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Brindisi Airport

Also known as: BDS Airport, Salento Airport, Brindisi Salento Airport, Brindisi Papola Casale Airport, Papola Casale Airport.

BDS · LIBR · Brindisi

Airport facts

Name
Brindisi Airport
IATA code
BDS
ICAO code
LIBR
City
Brindisi
Country
Italy
Address
Contrada Baroncino, 72100 Brindisi BR, Italy
Coordinates
40.6576, 17.9470
Time zone
Europe/Rome
Terminals
One passenger terminal, with arrivals on the ground floor and security and departure gates on the first floor

About Brindisi Airport

Brindisi Airport (BDS) is the airport for Brindisi, Lecce and the Salento peninsula, at the southern end of Puglia in Italy. Its official Italian name is Aeroporto del Salento, and it is also known as Papola Casale, after the district where it stands. It handled about 3.4 million passengers in 2024.

Ryanair flies the most routes, to cities across Italy and Europe, alongside ITA Airways, which links Brindisi with Rome Fiumicino and Milan Linate. easyJet, Swiss, Wizz Air and Eurowings fly year-round, and in summer British Airways, Aer Lingus, Brussels Airlines, Transavia, Volotea and other airlines add routes from London, Dublin, Brussels, Paris and more.

All flights use one terminal, with arrivals and baggage claim on the ground floor and security and the departure gates on the first floor.

The airport stands about 6 km (4 miles) north of Brindisi city center and its port, a 10 to 15 minute drive. From here, travelers head south to Lecce, about 40 km away, and the beaches and towns of the Salento, or northwest to Ostuni and the countryside masserie of the Adriatic coast.

Airport operator, runways and traffic

Operator

Aeroporti di Puglia

Passengers per year

About 3.4 million in 2024

Runways

Two: 13/31, 3,048 m, and 05/23, 1,796 m

Terminal

One passenger terminal with 13 departure gates

Location

Casale, about 6 km north of Brindisi city center

Arrival tips for Brindisi Airport

Flights from Italy and other Schengen countries arrive without passport checks. If you come from outside the Schengen area, such as the UK, you line up at passport control, where non-EU travelers are registered in the EU Entry/Exit System (EES).

Brindisi has one terminal, so there is no terminal to choose. Baggage claim and customs lead into the arrivals hall on the ground floor, where you find ATMs, tourist information and the car rental desks. In summer the terminal gets busy, so allow extra time at baggage claim.

Official taxis wait outside the arrivals exit. The STP Brindisi airport bus runs to Brindisi railway station, the city center and the port, and Pugliairbus coaches leave for Lecce and Taranto a few times a day. Pre-booked drivers usually meet you in the arrivals hall.

Italy is on Central European Time and uses the euro.

Ground transportation

The STP bus is the cheap way into Brindisi; for Lecce, Ostuni or a masseria with luggage, a taxi or pre-booked car saves changes and waiting.

  • STP bus to Brindisi station and port

    STP Brindisi runs an airport bus about every 30 minutes, from early morning until around midnight, to Brindisi railway station, the city center and the Costa Morena port. The station is about 10 to 15 minutes away, and trains continue to Lecce and Bari.

  • Pugliairbus to Lecce

    COTRAP's Pugliairbus coaches link the airport with Lecce in about 40 minutes, and with Taranto and Bari airport. There are only a few departures a day, so check the timetable before you land.

  • Taxi from Brindisi airport

    Official taxis wait outside the arrivals exit and reach Brindisi city center in 10 to 15 minutes. Longer trips to Lecce or Ostuni are charged by the meter or agreed before you set off.

  • Car rental

    Several international and local car rental companies have desks in the arrivals area, and the SS379 highway runs past the airport toward Ostuni and Bari and south toward Lecce.

  • Private transfer

    A pre-booked driver meets you in the arrivals hall and drives straight to your address in Brindisi, Lecce, Ostuni or the countryside, which suits families, groups and late arrivals.

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Terminals

Passenger Terminal

The single terminal for all domestic, Schengen and non-Schengen flights, with arrivals and baggage claim on the ground floor and security and departure gates on the first floor.

Airlines and destinations

All airlines use the single passenger terminal.

Aer Lingus Passenger Terminal

Dublin (seasonal)

Air Dolomiti Passenger Terminal

Munich (seasonal)

British Airways Passenger Terminal

London Heathrow (seasonal)

Brussels Airlines Passenger Terminal

Brussels (seasonal)

Discover Airlines Passenger Terminal

Frankfurt (seasonal)

easyJet Passenger Terminal

Basel/Mulhouse, Geneva, Milan Malpensa, London Gatwick (seasonal), Lyon (seasonal), Milan Linate (seasonal), Paris Orly (seasonal)

Eurowings Passenger Terminal

Stuttgart, Cologne/Bonn (seasonal), Düsseldorf (seasonal)

ITA Airways Passenger Terminal

Milan Linate, Rome Fiumicino

Luxair Passenger Terminal

Luxembourg (seasonal)

Neos Passenger Terminal

Milan Malpensa, Verona (seasonal)

Ryanair Passenger Terminal

Bologna, Brussels Charleroi, Eindhoven, Gdańsk, London Stansted, Manchester, Milan Bergamo, Milan Malpensa, Paris Beauvais, Perugia, Pisa, Rome Fiumicino, Trieste, Turin, Verona and more

SkyAlps Passenger Terminal

Bolzano (seasonal)

Smartwings Passenger Terminal

Prague (seasonal)

Swiss Passenger Terminal

Geneva, Zurich

Transavia Passenger Terminal

Paris Orly, Rotterdam/The Hague (seasonal)

TUI fly Belgium Passenger Terminal

Brussels (seasonal)

TUI fly Netherlands Passenger Terminal

Amsterdam (seasonal)

Volotea Passenger Terminal

Nantes (seasonal)

Wizz Air Passenger Terminal

Bucharest, Warsaw Modlin, Katowice (seasonal)

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi

    Free Wi-Fi covers the terminal on the AdP_FreeWifi network.

  • ATMs

    ATMs are on both the public side of the terminal and past security.

  • Currency exchange

    A currency exchange counter is in the terminal, near the ticket desks.

  • Food and drink

    Bars and cafés serve coffee, snacks and Puglian sandwiches on both sides of security; none is open through the night.

  • Shops and duty free

    Shops and duty free are in the departures area past security.

  • Pharmacy and first aid

    The terminal has a pharmacy and a first aid service.

  • Tourist information

    A tourist information office is in the terminal.

  • Car rental

    Car rental companies have desks in the arrivals area, with their own building beside the terminal.

Accessibility and passenger assistance

  • Requesting assistance

    Assistance for passengers with reduced mobility is free. Request it through your airline or travel agent when you book, and at least 48 hours before you fly.

  • Sala Amica

    A dedicated assistance room, the Sala Amica, where passengers who need help can wait and be accompanied to boarding, with tactile signage for visually impaired travelers.

  • Reduced mobility

    Ramps, elevators and accessible restrooms serve both floors of the terminal.

Parking

Aeroporti di Puglia runs the parking at Brindisi; check availability and current rates on the airport website before you travel.

Covered parking in front of the terminal

A covered parking lot faces the terminal and is linked to it by covered walkways, for short and longer stays.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Brindisi airport from the city center?

Brindisi Airport is about 6 km (4 miles) north of Brindisi city center, in the Casale district. A taxi or pre-booked car takes 10 to 15 minutes, and the STP airport bus reaches the railway station in about the same time before continuing to the city center and the Costa Morena port.

How far is Brindisi airport from Lecce?

Lecce is about 40 km (25 miles) south of Brindisi Airport, usually a 35 to 45 minute drive on the SS613 highway. Pugliairbus coaches run direct to Lecce in about 40 minutes a few times a day, or you can take the STP bus to Brindisi station and a regional train from there.

Is Brindisi airport the same as Salento airport?

Yes. Brindisi Airport's official Italian name is Aeroporto del Salento, and it is also called Papola Casale after the district where it stands. Its code is BDS. It is the main airport for Brindisi, Lecce and the Salento peninsula, so any flight to Salento lands here.

Is Brindisi airport the same as Bari airport?

No. Puglia has two main airports. Brindisi Airport (BDS) serves Brindisi, Lecce and the Salento in the south of the region, while Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) is more than 100 km farther northwest and serves Bari and central Puglia. Check the airport code on your ticket before you plan your onward trip.

How many terminals does Brindisi airport have?

Brindisi Airport has one passenger terminal for every domestic, Schengen and non-Schengen flight. Arrivals and baggage claim are on the ground floor, and security and the 13 departure gates are on the first floor. Because there is only one building, everyone who lands exits into the same arrivals hall.

Is there a bus from Brindisi airport to the city and the port?

Yes. STP Brindisi runs an airport bus about every 30 minutes from early morning until around midnight. It stops at Brindisi railway station, about 10 to 15 minutes away, then the city center along Via del Mare and the Costa Morena port, where ferries dock, about 30 minutes from the airport.

Is there a bus from Brindisi airport to Lecce?

Yes. COTRAP's Pugliairbus coaches run from Brindisi Airport to Lecce in about 40 minutes, but there are only a few departures a day, so check the timetable before you land. Another option is the STP bus to Brindisi station and a regional train to Lecce, which takes about 30 minutes.

Is there a train from Brindisi airport?

Not yet. A rail link connecting the airport with the Adriatic railway line has been under construction since 2023. Until it opens, take the STP airport bus to Brindisi railway station, about 10 to 15 minutes away, where regional trains run south to Lecce and north to Ostuni and Bari.

How do I get from Brindisi airport to Ostuni?

Ostuni, the white town on the hills above the Adriatic, is about 35 km northwest of the airport, usually a 30 to 40 minute drive on the SS379. By public transportation, take the STP bus to Brindisi station and a regional train to Ostuni, then a local bus or taxi up to the old town.

Where do I find a taxi at Brindisi airport?

Official taxis wait at the stand outside the arrivals exit on the ground floor. The ride to Brindisi city center takes 10 to 15 minutes. Trips farther afield, to Lecce, Ostuni or a masseria in the countryside, are charged by the meter or agreed with the driver before you set off.

Which airlines fly to Brindisi?

Ryanair flies the most routes from Brindisi, across Italy and Europe, and ITA Airways links it with Rome Fiumicino and Milan Linate. easyJet, Swiss, Wizz Air and Eurowings fly year-round, and in summer British Airways, Aer Lingus, Brussels Airlines, Transavia, Volotea, Luxair and others add seasonal routes.

What do I need to enter Italy at Brindisi airport?

Italy is in the Schengen area, so flights from other Schengen countries arrive without passport checks, and arrivals from outside it, such as the UK, go through passport control. Non-EU travelers are registered in the EU Entry/Exit System (EES), with fingerprints and a photo. Check the visa rules for your nationality before you fly.

Where can I park at Brindisi airport?

A covered parking lot faces the terminal at Brindisi Airport and is linked to it by covered walkways, so you can walk to check-in without crossing the road outside. Aeroporti di Puglia runs the parking; check availability and current rates on the airport website before you travel.

Why book with Airport Transportation?

We provide private transportation from any airport to any hotel at the best price, and we are licensed with complete insurance liability.

Is the transportation private or shared?

Airport Transportation provides private transportation only, in vans, luxury SUVs, or semi-buses.

Are prices per person or per vehicle?

Prices on our website are per vehicle, not per person, based on a range of passengers.

How many people can a van carry?

Regular vans carry up to 9 passengers, semi-buses up to 16, and luxury SUVs up to 6 passengers.

How do I find you at the airport?

Walk all the way out of the airport. You'll see representatives holding boards. Look for the Airport Transportation logo or your name.

What kind of vehicles do you use?

Commonly Toyota Hiace, Volkswagen Transporter, Mercedes Sprinter, Volkswagen Crafter, Chevrolet Tahoe, and Chevrolet Suburban.

Do you have insurance?

Yes. We carry insurance with complete liability for all passengers while using our services.

Do you provide baby seats?

Baby seats are provided with prior notice, subject to availability, one seat maximum per vehicle.

How far in advance should I book?

You can book any time in advance; we suggest one week to one day ahead. Same-day reservations are available.

What payment methods are accepted?

PayPal is our main payment method; a cash option is also available when booking through our website. Credit cards are accepted through PayPal.

Do vehicles have air conditioning?

Yes. For your comfort all our units have air conditioning.

What if my flight is delayed?

During booking we ask for your airline and flight number so we can track delays and wait for you.

Can I make stops during my ride?

Yes, you can add an extra stop to your service during the booking process.

Do children pay differently than adults?

No. Prices are set per passenger range or per vehicle, not per age.

Is my reservation refundable?

Yes. Cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before your pick-up and you are refunded in full. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before service are not refundable.

Do drivers speak English?

Yes. While their English may not be native-level, drivers have the skills to communicate with passengers.

Are tips mandatory?

Tips are not mandatory but are highly recommended; drivers earn them through service quality.

What currencies are accepted?

All prices are in USD. Via PayPal you can pay in almost any currency; cash payments accept USD only.

Are pets allowed?

We can transport domestic pets kept in cages that fit in a normal vehicle.

Is there room for luggage?

Yes. There is plenty of room for one suitcase and one carry-on per person.

What is included in the price?

Every private transfer includes a professional, licensed driver; an insured, well-maintained vehicle; real-time flight monitoring; meet-and-greet service at arrivals; and door-to-door service with no hidden fees added after booking. Your fixed price covers the full route to your destination.

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