BRINDISI AIRPORT (BDS) INFORMATION

Brindisi Airport is located some 6 kilometers or 3.7 miles from the city center is the gateway for southern Italy's Apulia region. The airport is also known as Aeroporto del Salento.

Brindisi Airport came to life as a military airbase in the 1920's and has since been modernised to handle Some 2.47 million passengers in 2018 up from 2.32 million the previous year, an increase of 6.8%. The modern terminal contains shops and cafes, bars and restaurants and an information center, which is located right in front of the arrivals hall. The information center can be contacted on +39 (0) 80 5800 200. The terminal lacks a hotel, but visitors will find plenty of hotels in the nearby city of Brindisi.

Originally named after Antonio Papola, the Italian aviator who died in an aerial accident in 1948 and had a particular connection to the city of Brindisi, the airport is not only a gateway for tourism, but is also used for national defence and to support NATO.

Brindisi on the Adriatic Sea is a historic city with a rich heritage in maritime trade and Brindisi still boasts an important port today, trading mainly with Greece and the Middle East. Among Brindisi's tourist attractions are the Castello Svevo or Castello Grande, which was built by Emperor Frederick II and was once home to Italy's King Victor Emmanuel III in the 20th century.

Forte a Mare, or the Sea Fort that protects Brindisi, was built by King Ferdinand I of Naples in 1491. It stands on the Island S. Andrea, which faces the port of Brindisi. Just outside the city lies the Natural Marine Reserve of the Worldwide Fund for Nature of Torre Guaceto. The Duomo, or Brindisi Cathedral, is one of the city's most iconic landmarks. Built in the 11th and 12th centuries, the original Romanesque cathedral was destroyed in an earthquake in 1743. The citizens of Brindisi rebuilt their cathedral as best as possible and fragments of the original mosaic pavement that ran through the cathedral can still be seen today inside the cathedral.

Arrivals, Departures and Airlines at Brindisi Airport

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Getting to and from Brindisi Airport

A local bus connects the airport with the city of Brindisi. Times are arranged around departures and arrivals. Another bus service links the airport with the city of Lecce. It takes ca. 45 minutes to reach Lecce. The bus stops are just outside the terminal. This is also where the taxi stand is located, just outside the arrivals hall. It is recommended to discuss the fare with the driver first, before embarking on the journey to avoid problems.

Along the arrivals hall passengers will also find several car rental companies, among them Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Europcar, Hertz and Maggiore.

Parking at Brindisi Airport

Parking spaces for both short and long-term parking are located in front of the terminal. Prices for Brindisi Airport parking depend on the duration visitors choose. Up to two hours cost 1.80 euros, a whole 24-hour period costs 10.00 euros.

Destinations handled by Brindisi Airport

Bologna, Brussels, Rome, Milan, Munich, Venice, Paris and Zürich are among the European cities that flights from Brindisi Airport connect to.

Hotels near Brindisi Airport

There are a number of hotels to suit all budgets and requirements at or near Brindisi Airport.

Additional Services and Amenities at Brindisi Airport

At Brindisi Airport you will find the usual array of bars and restaurants, airport lounges and shops.

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Things to do in Brindisi, Italy

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