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Bologna G Marconi Airport (BLQ)

Location: The airport is located four miles (6km) north-east of Bologna city centre.
Time: GMT +1 (GMT +2 between the last Sunday in March and the Saturday before the last Sunday in September).
Contacts: Information desk: +39 051-6479615.
Transfer between terminals: The terminals are within easy walking distance of each other.
Getting to the city: The Aerobus service (fare €4.50) connects to Bologna's central railway station, which is a few miles from the airport. From the station local buses, trains and taxis are available. There are also bus connections available from the airport to Modena and Siena. Taxis are also available at the airport for transport to the city centre.
Car rental: Car hire companies include Avis, Europcar, Sixt, Autovia, Hertz and Thrifty.
Facilities: Facilities at the airport include bars, restaurants and shops (including duty-free), left-luggage facilities, Internet access and VIP lounges. There are also banks, ATMs and bureaux de change. Disabled facilities are good and wheelchairs can be arranged through the airlines.
Parking: Short- and long-term parking is available.
Departure Tax: None.
Website: www.bologna-airport.it
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Milan Linate Airport (LIN)

Location: The airport is situated four miles (7km) from downtown Milan.
Time: GMT +1 (GMT +2 between the last Sunday in March and the Saturday before the last Sunday in September).
Contacts: Tel: +39 02 7485 2200.
Transfer between terminals:
Getting to the city: Starfly (+39 02 5858 7237) and ATM (+39 800 80 8181) buses leave regularly for the Central Station in Milan and the Piazza San Babila underground station; the journey takes 30 minutes and costs €2. Taxi services are available outside the arrivals hall and car rental is also available.
Car rental: Car rental is available from Avis, Europcar, Hertz, Thrifty and other local representatives.
Airport Taxis: Taxi services are available outside the arrivals hall. The journey to the city centre costs around €15 and will take 20 to 40 minutes depending on traffic conditions. Shared taxis are available which can reduce the cost.
Facilities: Facilities at the airport include banks and bureaux de change, ATMs, a post office, wireless Internet, and a variety of cafes and restaurants. In addition, as one would expect in Milan, the shopping is excellent.
Parking: Short- and long-term, as well as valet parking, is available.
Departure Tax: None.
Website: www.sea-aeroportimilano.it/en/
See full guide to Milan Linate Airport

Milan Malpensa International Airport (MXP)

Location: The airport is located 28 miles (45km) north-west of Milan.
Time: GMT +1 (GMT +2 from the last Sunday in March to the Saturday before the last Sunday in September).
Contacts: Tel: +39 02 7485 2200.
Transfer between terminals: The two terminals are connected by a free shuttle bus.
Getting to the city: Malpensa Bus Express (+39 02 3391 0794) and Malpensa Shuttle Air Pullman (+39 02 5858 3185) buses leave every 60 minutes to Porta Garibaldi Station and Stazione Centrale (the central rail station); the journey takes around an hour, and costs about €5. Ferrovie Nord Milano trains and Trenitalia trains run every 30 minutes from Terminal 1 to Milano Cardona Station; a ticket costs €9, and the journey takes 50 minutes. Taxis are available outside Arrivals and cost about €70 to central Milan, taking around 50 minutes. Car hire is also available.
Car rental: Car hire companies include Europcar, Hertz, Maggiore-National, Avis and Sixt.
Airport Taxis: Metered taxis are available outside Arrivals and cost about €70 to central Milan, taking around 50 minutes. Ensure the taxi has a sticker on the windscreen saying 'Taxi autorizzato per il servizio aeroportuale lombardo'. This denotes the metre is adjusted for the route and that you will pay the displayed fare. Reserve a taxi in advance by calling (0)3 293 890 448.
Facilities: Facilities include a bank, bureau de change, and a wide variety of snack bars and other eateries throughout the airport. In addition, as one would expect in Milan, the shopping is excellent. Other facilities include airline lounges/travel clubs, wireless Internet, left luggage, business services, disabled and first aid facilities, a pharmacy, child facilities, a post office and a tourist information desk.
Parking: Short- and long-term parking, as well as valet parking, is available.
Departure Tax: None.
Website: www.sea-aeroportimilano.it/en/
See full guide to Milan Malpensa Airport

Naples International Airport (NAP)

Location: The airport is located five miles (8km) north of the city centre.
Time: GMT +1 (GMT +2 between the last Sunday in March and the Saturday before the last Sunday in September).
Contacts: Flight enquiries: +39 081 751 5471.
Transfer between terminals: The terminals are within walking distance of each other.
Getting to the city: Buses leave regularly for Napoli Centrale railway station and the city centre. Taxis are also available.
Car rental: The following car hire companies are represented in Arrivals: Avis, Europcar, Hertz, Maggiore, Sixt, Thrifty and several local companies.
Airport Taxis: Taxis are also available and cost approximately €20. the journey to the city centre takes around 30 minutes.
Facilities: There are ATMs and exchange bureaux in both Arrivals and Departures. Other facilities include VIP lounges, restaurants, bars and cafes, shops, meeting facilities, hotel reservations, fax and telephones.
Parking: Short- and long-term parking is available.
Departure Tax: None.
Website: www.naples-airport.com
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Galileo Galilei International Airport (PSA)

Location: The airport is located one mile (2km) north-east of Pisa.
Time: GMT +1 (GMT +2 between the last Sunday in March and the Saturday before the last Sunday in September).
Contacts: +39 050 849 300.
Getting to the city: A bus service travels regularly to Pisa city centre, and trains go to Pisa Centrale station, from where connections can be made to other cities. Taxis are also available, the average fare within Pisa ranges from €4 to €8. Drivers are required to switch on meters before each journey.
Car rental: Car hire companies include Avis, Sixt, Europcar and Hertz and Thrifty.
Facilities: Facilities include left luggage, business services, disabled and First Aid facilities, banks, a bureaux de change and ATMs, bars, duty-free shops, a post office, restaurants and tourist information.
Parking: Short- and long-term parking is available.
Departure Tax: None.
Website: www.pisa-airport.com
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Leonardo da Vinci Airport (FCO)

Location: The airport is 19 miles (30km) south-west of central Rome.
Time: GMT +1 (GMT +2 between the last Sunday in March and the Saturday before the last Sunday in September).
Contacts: Telephone: +39 06 65 951.
Transfer between terminals: A free shuttle service connects the long-term car park and all three terminals.
Getting to the city: The fastest transportation is an express train departing every hour for Termini Station in the centre of Rome or the Sabina-Fiumicino line (FM1) which leaves every 15 minutes; the trip to Termini takes 30 minutes and the fare is around €11 while the FM1 is €5.5 to various destination outside the city centre. There is a late night bus service to Tiburtina Station which can be arranged from near the arrivals terminal. A taxi service costs about €50 for the 40 to 60 minute drive to the city centre and passengers should use metered taxis only.
Car rental: Car hire companies include Avis, Budget, Europcar and Sixt.
Airport Taxis: Only use authorised taxis (white cars with meters). The journey to central Rome will take 40 to 60 minutes and the fare is approximately €40.
Facilities: Facilities include lounges/travel clubs, left luggage, business services, disabled and First Aid facilities, banks, bureaux de change, ATMs, bars, duty-free shops, restaurants and tourist information.
Parking: Short- and long-term parking is available.
Departure Tax: None.
Website: www.adr.it
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Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)

Location: The airport is located 10 miles (16km) north-east of Venice.
Time: GMT +1 (GMT +2 between the last Sunday in March and the Saturday before the last Sunday in September).
Contacts: General information: +39 (0)41 260 6111.
Transfer between terminals: A free shuttle service connects the two terminals.
Getting to the city: Public transport is available from the nearby railway stations of Venice-Santa Lucia and Mestre-Venice, accessible every 20 minutes on scheduled buses from the airport. Helicopter Venice transfers are possible from the airport to various local destinations including Lido, Treviso, Padua and Vicenza. Car rental, taxi and limousine services (041 522 0884) are also available.
Car rental: There are several car hire companies represented at the airport including Avis, Europcar Italia, Hertz and Thrifty.
Airport Taxis: Both regular and water taxis are available from the airport. An authorised (yellow) taxi cab to the city centre takes between 40 minutes and an hour, and costs upwards of €30.
Facilities: Facilities include lounges/travel clubs, baggage/left luggage, business services, disabled and First Aid facilities, banks, bureaux de change, bars, duty-free shops, a chemist, restaurants and tourist information.
Parking: Long- and short-term parking is available.
Departure Tax: None.
Website: www.veniceairport.it
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Giovan Battista Pastine Airport (CIA)

Location: The airport is situated nine miles (15km) southeast of Rome.
Time: GMT +1 (GMT +2 between the last Sunday in March and the Saturday before the last Sunday in September).
Contacts: Tel: +39 06 65951.
Getting to the city: Buses travel between the airport and the Anagnina metro station, as well as to the local train station, from where metros or trains connect to the city centre. Terravision (tel: 06 7949 4572) offers a direct service from the airport to Termini central station, as does the less regular Schiaffini service. There is also a bus shuttle service. Taxis are available for for the 40 minute ride costing €30 which is the quickest and easiest way to get to the city centre although rush hour traffic should be avoided. Metered and official taxis should only be used.
Car rental: Several rental companies have offices in the arrivals hall including Avis, Hertz, Europcar, Thrifty and Sixt.
Airport Taxis: Only use authorised taxis (white cars with meters). The journey to central Rome will take about 40 minutes and the fare is approximately €30.
Facilities: A bank, currency exchange office and ATMs are conveniently located in the airport. Shops, duty-free shopping, bars and restaurants are available, and there is also a post office and medical facilities. Facilities for the disabled are good.
Parking: Short and long-term parking is available.
Departure Tax: None.
Website: www.adr.it
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