Calabria's primary international gateway on Italy's toe.
Opened
1963
Location
Lamezia Terme, Italy
Lamezia Terme Sant'Eufemia International Airport (SUF/LICA) is the main commercial airport serving Calabria, the southernmost region of mainland Italy. Located near the town of Lamezia Terme in the province of Catanzaro, it handles the largest share of passenger traffic in the region and serves as a key link between Calabria and domestic and European destinations.
The airport operates a single terminal building and runway, accommodating both scheduled and charter flights. It serves millions of passengers annually, with traffic peaking significantly during the summer tourism season when Calabria attracts visitors to its coastline and interior.
Carriers such as Ryanair, Wizz Air, easyJet, and ITA Airways operate routes through Lamezia Terme, connecting the region to major Italian and European cities. The airport is managed by SACAL (Società Aeroportuale Calabrese), which also oversees other Calabrian airports.
Terminals
The airport operates a single passenger terminal handling both arrivals and departures for all domestic and international flights.
Getting to & from
The airport is connected to Lamezia Terme city center and the broader Calabrian region by bus services, taxis, and a nearby railway station with connections along the Tyrrhenian coast.
Airlines here
Major airlines serving the airport include Ryanair, easyJet, Wizz Air, and ITA Airways, offering connections to Italian and European destinations.
Notable facts
- ›SACAL (Società Aeroportuale Calabrese) manages the airport along with other airports in Calabria.
- ›It is the busiest airport in Calabria by passenger volume.
- ›The airport sits on the Lamezia plain near the Gulf of Sant'Eufemia on the Tyrrhenian coast.
- ›A dedicated railway halt, Lamezia Terme Aeroporto, provides rail connections near the terminal.
- ›Traffic surges significantly in summer due to Calabria's tourism appeal.
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