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Verona Villafranca Airport

Also known as: Verona Airport, VRN Airport, Villafranca Airport, Valerio Catullo Airport, Catullo Airport.

VRN · LIPX · Verona

Airport facts

Name
Verona Villafranca Airport
IATA code
VRN
ICAO code
LIPX
City
Verona
Country
Italy
Address
Caselle di Sommacampagna, 37066 Sommacampagna (VR), Italy
Coordinates
45.3964, 10.8881
Time zone
Europe/Rome
Terminals
Two adjoining buildings: Terminal 1 for departures, enlarged in 2026, and Terminal 2 for arrivals

About Verona Villafranca Airport

Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN), named after the Roman poet Valerio Catullo, is the airport for Verona, in the Veneto region of northern Italy, and for the eastern and southern shores of Lake Garda. It stands at Caselle di Sommacampagna, about 10 km (6 miles) southwest of Verona city center, beside the junction of the A4 Milan–Venice and A22 Brenner highways.

Most flights link Verona with other Italian cities and with Europe. Ryanair and Volotea fly the most routes, Air Dolomiti connects to the Lufthansa hubs in Munich and Frankfurt, and British Airways, easyJet, Jet2.com and TUI bring many travelers from the UK. Neos adds seasonal holiday flights to the Mediterranean, Egypt and the Caribbean. The airport handled about 4 million passengers in 2025.

Departures and arrivals use two adjoining buildings: an enlarged departures terminal, rebuilt under the Romeo project completed in 2026, and the arrivals terminal next to it.

From the airport, most travelers head into Verona's historic center around the Arena and Piazza Bra, or west to the Lake Garda towns of Peschiera del Garda, Lazise, Bardolino and Sirmione. The drive into Verona usually takes 15 to 20 minutes.

Airport operator, runways and traffic

Operator

Aeroporto Valerio Catullo di Verona Villafranca S.p.A.

Passengers per year

About 4.0 million in 2025

Runway

One, 04/22, 3,068 m, with ILS Category IIIb for low-visibility landings

Terminals

Departures terminal (Terminal 1) and arrivals terminal (Terminal 2), side by side

Civil flights since

1961

Arrival tips for Verona Villafranca Airport

Flights from Italy and other Schengen countries arrive without passport checks. If you fly in from outside the Schengen area, such as the UK, Ireland or Egypt, you go through passport control first, where non-EU travelers are registered in the EU Entry/Exit System.

All arriving passengers come into Terminal 2, the arrivals building, so there is no terminal to choose. After baggage claim you walk through customs into the arrivals hall, where Lost and Found and the meeting area are.

Outside Terminal 2 you find the taxi stand, the stop for the ATV airport bus to Verona Porta Nuova station, and, a short walk away, the car rental offices. There is no railway station at the airport, so travelers going on by train take the bus or a taxi to Porta Nuova. In summer, seasonal ATV buses also run to towns on Lake Garda. Pre-booked drivers usually meet you in the arrivals hall.

Italy is on Central European Time and uses the euro.

Ground transportation

The airport bus is the cheapest way into Verona; a taxi or pre-booked car is easier with luggage, at night or for Lake Garda.

  • Airport bus to Verona Porta Nuova

    ATV line 199 runs nonstop from outside Terminal 2 to Verona Porta Nuova railway station in about 15 minutes, every 20 minutes at busy times and less often in the evening. From the station, city buses and trains continue onward.

  • Taxi from Verona airport

    Taxis wait at the stand outside Terminal 2 and reach central Verona in about 15 minutes. They go door to door, but lines can form when several flights land together.

  • Seasonal bus to Lake Garda

    From June to September, ATV buses link the airport with Lake Garda towns such as Peschiera del Garda, Lazise, Bardolino and Garda. They run about hourly and stop often, so the ride is slow with luggage.

  • Private transfer

    A pre-booked car meets you in the arrivals hall and drives straight to your hotel in Verona or on Lake Garda, useful for families, groups and late arrivals.

  • Car rental

    Hertz, Avis, Europcar, Sixt and other companies have offices a short walk from Terminal 2. Note that Verona's historic center is a limited traffic zone closed to most private cars.

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Terminals

Terminal 1

The departures terminal, with check-in, a first-floor security area and gates for every airline. It was enlarged under the Romeo project, completed in February 2026, to 19 gates.

Terminal 2

The arrivals terminal, opened in 2006 next to Terminal 1, with baggage claim, the arrivals hall, the taxi stand and the car rental desks.

Airlines and destinations

All airlines depart from Terminal 1 and arrive at Terminal 2.

Aer Lingus

Dublin (seasonal)

Air Cairo

Cairo, Luxor (seasonal)

Air Dolomiti

Frankfurt, Munich

Air France

Paris Charles de Gaulle (seasonal)

airBaltic

Riga (seasonal)

British Airways

London Gatwick

easyJet

Bristol, London Gatwick, Manchester

Eurowings

Cologne/Bonn, Düsseldorf, Hamburg (seasonal)

Finnair

Helsinki (seasonal)

Icelandair

Reykjavík

Jet2.com

Manchester; seasonal Belfast, Birmingham, Bristol, East Midlands, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, London and Newcastle

Neos

Cancún, Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, Heraklion, La Romana, Malé, Marsa Alam, Montego Bay, Mykonos, Palma de Mallorca, Paris, Santorini, Sharm El Sheikh, Tenerife, Zanzibar and more

Norwegian

Oslo (seasonal)

Royal Air Maroc

Casablanca (seasonal)

Ryanair

Bari, Birmingham, Brindisi, Brussels, Cagliari, Catania, Dublin, Lamezia Terme, London, Madrid, Manchester, Naples, Palermo, Tirana, Valencia and more

Sky Alps

Brač, Mostar, Zadar (seasonal)

Transavia

Amsterdam (seasonal)

TUI Airways

Birmingham, Bristol, Glasgow, London, Manchester, Newcastle (seasonal)

Volotea

Barcelona, Bilbao, Cagliari, Catania, Comiso, Heraklion, Lampedusa, Madrid, Málaga, Menorca, Olbia, Palermo, Paris, Prague, Seville and more

Wizz Air

Catania, Chișinău, Kraków, Tirana; seasonal Gdańsk and Poznań

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi

    Free Wi-Fi is available in the terminals.

  • Shops and duty free

    A shopping gallery in the departures terminal sells books, fashion, gifts, local food and wine, with duty free for travelers leaving the EU.

  • Restaurants and bars

    Bars, restaurants and snack outlets are in the departures terminal, before and after security.

  • ATMs and currency exchange

    ATMs and a currency exchange desk are in the terminal.

  • Lost and Found

    The Lost and Found office is in the arrivals area of Terminal 2.

  • Car rental

    Car rental offices are a short walk from the Terminal 2 arrivals exit.

  • Baby care

    Baby changing rooms and a children's play area are available.

  • First aid

    Emergency first aid is available at the airport.

Airport lounges

  • Catullo Lounge, Terminal 1

    Airside in the departures terminal, past security, open daily from 6:00 to 21:00. Open to eligible airline passengers, frequent flyers and lounge-membership holders such as Priority Pass, and to other passengers who buy an entry ticket.

Accessibility and passenger assistance

  • Requesting assistance

    Assistance for passengers with reduced mobility is free under EU rules. Request it through your airline or travel agent at least 48 hours before you fly.

  • Reduced mobility

    Airport staff can help you from the curb or parking lot through check-in, security and boarding, and on arrival through baggage claim to the exit. The terminals have elevators and accessible restrooms.

  • Accessible parking

    Spaces for disabled drivers are in the covered parking garage opposite the terminal entrance, which has elevators.

Parking

The airport's official parking lots can be booked online in advance.

Short stay Arrivals and Departures

Short-stay areas beside the arrivals and departures terminals for drop-offs and pickups.

P1 and P1 Bis

Open-air parking lots about a minute's walk from the terminals.

P2

Covered parking garage about two minutes from the terminals, with P2 Bis open-air beside it.

P3, P4 and P4 Bis

Open-air (P3, P4) parking lots and the covered P4 Bis garage about three minutes from the terminals.

Low Cost

The farthest open-air parking lot, about five minutes from the terminals.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Verona airport from the city center?

Verona Villafranca Airport is about 10 km (6 miles) southwest of Verona city center, at Caselle di Sommacampagna. A taxi or car takes about 15 to 20 minutes to the historic center around the Arena, and the ATV airport bus reaches Verona Porta Nuova railway station in about 15 minutes, from where city buses continue into the old town.

Is Verona airport the same as Villafranca or Catullo airport?

Yes. Verona Villafranca Airport, code VRN, is also called Villafranca Airport, after the nearby town of Villafranca di Verona, and Valerio Catullo Airport, after the Roman poet born in Verona. It is the only commercial airport serving Verona, so any flight to Verona lands here.

Is Verona the closest airport to Lake Garda?

Verona is the closest major airport to the southern and eastern shores of Lake Garda. Towns such as Peschiera del Garda, Lazise, Bardolino and Sirmione are usually 25 to 40 minutes away by car. The northern end of the lake, around Riva del Garda and Malcesine, is a longer drive along the shore or the A22 highway.

How do I get from Verona airport to Lake Garda?

The quickest way is by taxi or pre-booked car, which drives door to door to your hotel on the lake. From June to September, seasonal ATV buses also run from the airport to towns such as Peschiera del Garda, Lazise, Bardolino and Garda, about hourly. Outside summer, travelers usually take the airport bus to Porta Nuova and a train or bus from there.

Is there a bus from Verona airport to the train station?

Yes. ATV line 199 runs nonstop between the airport and Verona Porta Nuova railway station in about 15 minutes. Buses leave from outside Terminal 2 about every 20 minutes at busy times and less often in the evening, from early morning until late evening. Tickets can be bought online, from machines or with a card on board.

Is there a train station at Verona airport?

No. Verona Villafranca Airport has no railway station of its own. Travelers going on by train take the ATV airport bus or a taxi to Verona Porta Nuova, about 15 minutes away, where trains leave for Venice, Milan, Bologna and the Brenner line north to Austria and Germany.

How many terminals does Verona airport have?

Verona airport has two adjoining buildings. Terminal 1 handles departures, with check-in, security and the gates, and was enlarged under the Romeo project completed in February 2026. Terminal 2 handles all arrivals, with baggage claim, the arrivals hall, the taxi stand and the bus stop.

Which airlines fly to Verona?

Ryanair and Volotea fly the most routes from Verona, across Italy and Europe. Air Dolomiti links the city with Munich and Frankfurt, British Airways and easyJet fly to London Gatwick, and Jet2.com and TUI add many UK routes, mostly in summer. Neos flies holiday routes, and Wizz Air, Icelandair, Aer Lingus and other airlines add more.

Where is the taxi stand at Verona airport?

Taxis wait at the stand outside the Terminal 2 arrivals exit. Several Verona taxi companies serve the airport, including Radiotaxi Catullo, and the ride to the historic center takes about 15 minutes. A taxi goes door to door, which is easiest with luggage or if your hotel is inside the old town's limited traffic zone.

What do I need to enter Italy at Verona airport?

Italy is in the Schengen area, so flights from other Schengen countries arrive without passport checks. Arrivals from outside it, such as the UK, Ireland or Egypt, go through passport control, where non-EU travelers are registered in the EU Entry/Exit System (EES), fully operational since 10 April 2026. Check the visa rules for your nationality before you fly.

Is there a lounge at Verona airport?

Yes. The Catullo Lounge is airside in the departures terminal, past security, and is open daily from 6:00 to 21:00. Eligible airline passengers, frequent flyers and holders of lounge memberships such as Priority Pass may enter, and other passengers can buy an entry ticket. Entry is allowed up to three hours before departure.

Where can I park at Verona airport?

The airport runs several official parking lots: short-stay areas at arrivals and departures, open-air P1, P3 and P4 within a few minutes' walk, covered P2 and P4 Bis, and a Low Cost parking lot slightly farther away. Spaces can be booked online in advance, and accessible spaces are in the covered parking garage opposite the terminal.

Can I rent a car at Verona airport?

Yes. Hertz, Avis, Europcar, Sixt and several other companies have offices a short walk from the Terminal 2 arrivals exit. A car is useful for touring Lake Garda and the Valpolicella wine area, but Verona's historic center is a limited traffic zone (ZTL) closed to private cars without a permit, so check parking with your hotel.

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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