Naples Airport – General Information and Getting to the City
Naples International Airport (Aeroporto Internazionale di Napoli-Capodichino) is located around 7 km northeast of Naples city center, serving as the primary gateway to Italy’s stunning Amalfi Coast.
With millions of travelers each year, the airport is a crucial hub for domestic and international flights. Not only that, but it’s one of the busiest airports in Southern Italy. Whether you’re heading to Naples, the Amalfi Coast, or beyond, this airport offers convenient access to some of Italy’s most sought-after destinations.
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Naples Airport General Information
IATA code: NAP
ICAO code: LIRN
Passengers: around 10 million annually
Napoli airport has two terminals – Terminal 1 for scheduled flights and Terminal 2 for chartered services. Both terminals are equipped with modern amenities to ensure a smooth travel experience for passengers.
How to get from Naples Airport to City Centre
If you’re arriving at Naples International Airport and wondering, “How do I get from Naples Airport to town?”, you’re in luck. With the airport conveniently located about 7 km from the city center, there are several transport options to get you there quickly.
You can take a bus, taxi, or the Alibus shuttle service, which offers direct routes to key locations in the area. Alternatively, you can opt for a private transfer or rent a car from Napoli airport to city centre if you prefer more flexibility. Keep reading to find more information about each.
Naples Airport Shuttle Bus
There is an organized shuttle service from Naples International Airport to the city center called Alibus. The bus runs every 20 to 30 minutes daily, including weekdays, weekends, and holidays. A single ride ticket can be purchased at the airport or online, offering a convenient and affordable way to reach downtown Naples.
The journey takes about 15-20 minutes to Piazza Garibaldi (Central Train Station) and 30-35 minutes to Piazza Municipio (Molo Beverello at the port). The bus departs and arrives at the bus station just outside the terminal.
On the return trip, the bus departs from Molo Beverello, in front of the ferry ticket booths, and from the north side of Piazza Garibaldi at the Central Train Station.
Public Buses
Public buses also offer a convenient and budget-friendly way to get from Naples Airport to the city center. The bus number 16 connects the airport to several key locations, including the Central Train Station (Piazza Garibaldi) and the city center.
Buses run approximately every 30 minutes, from early morning until late evening, making it a reliable option for most travelers. Tickets can be purchased at the airport or directly on the bus.
The journey takes around 30-40 minutes, depending on traffic.
Naples Airport Transfers
Another way to travel to Naples is with a private, door-to-door transfer from Napoli Airport to your accommodation in the city.
You can also pre-book a transfer to almost any city in Italy that you would like to visit for a hassle-free experience.
You will find a list of the most popular transfer routes from the airport below:
Taxi
Official taxis are readily available at the airport, offering fixed rates to popular destinations in the city center, such as Piazza Municipio, Molo Beverello, and Mergellina. You can find taxis at the stand just outside the Arrivals area. The journey to the city center typically takes 10 to 15 minutes, depending on traffic, and includes luggage.
Ride-hailing services like Uber are also available at the airport and can be booked via their respective apps. They offer flexibility in pricing and pickup locations.
Rent a Car
If you want more convenience and a hassle-free experience on your own schedule, the best option for you is to rent a car in Napoli airport. Several car rental companies, including Avis, Winrent, Sixt, Hertz, Europcar, and local options, are available in the area.
Most of the offices are located across the street from Terminal 2, at the Viale Fulco Ruffo di Calabria.
However, you can compare the prices on the following link, save time, and book online.
Bus Rental in Naples
If you are a big group arriving at the airport, you might consider renting a bus before your arrival.
It is a good option if you want to explore the region or visit some other towns in Italy. Note that the bus has to be booked in advance, and the bus rental companies will advise you on the meeting point/pick-up point.
Airlines at NAP
Some of the most popular flights from Naples International Airport are those to Amsterdam, Barcelona, Casablanca, London-Gatwick, and others.
Some of the most frequent airlines are:
- Alitalia
- easyJet
- Ryanair
- Vueling
- Lufthansa
- Air France
- British Airways
- Wizz Air
- KLM
- Norwegian Air Shuttle
- Neos Air
- Transavia
- Iberia
- Austrian Airlines
- Swiss International Air Lines
Amenities and services
Various services are available at the terminal for passengers who are in a layover or simply waiting for a flight.
Some of them are listed below:
- Bank
- Post Office
- Exchange Office
- Health Service
- Free WiFi
- Duty-free shop
- Baggage storage
- ATMs and currency exchange
- Restaurants and cafés
- VIP Lounge
- Charging stations
Accommodation near Napoli Airport
Looking for a place to stay somewhere near the NAP? For available accommodation units and hotels near Naples Airport, check out our map below:
Naples Airport FAQs
If you arrive late, you can still easily get to the city. The last Alibus shuttle bus departs at 23:40 (11:40 PM), but you can also take a taxi with fixed rates to Piazza Municipio and the Central Station. Alternatively, you can pre-order a 24/7 airport transfer for added convenience.
Yes, there are several hotels near Naples Airport, usually within walking distance of the terminals. Popular options include Luxor Hotel, Hotel Daytona, Millenium Gold, and Le Cheminee Business Hotel. You can ask the hotel reception to arrange a transfer if you have a lot of luggage.
Yes, there are direct buses from Naples Airport to nearby towns like Salerno, Sorrento, and Caserta, but these buses run only a few times a day. For longer trips like Naples to Rome or Naples to Bari, you’ll need to take a bus from the main bus station in Naples.
Naples International Airport is a medium-sized airport. While not as large as some major international hubs, it serves as an important gateway to Southern Italy and the Amalfi Coast, handling millions of passengers each year. The airport has two terminals and offers both domestic and international flights.
Sadly this website fails to provide details. Comprehensive information on Bus services to and from Naples Airport seem impossible to locate.anywhere, even at the Airport itself. For example, looking for times for buses from Naples Airport to Battipaglia on a Sunday, no information is found. However, I know are 3 services each way that operate ONLY on Sundays.
Dear Mike,
Here’s a schedule of departures from Naples Airport to Battipaglia (it stops also in Serre and Eboli), operated by Busitalia.
Best regards!
Please could you inform me of a local bus /mini bus service from Naples Airport to Sorrento, including pick up point at airport,
Dear Peter,
There’s a bus from Naples Airport to Sorrento and it costs €10 (one-way ticket). You can see here the timetable. As an alternative You can book a transfer on Transfers.Getbybus. It is our page for booking door-to-door transfers and the drivers will take you directly to your accommodation.
Best regards!
Melani, GBB Team
Can you advise if the Naples to Sorrento airport bus runs runs in November also? If so, do you have a timetable? Thank you.
Dear Nicola,
There’s a direct bus from Naples Airport to Sorrento and it runs all year. You can check the timetable of departures on the following link –> http://www.curreriviaggi.it/autolinee/images/AUTOLINEE_CURRERI.pdf
Best regards!
Melani, GBB Team
Hi – I have booked a bus to Polignano a Mare which leaves from Naples Metro Park. Does the airport bus go to Mtero Park bus station?
Or is it a different bus station?
If it’s a different bus station, how do I transfer between the 2 please?
Thanks, Trish
Dear Trish,
The airport bus goes to Central Train Station but the train station is in the proximity of Metro Park bus station (200m), so there’s no need for a transfer.
Best regards!
Melani, GBB Team
Ciao, can you please tell me if there is a city bus that will transport me from Capo airport to Naples city center? I need to go to and from airport a few times during my 2-week stay and so I’d like to use the Unico pass to travel to and from airport, rather than the more expensive Alibus (5 Euros each way). Mille grazie.
Dear Melanie,
There’s actually one local city bus line C68 which stops near the airport. It departs from Piazza Carlo III. You can check the route and timetable here – https://goo.gl/qtWFqb
Best regards!
Melani, GBB Team
Hi , my wife are coming to Naples airport, 1750 pm (5:30?)September 20.. we have to go to a hotel 3.9 miles away.. it says a shuttle service for 2-4 euros comes every 3 hours? Is there a time to catch them ? Or is it better to just pay for a regular private service? Thank you
Dear Frank,
As it is stated in the article above, airport shuttle runs every 20 to 30 minutes from 6:30am to 11:40pm.
Best regards!
Melani, GBB Team
Hi,
I arrive into Naples at 20:40 next Tuesday. I have read that I can get an airport shuttle bus called Alibus to the centre. How frequently do these comes and do they come after 21:00 at night?
I am staying in Sorrento so have read I can get a bus, train or metro to Sorrento. I have looked all over to find a timetable. Can you tell me what is the latest bus or train to Sorrento?
Dear Harriet,
There are buses departing from the airport to city centre at 21:10 and the next one at 21:30. However, if you are staying in Sorrento, you can take a direct bus from Naples Airport, here’s the timetable.
Best regards!
Melani, GBB Team
Hi
Good afternoon.
We are 4 young friends reach Naples Airport next week on Wednesday afternoon. Need to go to Hotel San Pietro. Don’t you think it is more economical to get Taxi rather than Alibus?
How much is Taxi to Hotel San Pietro for 4 passenger?
Please advise
Many Thanks
Dave
Dear Dave,
An approximate price for a taxi ride from Naples Airport to Centro Storico (city centre) would cost €18 and shuttle bus costs €5 so it would be a better option to take a taxi and share the cost.
Best regards!
Melani, GBB Team
Your explanation would make sense if they charged 18 Euros. The airport taxi drivers and handler insisted on 25 euros to take 4 people (2 adults and 2 children) with 4 bags to the central bus station. I showed them the trip advisor and your estimate but they wouldn’t change their price. Clearly, they’re hanging up to make money off the foreign tourists.
Dear Bill,
Taxi prices are prone to changes and may vary depending on the taxi company, the price we put is an average price. To avoid getting overcharged, we suggest booking a private transfer with fixed price. More info on https://getbytransfer.com/
Best regards,
Melani GBB Team
Hello. If not to much trouble for you may I know how much is the taxi fare from naples international airport to hotel palazzo esedra.
at least i will know roughly the price i’m gonna have to pay if the taxi driver going to charge a lit bit more than usual. thank you.
Dear Tom,
In these cases it would be best to book a transfer online. That way you will have a fixed price right away and there’s no worry of getting overcharged.
Best regards,
Melani, GBB Team
My wife and I arrive into Naples Airport from the UK on Sunday 12th May 2009. We are staying at Casa Neo Cuore Di Napoli, Via Monteoliveto 86, Naples Historical Centre, 80134.
Is the shuttle bus a viable option and how much will it cost for transfers please.
Dear Stephen,
Since there’s no direct bus connection between Naples Airport and your accommodation, I suggest to book a transfer in advance or take a taxi. A booked transfer would cost you around €40 (in total).
Best regards,
Melani, GBB Team
Ciao Melanie,
Thanks first for all the replies to make our trips easier.
In my case, my wife and me are arriving at Naples airport tomorrow (31/Dec/2018) at 22:10. I understand there are no buses at that time on that day. Can you please let me know how much I should be expecting to pay for a taxi on that day at that time from the airport to the Spanish Quarter?
Thanks in advanced.
Jose.
Hi Jose,
You are more than welcome, we are trying to help our readers as much as we can. 🙂
The last shuttle bus from the airport should run around 23:40. Nevertheless, you will find many taxis parked in front of the airport building, and the prices of the ride from the airport to the city centre usually go around 20€.
All best,
Kristina
Hi, what is the Ali bus schedule from Porto to the airport in January?
Thank you.
Dear Jonathan,
Buses depart from the port: Mon-Fri from 06:00 to 00:12 every 20-30 minutes and on Sat, Sun and on holidays from 06:00 to midnight.
Best regards,
Melani GBB Team
Where I can find a transport from Naples Centre to the airport about 4 a.m.?
Dear Maria,
Currently there’s no public transport from Naples to the airport at this hour so you will probably need to order a taxi.
Best regards,
Melani GBB Team
Please can you advise if it is easier to get a taxi to Via Catullo or is there a bus from the airport and what is the cost for both please
Dear Tonya,
There’s no direct bus from the airport to Via Catullo, the airport bus runs to Napoli Centrale (main train station) and Piazza Municipio. You should either use combination of train and metro to get to Via Catullo, but in my opinion, the least complicated option is to just get a taxi. It will cost around €20.
Best regards,
Melani GBB Team
Hi, are there any AliBus service running from Naples Airport to Varco Immacolatella bus station during the weekends? Thank you!
Shandy x
Dear Shandy,
First you need to take the shuttle bus from the airport to Piazza Garibaldi and then transfer to L1 (Piscinola) metro line and get off at Università metro station. From there you have additional 5 min walk to Varco Immacolatella.
Best regards
Melani GBB Team
Hi there,
We are arriving into Naples airport on Fri morning 11.30 July 19th and we need to get to Picerno. What would you recommend as the best transport to get to our hotel in Picerno please?… very grateful as find it very difficult to follow timetables.
Thank you kindly
Nora
Dear Nora,
there is a bus that departs 3 times a day from Naples Capodichino to Potenza (stopping in Picerno) with the first one being at 2pm.
The estimated time of arrival is 2,5 hours.
There is also a train option from Piggioreale but you should change train at Garibaldi station. There are several departures (the 1st one you can catch is at 4:20pm).
Depending on the departure, you might need to change the train in Salerno or Eboli.
Best regards,
Maja, GBB Team
Hi, you state the airport shuttle goes from Naples airport to Central train station, but does it also take passengers from Central train station to Naples airport? Is it same price and time? Thank you!
Dear Jenny,
Yes, the shuttle runs to and from Central train station. Buses depart every 15 minutes.
Best regards,
Melani GBB Team
Hi, could you please give me a link to a timetable for buses from Naples Airport to Salerno on a Sunday?
Many thanks
Alison
Dear Alison,
Unfortunately, we cannot provide you with that kind of information but we suggest you to contact the bus company with your query or to book private transfer via link.
Best regards,
Gabriela GBB Team.
Hi we need to get to the airport by 8.00pm on Monday but the last bus (Curreri) is at 4.30pm … is that really right ?
If it is then what is the best route to the airport from Napoli train station ?
Dear Leigh,
As it is stated, Alibus goes from Naples Train Station to Naples Airport every 20 to 30 minutes daily, from Mon to Fri (6.30 AM to 11.50 PM) and on weekends and holidays (6.30 AM to 11.39 PM).
Best regards,
Melani GBB Team
Hi
I am flying to Naples this Friday arriving at 11pm. I am staying in Sorrento, is there any way of getting to Sorrento at this time using public transport?
Thanks
Dear Phoebe,
unfortunately, the latest train from Garibaldi station to Sorrento departs at 9:47 pm, and the latest bus departure from Naples airport to Sorrento is at 7:30 pm.
We suggest you consider a taxi or a private transfer as an alternative option.
Best regards,
Maja GBB Team
Do you have to reserve a seat on the shuttle from Sorrento to Naples airport in October?
Thanks
Dear Ada,
according to our information, there is currently no direct bus between Sorrento and Naples Airport, only from Sorrento to Naples and Naples to Naples Airport.
You can usually book the bus tickets months in advance, however, if you want to reserve the seats in advance to be sure, we suggest you do so prior to your travel.
Best regards,
Maja, GBB Team
Hi
I land at NAPS Int Airport 10:20 and i have
1 hour to clear customs; i cabin bags only- (during recent COVID travel customs)…and need to get to Naples Centrale Train 11:45 ‘booked’ to Saerno.
is the Air mobilita bus to ‘piazza Garibaldi’ where i get off for train? Is this the cheapest route (states 5euros and about 20mins) and how EASY to this this bus stop from arrivals at NAPS airport? Please,
Hi,
according to our information, the Alibus airport shuttle operates every 15 minutes at the time when you arrive.
The bus station is located about a 1-2 minute walk down the street from the arrivals. And yes, the price is 5 euros. You can check the departures and book your tickets here.
Yes, there is also a bus operated by Air Mobilita, you can check their current schedule here.
Best,
GBB Team
Hello! For Alibus, is the 5EUR cost per ticket is also for children? Or children are free? Till what age then?
Thank you!
Hi Alex,
the bus between the airport and Naples is 5 euro for both children and adults.
Best,
GBB Team
Hello. Time of my arrival on the airport is 22:50. I do not know how long it will takes than I grab my staff/luggage and find a bus. What time is the last departure of bus from airport to Piazza Garibaldi ? Thanks for help.
Hi Jacob,
the latest departure of the shuttle bus is at 11:25 pm. You should be able to catch that.
See the details regarding departures and tickets on the link. Just pick a date and you will see all the departures for that day.
Best,
GBB Team