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Southern Italy's gateway serving the Campania region.
Opened
1910
Location
Naples, Italy
Naples International Airport (IATA: NAP, ICAO: LIRN), also known as Capodichino Airport, is the primary airport serving Naples and the broader Campania region of southern Italy. It is one of the busiest airports in Italy by passenger traffic, handling over 10 million passengers annually in recent pre-pandemic years.
The airport sits approximately 7 kilometres north of Naples city centre, on the site of a former military airfield at Capodichino. It serves as an important hub for both leisure and business travel, connecting Naples with major European cities and offering intercontinental routes. The airport is managed by GESAC S.p.A.
Given its proximity to major tourist destinations such as Pompeii, the Amalfi Coast, Capri, and the Phlegraean Fields, Naples International Airport plays a vital strategic role in the regional tourism economy.
Terminals
The airport operates a single terminal building that handles both domestic and international passengers.
Getting to & from
The airport is connected to the Naples city centre via the Alibus shuttle service, taxis, and car hire, while rail links via the nearby Napoli Centrale station provide broader regional connectivity.
Airlines here
Major carriers operating here include Ryanair, easyJet, Wizz Air, ITA Airways, Vueling, and various other European and intercontinental airlines.
Notable facts
- ›The airport traces its origins to 1910 when it was established as a military airfield at Capodichino.
- ›It is managed by GESAC S.p.A., which also manages Salerno Costa d'Amare Airport.
- ›Naples Airport serves as a key gateway to UNESCO World Heritage sites including Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast.
- ›The airport has a single runway (06/24) approximately 2,628 metres in length.
- ›Passenger numbers exceeded 10 million annually before the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted air travel.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
