guide, we will provide all the helpful information you need about Italian airports, so that once you land in Italy, you will know how to get around and can begin your journey to discover the Bel Paese.

What are the most important Italian airports? How can you reach Rome, Milan, Naples and other Italian cities from the airport, by public transport? Which airlines fly to the main Italian airports? What services do Italian airports offer?

In our complete guide to Italian airports, you will find all the information you need to organise an adventurous, practical and comfortable trip!

The two most critical Italian airports by passenger traffic are Rome Fiumicino and Milan Malpensa.

Rome Fiumicino and Milan Malpensa are the largest Italian airports and the leading national and international hubs. Rome Fiumicino International Airport is Italy's largest airport. At the same time, Milan Malpensa is the largest and most important airport in Northern Italy, essential for domestic and long-haul flights and a leader in freight traffic.

These two major airports are followed by Milan Bergamo (Orio al Serio), Naples - Capodichino, Catania - Fontanarossa and Venice - Marco Polo. These airports, located across the country, are also important points of entry and exit for tourism and business travel.

Below is a list of the main Italian airports, ranked by passenger traffic:

 - Rome Fiumicino (FCO): the largest Italian airport in terms of size and traffic.

- Milan Malpensa (MXP): Italy's second-largest airport and the main airport in Northern Italy.

- Milan Bergamo - Orio al Serio (BGY): an essential airport for domestic and European flights, widely used by low-cost airlines.

- Naples - Capodichino (NAP): the largest airport in Southern Italy, strategic for domestic and international flights.

- Catania - Fontanarossa (CTA): Sicily's main airport.

- Venice Marco Polo (VCE): strategic airport in the north-east, also served by international flights.

- Bologna Marconi (BLQ): main airport for central and northern Italy.

- Palermo - Falcone Borsellino (PMO): Sicily's second most important airport.

- Bari - Palese (BRI): an essential airport in southern Italy and the main airport in Puglia.

- Milan Linate (LIN): a smaller airport in Milan, served by domestic and European flights.

In our guide to Italian airports, we provide all the essential information on the most important airports, how to reach them, and the services they offer.

The most important international Italian airports are Rome-Fiumicino and Milan-Malpensa, hubs for international and intercontinental flights where the major national and international airlines operate.

In addition to these two airports, there are also Venice Marco Polo, Naples Capodichino, Milan Bergamo-Orio al Serio, Catania Fontanarossa, and Bologna Marconi airports.

These airports, in addition to handling domestic flights, offer a large number of flights to European destinations and, at certain times of the year, intercontinental flights.

Milan is served by three major airports: Milan Malpensa, Milan Bergamo-Orio al Serio, and Milan Linate.

Milan Malpensa Airport is Italy's second largest airport. It offers domestic, European and intercontinental flights and is Italy's leading airport in terms of freight traffic. It is located in the province of Varese, about 45 km from Milan's centre, and has two terminals. Terminal 2 is mainly dedicated to low-cost flights.

The most important European and non-European airlines operate from Milan Malpensa, as do several low-cost airlines, including easyJet, Ryanair, Wizz Air, and Vueling.

Milan Malpensa offers all the services you need for a comfortable, safe and relaxing journey. Shops, bars, restaurants, luggage wrapping, luggage storage at Terminal 1, car parks inside the airport and even several VIP lounges where you can wait for your flight in complete tranquillity.

Several car parks near the airport can be booked online.

There are several car hire companies at both airport terminals.

Milan Malpensa Airport is well connected to the centre of Milan by public transport.

- By train: the Malpensa Express is a convenient service connecting the airport terminals to Milano Centrale and Milano Porta Garibaldi.

There are also train connections to the Swiss cities of Bellinzona and Lugano.

Malpensa Express tickets can be purchased online.

- By bus: the private companies Terravision, Malpensa Bus Express (Autostradale), Malpensa Shuttle (Air Pullman) and Caronte connect the airport with Milan Central Station.

Tickets can be purchased online or directly on the bus.

Bus connections are also available to/from Milan Linate and Bergamo Orio al Serio airports, as well as to other cities in northern Italy. Check all the information at this link.

Milan Bergamo – Orio al Serio Airport is located approximately 5 km from the centre of Bergamo and approximately 50 km from the centre of Milan. Due to its location, a short distance from the most critical cities in Lombardy, this airport is strategic for both business and leisure travel.

The airport is served by major low-cost airlines such as Ryanair, EasyJet, Wizz Air, Norwegian, and Eurowings, connecting northern Italy with major European destinations, including Georgia.

The airport also operates seasonal flights to European and non-European summer and/or winter tourist destinations.

The airport has a single terminal with all the necessary services, including a VIP lounge, fast tracks, luggage storage (Mobility Plaza), car hire, and car parks. These services can be purchased and booked online.

Milan Bergamo – Orio al Serio Airport is easily accessible by private bus from Milan Central and Bergamo railway stations.

Buses are also available from the cities of Brescia and Verona, as well as from mountain resorts in Trentino and Alto Adige. In 2026, during the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, connectivity will be enhanced throughout the Olympic Games.

Transfers to/from Orio al Serio Airport can be purchased online.

Milan Linate Airport is about 8 km from the city and has only one terminal. It is Milan's smallest airport, handling domestic and European flights.

Services such as luggage wrapping, VIP lounges and car parks are also available at Linate.

There are several car rental companies on the Arrivals floor.

Milan Linate Airport is easily accessible from the city centre via:

- The M4 underground line takes just 12 minutes. You can pay for your ticket by credit or debit card, without having to purchase a paper ticket.

- Bus from Milan Central Station. Connections to/from Milan Malpensa and other cities in northern Italy are also available. Check the detailed information here.

Rome–Fiumicino ‘Leonardo da Vinci’ International Airport is the leading intercontinental airport in Italy. It has two main terminals and is located approximately 30 km from Rome.

Fiumicino is served by the most important European and non-European airlines, as well as several low-cost carriers, including easyJet, Ryanair and Wizz Air.

In addition to bars and restaurants, the airport offers many services to make your journey easier, such as fast track, eight lounges, luggage wrapping, luggage storage at Terminal 3, luggage porter service and much more. Discover all the services available at Rome Fiumicino at this link.

Fiumicino offers various parking options that can be booked online, as well as several car rental companies.

Rome Fiumicino Airport is easily accessible from Rome Termini railway station via the Leonardo Express and other regional trains, which also stop at various stations in Rome, including Roma Tiburtina. Tickets can be booked on the Trenitalia website.

Fiumicino can also be reached by bus.

Several private companies connect Fiumicino to Roma Termini and other Italian cities.

Roma Ciampino Airport is located about 15 km from Rome. This airport is mainly used by low-cost airlines, particularly Ryanair and Wizz Air, which operate various European routes.

Although not a very large airport, Ciampino offers valuable services for a comfortable journey, including car hire and parking, both of which can be booked online.

Ciampino Airport can be reached from Rome Termini railway station via the Ciampino Airlink. This train and bus service connects the airport to the centre of Rome.

Private bus companies operate connections between Ciampino and other cities. Tickets can be purchased online or on board.

In addition to the major hubs of Milan and Rome, below is a list of other Italian international airports, starting with those in central and northern Italy.

Venice Airport is located approximately 13 km from the centre of Venice. It covers domestic and European routes and, at certain times of the year, non-European routes (Canada, United States, Egypt, Israel, Dubai, Shanghai). The airport is served by the most important European, low-cost and non-European airlines, such as Emirates, China Eastern and Delta Airlines.

It offers paid services that can be booked online, including lounge access, luggage storage, luggage wrapping, parking, and car hire.

During the 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympic Games, Venice Marco Polo Airport will be a convenient gateway to Cortina d'Ampezzo, Predazzo, Tesero and Anterselva, locations in north-eastern Italy where the competitions will take place.

From Marco Polo Airport, you can reach Venice by bus or vaporetto. Tickets can also be purchased online.

- By bus:

ACTV:

- Urban line 5 from the airport to Piazzale Roma. From Piazzale Roma, you can walk to Venice Santa Lucia station and other iconic places in the city, such as St Mark's Square.

- ACTV urban line 15 connects the airport to Venice Mestre station.

ATVO:

- Express connection from the airport to Venice - Piazzale Roma, and to the Venice Mestre railway station.

- ATVO also connects the airport to other cities in the north-east, such as Pordenone, Cortina d'Ampezzo and the seaside resorts of Jesolo, Cavallino, Eraclea, Bibione and Lignano Sabbiadoro. Visit this link for all the helpful information.

By vaporetto:

- The Alilaguna company operates water connections to Venice and the islands of Murano, Burano, Lido and Certosa.

Bologna G. Marconi Airport is an international airport serving a large area of north-central Italy. It has a single terminal and is located about 10 km from the centre of Bologna.

Domestic, European, and major low-cost airlines operate from here, covering domestic, international, and even intercontinental routes (to Egypt, Dubai, and Tel Aviv).

The airport has a business lounge, car parks and car hire services that can be booked online.

How to reach Bologna Airport by public transport?

- By train, from Bologna railway station with the Marconi Express. Journey time is 7 minutes, and tickets can be purchased online. From Bologna railway station, high-speed and/or regional trains connect to the main Italian cities in the north and south.

- By bus, from the railway station, at night (from midnight to around 5 a.m.), with the urban line Q.

- By bus from other cities in central and northern Italy: Ferrara, Modena, Rimini, and Ravenna. Check connections at this link.

The primary and busiest airport in southern Italy is Naples – Capodichino. This airport serves a large area of mainland southern Italy. It is strategic for tourists heading to Naples and the Amalfi Coast.

Capodichino Airport offers flights to major Italian and European cities, as well as some non-European destinations such as Casablanca, Marrakech, Dubai, Tel Aviv, Marsa Alam, Sharm el-Sheikh, Tunis and Yerevan. The airport is served by major international and low-cost airlines, including easyJet, Ryanair, Wizz Air, Eurowings, and Volotea.

The airport offers paid services, including a VIP lounge, fast track, luggage storage (on floor 1), parking, and car hire, all of which can be booked online.

How to reach Naples Airport by public transport?

- By bus, from Naples Central Station (Piazza Garibaldi) and the port (Molo Beverello), with Alibus. Tickets can be booked online.

- By intercity bus from the main towns in Campania and Puglia. Check connections at this link.

Bari-Palese Karol Wojtyla International Airport is the main airport in Puglia. It is just over 10km from the city of Bari and also serves the regions bordering Puglia.

The airport is served by major national, international, and low-cost airlines, including Ryanair, EasyJet, and Wizz Air, offering flights to all major Italian and European cities, as well as seasonal flights to tourist destinations such as Egypt, Malta, and Mexico.

The airport offers services such as a work lounge, fast track, car rental, and parking, which can be booked online.

How to reach Bari-Palese Airport by public transport?

By bus:

- Shuttlebus – Tempesta, from Bari central railway station (Piazza Aldo Moro). Journey time: approximately 30 minutes. Tickets can be purchased on board or online.

- City bus no. 16, from Bari central railway station (Piazza Aldo Moro)

- Extra-urban buses connecting Bari-Palese airport to other cities in Puglia or neighbouring regions.

From Bari airport, you can reach the city of Matera, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, by bus. Check all connections at this link.

By train:

- Ferrotramviaria (Ferrovie di Bari Nord), from Bari central train station. Travel time is approximately 20 minutes. Tickets can be purchased at the ticket office, from ticket machines, and online.

From Bari central station, you can reach iconic cities in Puglia such as Polignano, Monopoli, and Lecce, as well as the most important cities in northern and central Italy.

Catania-Fontanarossa Airport is the second-busiest airport in southern Italy in terms of passenger numbers.

It is a strategic hub in the Mediterranean.

It connects Sicily with the most important Italian cities and international hubs, offering countless direct connections to European cities, as well as some non-European routes (Morocco, Tel Aviv, Egypt, Tunis, Dubai, New York).

The most important national, international and low-cost airlines (Ryanair, Easyjet) operate at Catania-Fontanarossa. The airport offers services such as a VIP lounge, fast track, car hire and parking that can be booked online.

How to reach Catania-Fontanarossa Airport by public transport?

Fontanarossa is about 6 km from the centre of Catania. It can be reached:

By bus:

- Alibus, a bus that connects the airport to Catania's central railway station and city centre. Tickets can be purchased on board – payment by cash or credit card.

- Extra-urban buses that connect the airport to other cities and towns in Sicily. Check all connections at this link.

By train:

- The ‘Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossa’ railway station is 600 metres from the airport. You can reach the station on foot via a pedestrian path, or by shuttle bus for £1 (frequency: approximately every 10 minutes).

From the Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossa railway station, you can reach other destinations in Sicily, such as Taormina, Syracuse and Messina.

Palermo Airport connects western Sicily with cities on the Italian mainland and major national hubs (Milan and Rome). The airport is served by major European airlines and low-cost carriers (Ryanair, EasyJet, Volotea), offering connections to major European destinations.

The airport has car hire and parking facilities that can be booked online. It is located about 35 km from Palermo's centre and can be reached by bus and train.

By bus:

- Airport shuttle bus - Prestia e Comandè, which connects the airport to Palermo's central railway station, making several stops in the city centre. Tickets can be purchased online.

Frequency: approximately every 30 minutes. Duration: 1 hour or slightly less, depending on traffic.

- Extra-urban buses connecting the airport to other cities and towns in Sicily. Check all connections at this link.

By train:

The airport railway station is located in the basement of the terminal. From here, you can reach the centre of Palermo in about 1 hour. Tickets can be purchased on Trenitalia.

Cagliari-Elmas Airport is Sardinia's most important airport in terms of passenger numbers and connections.

The most important national and low-cost airlines (Ryanair, Easyjet, Volotea, Vueling) operate from here, offering connections to major cities on the Italian mainland, major national hubs (Milan and Rome), and European destinations year-round.

Spread over three levels, Cagliari Airport offers services such as fast track, car hire, and parking, all of which can be booked online.

Elmas Airport is located about 7 km from Cagliari. It is easily accessible by car from all the main cities on the island via the SS131 road.

How to reach Cagliari Airport by public transport?

The centre of Cagliari is easily accessible by train.

The “Elmas Aeroporto” railway station is located 300 metres from the passenger terminal, and it takes about 6 minutes to reach Cagliari Central Station.

Train tickets can be purchased from ticket machines at the airport and station, at authorised sales points, and on the Trenitalia website. Frequency: approximately 1 train every 20 minutes, from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Among Italian airports, we should also mention Olbia – Costa Smeralda Airport, located in the north-eastern part of the island, about 4 km from Olbia.

This airport is strategic for visitors heading to the famous destinations of northern Sardinia, such as Santa Teresa di Gallura, Palau and even the La Maddalena archipelago.

In addition to connections with major national hubs, it mainly operates seasonal flights, especially in the summer, when Sardinia's crystal-clear sea attracts large numbers of tourists.

The airport is well connected to Olbia's centre and other destinations in northern Sardinia by bus.

Flying from Italy to the United States is easy and convenient with direct flights departing from Rome Fiumicino, Milan Malpensa, Naples, Venice, Catania, Bari and Palermo.

Direct flights depart from Milan Malpensa and Rome Fiumicino to various American cities: New York, Philadelphia, Washington DC, Miami, Detroit, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Denver.

For some destinations, flights are seasonal. Flights are mainly operated by Ita Airways, Delta Airlines, United Airlines, and American Airlines.

Seasonal direct flights to New York (JFK) depart from Venice, Naples, and Catania, operated by Delta Airlines.

Neos Air operates seasonal flights (June–September) between Palermo and New York (JFK), and between Bari and New York (JFK).

United Airlines operates seasonal flights (June–September) from Palermo to New York (EWR).

The top destination in terms of number of direct flights is New York, with its two airports, JFK and Newark (EWR).

The largest and most critical Italian airports, in terms of passenger traffic and the number of flights offered (domestic, European, intercontinental), are Rome Fiumicino and Milan Malpensa.

In addition to these two airports, there are also Milan Bergamo (Orio al Serio), Naples - Capodichino, Catania - Fontanarossa, Venice - Marco Polo, Bologna Marconi, Bari-Palese and Cagliari - Elmas.

These airports connect the country's various regions and cities to the main national airports, offering direct connections to European countries and to some destinations outside Europe.

Yes, there are two airports in Rome: Rome-Fiumicino and Rome-Ciampino.

Rome-Fiumicino ‘Leonardo da Vinci’ is the largest international airport in Italy. Fiumicino is served by the most important European and non-European airlines, as well as the major low-cost carriers. Direct flights to various American cities also depart from Rome-Fiumicino.

Rome-Ciampino Airport is a smaller airport. It is mainly used by low-cost airlines, particularly Ryanair and Wizz Air, which operate various European routes.