Arrival information
What is the main airport called?
Brindisi Airport (BDS)Opens external site in a new window. It is also known as Brindisi Papola Casale Airport and Salento Airport, an airport in Brindisi, in southern Italy, located 6 kilometres from the city centre. The airport is located just outside Brindisi in Puglia, at the heel of Italy's boot and is a good airport to fly to when visiting the Baroque town of Lecce.
Arriving in Brindisi
The welcoming staff at Brindisi Airport will greet you when you land to help with your travel needs. Once you collect your bags from the arrivals area, there are multiple transport options available to get you on your way.
Getting into Brindisi from Brindisi Airport
With a range of transport options available at the airport, travelling into Brendisi or Lecce is easy. Choose from public transport, taxi, car rental, airport transfer or bus. Car hire companies are located at the terminal on the ground floor of Brindisi Airport and you can choose the car that suits your needs from a variety of companies. The airport is about 6 kilometres from Brindisi Airport. The airport is well-connected to the city and other areas in Italy by bus. Aerobus offers a direct scheduled transfer every 11 minutes and takes 20 minutes to get to the city centre. The bus stops at Mille (city centre) and the railway station. Shuttle Italy is an alternative option that connects the airport to various regional destinations. Taxi is a convenient option with the taxi station right in front of the arrivals section. It takes about 30 minutes to reach town, you can jump in a cab or pre-book one online.
Getting around Brindisi
The best ways to get around Brindisi and the Puglia region in southern Italy are car hire, taxis, Uber, train and bus. Hiring a car is a great option to reach the famous Hemmingway beach and the more secluded locations. Within the historic city centre, parking can be tricky so it’s best to park outside the centre and explore it on foot. Bus and trains operate within the region and bus tickets can be bought at any bus station. Taxis and Uber are available in the port town and are a convenient way to get around the town. Walking along the historic palazzi on the seafront is a popular way to take in the sights and watch the fishing boats along the port. You may wish to hire a bike or join one of the many tours.
