Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport

Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport is in Palese, about 8 km (5 miles) northwest of Bari city center. The FR2 train reaches Bari Centrale in about 20 minutes, the Tempesta shuttle takes 25 to 30 minutes, and a taxi or pre-booked car usually takes 20 to 25 minutes, depending on traffic on the ring road.

Yes. Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport stands beside the Palese district of Bari, so many people still call it Bari Palese or Palese Airport. It is named after Pope John Paul II, born Karol Wojtyła. Its code is BRI, and it is the only commercial airport for the city of Bari.

Bari airport has one passenger terminal, opened in 2005, which handles every domestic, Schengen and non-Schengen flight. Arrivals and baggage claim are on the ground floor, and check-in and departures are on the first floor. Because there is only one building, everyone who lands exits into the same arrivals hall.

Yes. Ferrotramviaria's FR2 line runs from the airport station, reached by a walkway from the terminal, to Bari Centrale in about 20 minutes. Trains leave every 20 to 30 minutes from early morning until late evening. At Bari Centrale they use a separate building on Piazza Aldo Moro, so allow time to change to Trenitalia.

Yes, two. The Tempesta shuttle leaves from outside the terminal and reaches Bari Centrale in about 25 to 30 minutes, on a timetable set around the flights. AMTAB city bus line 16 also runs to Piazza Aldo Moro, more cheaply but with many more stops, and it stops running earlier in the evening.

Official taxis wait at the stand outside the arrivals exit. The city of Bari sets fixed fares from the airport to its districts, including the old town, Murat, the port and Bari Centrale, with all surcharges included, as long as the ride makes no stops. Trips beyond the city are charged by the meter or agreed before you set off.

Polignano a Mare and Monopoli are on the coast south of Bari, about 45 to 55 minutes away by road. By public transportation, take the FR2 train to Bari Centrale and change to a Trenitalia regional train along the coast. A taxi or pre-booked car takes you straight to your address, which is easier with luggage.

Alberobello, the town of the trulli, is inland in the Itria Valley, about an hour's drive from the airport. By public transportation, take the train to Bari Centrale and continue with Ferrovie del Sud Est toward Martina Franca, which stops at Alberobello. A taxi or pre-booked car goes door to door to your trullo or hotel.

Matera, in the neighboring region of Basilicata, is about an hour's drive west of the airport. Pugliairbus and Marozzi coaches run from the airport to Matera, and Ferrovie Appulo Lucane trains leave from Bari Centrale, sometimes with a change at Altamura. A taxi or pre-booked car takes you straight to your hotel.

Ryanair and Volotea fly the most routes from Bari, across Italy and Europe, alongside Wizz Air, easyJet, Transavia and ITA Airways, which serves Rome Fiumicino and Milan Linate. Lufthansa, Air France, British Airways and Turkish Airlines fly to their hubs, and United Airlines adds a summer route to Newark.

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, the US or Albania, 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.

No. Puglia has two main airports. Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) serves Bari and central Puglia, including Polignano a Mare, Monopoli and the Itria Valley. Brindisi Airport (BDS), farther south along the Adriatic coast, is closer to Lecce and the Salento. Check the airport code on your ticket before you plan your onward trip.

Apcoa runs the parking lots for Aeroporti di Puglia. P1AB is short-stay parking beside the terminal, P2 is a medium-stay lot close to the terminal, PM is a large medium-stay lot, and P3 is for long stays. P2 and P3 can be booked online ahead of your trip; check current rates on the airport website.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.