Is There an Amalfi Coast Airport?

And can I fly to the Amalfi Coast?

Blue water, hidden beaches, and unnecessarily steep hikes. What more could you want?

You might have heard recently (way back in 2024, a veritable lifetime ago) that the Salerno-Amalfi Coast airport (airport code QSR) reopened to much fanfare.

It was huge news for a handful of people. Around here (about an hour south of the airport), it gave people the opportunity to reminiscence about when it was last operational (early 2000s) and all the trips they took out of the airport (mostly to other parts of Italy, but hey, it was a big deal).

And for those of us living in the south, it does feel like a huge step forward because there are far fewer airports in the south than in the north. This means that we, the locals, can feel "trapped" down here, but it also makes it harder for you, the tourists, to come and visit.

After all, it's not just the Amalfi Coast that's accessible now, but the Cilento Coast as well, a fairly untouched stretch of coastline south of Salerno.

So, can you fly to the Amalfi Coast now that the airport is re-opened?

Yes. Well, kind of.

The truth is, the Amalfi Coast airport is a glorified trailer. Okay, that might be a bit harsh. It's like a renovated supermarket. Imagine, if you will, all of those airlines that attempt to drain all of the fun out of flying through up-charges, militant baggage sizes, and in-flight ads all decide to use the same airport. That home would be the Amalfi Coast Airport.

So you can absolutely fly there, but treat it as a very old school airport.

This means that the plane leaves you on the tarmac where a bus will pick you up and bring you to the gate. or, in some cases, they'll simply drop you off on the tarmac, and you'll have to walk to the gate, staying inside the yellow lines. If you've ever flown into or out of any other budget airport, like Paris' Beauvais airport, you'll know exactly what I'm talking about.

Similarly, don't expect the airport to have tons of amenities. Bathrooms and water fountains, yes, but not tons of shops, cafés, and entertainment while waiting for your flight. That being said, there is still a luggage carousel to get your bag, and you'll still have to pass through airport security.

Which airlines fly to the Amalfi Coast Airport?

As mentioned, mostly the low-budget or short haul airlines.

As of June, 2025, the only airlines I can find that fly into or out of the Amalfi Coast Airport are:

Ryanair (an "ultra" low-cost airline based in Ireland)

Euroflyer (a short-haul subsidiary of British Airways)

Vueling (a low-cost airline based in Spain)

Easyjet (a low-cost British Airline)

If you've never flown any of these airlines, I want to be honest with you, they're mostly awful. In the United States, these would be like Spirit or Frontier.

While they can be decent and work in a pinch, they're better if you're short (abysmal leg room), traveling light (strict baggage sizes and extra charges for checked bags), and using them to get to smaller/difficult to reach airports that would otherwise take hours on another form of transportation. Putting it in another way, no one has ever gotten off a Ryanair flight thinking, "Thank God I chose to fly Ryanair instead of a real airline!".

Plus, gone are the days of €5 flights and the real reason they got popular in the first place. Nowadays, a "cheap" flight is usually around €50, less if there's a sale running. While this sounds incredibly reasonable, this isn't a massive deal. Airlines like JetBlue often run $60 in the United States, and you can find flights in that price range on airlines like Air France or British Airways when flying within the continent of Europe.

Lastly, if you're American, Canadian, or Australian reading this, you might not find any flights on the above airlines originating in your home country. More than likely, you'll have to fly to a larger airport in Italy (like Milan or Rome) and then catch a flight down to Amalfi, at which point, why not just take the train? It's more comfortable, cheaper, there are snacks on board, and best of all, you don't have to fly Ryanair. (I didn't know before writing this article how much I disliked Ryanair after having only flown with them like three times.)

What other airports are close to the Amalfi Coast?

I get it, you're no longer enthusiastic about flying to the Amalfi Coast Airport. I've turned your stomach a bit.

So, what's your other option?

That would be NAP, or Naples Capodichino Airport, the Ol' Faithful. For years, this was the only airport close to the Amalfi Coast.

In fact, if you are coming from America, airlines like Delta recently added direct flights (summer only) to Naples, so if you're in Saint Paul/Minneapolis, Detroit, Atlanta, or New York, you can just fly straight to Naples, cutting out that previously-obnoxious layover in another airport.

From Naples Airport, there are no fewer than 5 ways to get to the Amalfi Coast, which are linked here!

How do I get to the Amalfi Coast from the Amalfi Coast Airport (QSR)?

Ah-ha! The million dollar question! You might notice from Google Maps that the Amalfi Coast Airport is just south of the absolute middle of nowhere, quite literally surrounded by two farms.

So, how do you get to the Amalfi Coast from there?

Bus

This might be the easiest (and only) in terms of public transportation. While there are a handful of buses that service the airport, as a tourist, there are really only two that you should concern yourself with.

Salerno AirLink

This is the bus run by TrenItalia, the national train company. It runs 7 days a week with a trip that lasts 40 minutes and costs €6 per person.

However, it only runs into the train station in Salerno.

If you're staying in Salerno, it's a fantastic option. It gets you smack-dab in the city for €6. If you're staying on the Amalfi Coast, you'll still need to get out there, ideally on the bus from the train station, which would be SitaSud. Thankfully, SitaSud also runs an airport route.

SitaSud

SitaSud is known as the bus company that gets your out to the Amalfi Coast, but it now runs an Airport-Amalfi Coast route.

Skipping Salerno entirely, SitaSud picks up at the airport and makes its first stop at Vietri sul Mare, the first town on the Amalfi Coast, 35 minutes later.

Unlike the normal SitaSud bus which charges a sliding scale fee depending on the distance you travel (from roughly €1.50 to €4.50), this airport bus doesn't. It's a flat €10 no matter where you get off.

Additionally, it doesn't run the entire length of the Amalfi Coast (ie. it doesn't go to Positano). The last stop is Furore, which is a hamlet/neighborhood just past Amalfi. So if you're planning on taking the bus to Positano, it's a better idea to get off in Amalfi and switch buses, or switch to a ferry.

The last major thing to keep in mind with SitaSud's airport bus is the timetable. There's only one bus a day and, in true southern Italian fashion, it leaves at a different time every day. I've linked the .PDF for the timetables here, but in case you're thinking "Yeah, okay buddy, like I'm going to trust this random website and download something", you can also click here to go to the website for the Salerno Airport, where you can download the timetable from them instead.

Taxi

The Salerno taxi offers a flat rate of €50 from the airport to Salerno, so going out the the coast would scale up from here. I'd highly recommend contacting them ahead of time for a quote so you aren't surprised at the airport.

Where can I stay near the Amalfi Coast Airport?

If you have an early flight out, or if you're arriving really late at night (both real possibilities with low-cost airlines as they can reduce their taxes by leaving at off-times), then you might want to stay as close to the airport as possible.

As mentioned, it's in the middle of nowhere, next to some farms and a quasi-major road. So sleeping options are limited.

However, that doesn't mean there are none!

Two of the best are "Giorgina's Suites" and "Shamika Luxury Rooms". They both are highly-rated, super close to the airport, cute to stay in, and most importantly, they have airport shuttles (which is just going to be them or a friend running you over to the airport).

And that's it! So can you fly to the Amalfi Coast? Absolutely!