
Naples Capodichino International Airport (IATA code: NAP), dedicated to aviator Ugo Niutta, is the largest airport in southern Italy and the fourth busiest national hub for passenger traffic after Rome-Fiumicino, Milan-Malpensa and Bergamo-Orio al Serio.
Its strategic location makes Naples airport a frequently used hub for travellers not only from Campania but also from neighbouring regions.
Naples airport is connected, thanks to several budget airlines, to many Italian cities as well as European and international destinations, with over 120 direct routes during the summer season. The airport comprises a single terminal hosting shops, including major brands, bars, restaurants, traveller services, car rental agencies and several car parks with a total of over 2,200 spaces.
From Naples airport you can easily reach not only the city centre but also other towns in Campania and southern Italy. The airport is located around 6 km from the city centre, 33 km from Caserta, 90 km from Benevento and 258 km from Bari.
Given its proximity to the city centre, reaching Naples city centre from the airport is straightforward: you can take a bus, taxi or hire a car.
Alibus is the bus line managed by ANM connecting the airport to Naples city centre, with stops at Central Station, the Port and Molo Beverello maritime terminal.
Alibus operates every day with departures every 10-25 minutes. The stops served by Alibus are:
Tickets can be purchased on board, from automatic ticket machines at the Arrivals terminal exit, via the ANM Go app or myCicero, or from authorised retailers (tobacconists, newsagents, bars) near the airport, Central Station and port.
There are two types of tickets:
Service times are:
Journey time is approximately 20 minutes to Piazza Garibaldi and around 30-35 minutes to the port, depending on traffic.
The Capodichino Metro Line 1 station in Naples is under advanced construction and will connect the airport directly to the city centre. Opening is planned for 2027. Once inaugurated, the journey from the airport station to Piazza Garibaldi Central Station will take just 9 minutes, with intermediate stops at Centro Direzionale, Tribunale and Poggioreale.
The station has been designed by British firm Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners led by Richard Rogers, featuring a circular underground structure inspired by St Patrick’s Well in Orvieto, approximately 50 metres deep and equipped with 8 panoramic lifts. It will be the first direct metro-airport connection in southern Italy, completing the integrated port-airport-rail network on Line 1. There will also be extensive park-and-ride facilities for those arriving by car who wish to continue by metro to the city centre.
To reach the city centre quickly and conveniently, you can take a taxi from the Arrivals area. Naples operates fixed, predetermined tariffs set by the municipality (tariff schedule updated in 2024), including all supplements: night surcharge, holiday surcharge, luggage, pets and radio call. Always ask for the fixed tariff at the start of your journey.
The main fixed urban tariffs to/from the airport are:
The main fixed out-of-town tariffs (per vehicle):
A Shared Taxi service is also available, identifiable by the “TAXI Collettivo” sign on the windscreen. It connects the airport with Central Station and Molo Beverello at a cost of €6.00 per person (luggage included). Departure takes place within 15 minutes of the first three passengers arriving. The service is available in the “Pick-up” parking area approximately 100 metres from the Arrivals Exits.
An alternative to TAXIs is to book in advance a private transfer to or from Naples Airport airport. A driver will pick you up at the airport arrivals (thus avoiding taxi queues), at your hotel or wherever you prefer, to take you to the desired address.
It is the best solution if you do not want to waste time, do not want to use public transport, have a lot of luggage or are travelling in a group. To book a private transfer to or from Naples Airport airport visit this site.
If you want to travel to other locations outside Naples, we recommend hiring a car.
To rent a car in Naples we always recommend comparing the rates of all companies with DiscoverCars because in our opinion it offers the best prices, allows cancellation up to 48 hours before rental and offers a very cheap comprehensive insurance policy.
Buses depart from Naples airport to the main towns and localities in the area. Curreri Viaggi operates a direct service to the Sorrento Peninsula with stops at Pompeii, Castellammare di Stabia, Vico Equense, Meta, Piano di Sorrento, Sant’Agnello and Sorrento (booking required; it’s recommended to book at least 5 hours before your flight).
Flixbus offers connections to various Italian and European cities. There are services from the airport leading directly to both coastal destinations, such as Positano and Amalfi, and other Campanian towns such as Pompeii and Herculaneum.
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