Puglia, Italy
Brindisi Airport (Aeroporto del Salento, BDS) is the main airport serving Brindisi and southern Puglia. Bari Karol Wojtyłan Airport (BRI), 120 km north, features a wider range of international connections.
Flights are most frequent and expensive during the high season (June-August). Shoulder seasons (April-May, September-October) yield a balance of pleasant weather and more reasonable prices.
STP Brindisi operates a direct bus service (Linea AP) connecting the airport to the city center and train station. Journey takes 10-15 minutes, costing around €1.00-€1.50.
Taxis are available outside the terminal. Fixed fares may apply to the city center, typically around €20-€30. Confirm the fare beforehand.
Numerous car rental companies (Hertz, Avis, Europcar, Sixt, Budget, Enterprise) have desks at the airport. Renting a car is suggested for exploring the wider Puglia region.
Book your flights well in advance, especially for summer travel, to secure better rates and availability.
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Flexibility with travel dates, even by a day or two, often yields lower fares.
Brindisi Centrale railway station presents good connections within Puglia and to other parts of Italy.
Bus services complement train connections, allowing more direct options or serving routes not covered by rail.
Renting a car offers flexibility for exploring Puglia's countryside and charming towns.
Italy has a good network of motorways (autostrade, A-roads, which are toll roads), state roads (strade statali, SS), and provincial roads (strade provinciali, SP).
The Port of Brindisi is a significant ferry hub, connecting Italy to Greece and Albania.
Immigration procedures for international arrivals at Brindisi's seaport are standard passport controls, similar to airport procedures.
Plan to arrive at least 2-3 hours before scheduled departure, especially for international routes with vehicle boarding.
Shuttle buses, local STP Brindisi buses, and taxis offer ready connections from the port area to the city.
These services simplify onward travel after disembarking from a ferry or cruise ship.
No specific exit fees or taxes are levied on travelers departing directly from Italy. Airport taxes are typically included in your flight ticket price.
Smooth departure from train stations and ferry ports requires simple procedures.
Provides check-in desks, security screening areas, cafes, small shops (including duty-free), ATMs, and restrooms.
Offers a ticket office, self-service ticket machines, a waiting area, restrooms, and small kiosks for snacks and drinks.
Features ticket offices for various ferry companies, waiting areas, and some cafes or shops.
If you have an early morning flight or ferry, staying at an airport hotel or a hotel near the train station simplifies access to your departure point.
