Naples International Airport (officially known as Ugo Niutta) (NAP)

Overview

Officially known as Ugo Niutta, Naples International Airport is the main airport for flights to Naples. One of the busiest airports in Italy, the facility handles more than 5.5 million passengers each year. Located 3.7 miles (6km) northeast of central Naples, the airport is made up of two terminal buildings, one of which serves passenger flights.

Like most Italian airports, Naples International Airport can get crowded and chaotic at times, however the staff is friendly and efficient, and processing times are remarkably quick most days. The facilities are basic, but clean and well-kept, with a variety of shops and restaurants to entertain passengers while they wait for their flights.

Flights to Naples International Airport come from destinations across Europe and North Africa, including Dublin, Athens, Bucharest, London, Copenhagen, Madrid, Geneva, Moscow, Ibiza, Malta, Tunis, Istanbul, Paris, Barcelona, Prague and Tel Aviv.

Location

The airport is located five miles (8km) north of the city centre.

Getting to the city

Taxi: Taxis offer fixed rates for destinations within the city. A trip to the centre of town takes 5-10 minutes, depending on traffic.

Bus: The Alibus travels to two stops in Naples, namely Stazione Centrale and Piazza Municipio. Tickets can be purchased onboard for €3.

Time

GMT +1 (GMT +2 between the last Sunday in March and the Saturday before the last Sunday in September).

Contacts

+39 081 751 5055; +39 081 789 6662 or +39 081 789 6277. Flight enquiries: +39 081 751 5471.

Car rental

Car rental companies at Naples International Airport include Avis, Budget, Europcar, Dollar, Hertz, Locauto, Maggiore, SicilybyCar, Sixt and Tagarent. Representatives of each operator have desks in the Arrivals Hall.

Airport Taxis

Taxis are available from the stand in front of the arrivals concourse, and cost approximately €20. The journey to the city centre takes around 30 minutes.

Transfer between terminals

The terminals are within walking distance of each other; however, Terminal 1 is for scheduled airlines and Terminal 2 is generally used for charter flights.

Facilities

Money and communications: ATMs, currency exchange and postal service.

Luggage: There are lost luggage, lost property and left luggage facilities.

Conference and business: Located on the first floor, the Telelink Internet Centre offers access to the Internet, workstations, photocopiers, scanners, telephones and faxes. Meeting rooms feature videoconferencing equipment and catering services are available on request. There are also a number of VIP lounges that can accommodate small gatherings.

Other facilities: A medical centre is located in Arrivals.

Wi-fi: Wi-fi is available at gate areas 1-10, as well as at Ciao Self-service Restaurant. Prepaid cards can be purchased at the Sunstore shops in Arrivals and Check-in.

Information: Both flight- and tourism-related information can be acquired at the customer service desk on the ground floor in Arrivals.

Shopping: Naples International offers a fair range of options in the way of shopping, especially when it comes to clothing and fashion accessories. Outlets before security include Chilli and Co., Sole and Vista, Camomilla Italia, Travel Masters, Napolimania and Fattorie Garofalo; while post-security stores include Obikà, Feltrinelli Express, Pasticceria Bellavia, Roberto Giannotti, Aeronautica Militare, Tramontano, Carthusia, Yamamay, stopARTEndo Museum Shop, Carpisa and Titoli.

Food and Drink: Order a freshly made pizza and a can of cold soda at Air Café, or pick and grab your own dishes at self-service restaurant Ciao. For coffee and pastries, head over to Blu Bar, Tentazioni, Puro Gusto or The Island Café; then, top off with an authentic Italian Gelato ice cream at La Piazzetta.

Parking

Parking consists of 1,400 spaces. Short-term parking at Naples International Airport starts at €3.50 per hour and goes up to €32 per day. Mid-term parking is €3 per hour and €16 per day. Long-term parking is €2.50 per hour, €12 per day (€10 after the first four days), and €69 per week.

Departure Tax

None.

Website

www.naples-airport.com and www.gesac.it

Airlines

Flights to Naples International Airport are available via Alitalia, Aer Lingus, British Airways, easyJet, Air Berlin, Air France, Spanair, Thomas Cooke Airlines, Air Italy, Air Malta, Turkish Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Germanwings, Iberia, Israir, Lufthansa, Luxair, Thompson Airways, Vueling, Wizz Air and XL Airways France.

Internet

Prepaid wifi is available at gates 1-10, as well as Ciao Self-Service Restaurant.

Business Lounges

The Telelink Internet Centre is located on the first floor and offers services like internet-ready workstations, phones, copy, fax and scanning. Meeting rooms with audi-visual and teleconferencing equipment are available on request.

Naples International Airport Taxis: the taxi fares above are intended as a guideline only.