Ajaccio-Napoléon Bonaparte Airport serves the capital of South Corsica, Napoleon's birthplace, approximately 8 km from the city center.
It is one of the island's main airports, a departure point for the beaches of the Ajaccio Gulf and the natural reserves of the Piana Calanques.
How to get to Ajaccio-Napoléon Bonaparte Airport
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By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to AJA
Parking near Ajaccio-Napoléon Bonaparte Airport
The official parking (P1/P2, almost 1,500 spaces) is located directly across from the terminal; the first 15 minutes are free.
The first 24 hours cost 11 euros, with a reduced rate of 6 euros per day for stays of 6 days or more.
How to get to Ajaccio from AJA
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By Taxi
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Car rental at Ajaccio-Napoléon Bonaparte Airport
The major car rental companies have counters in the arrivals area, essential for exploring the island: book well in advance during peak season.
For the deposit a credit card in the driver's name is required, along with a driving license and passport.
Hotels near Ajaccio-Napoléon Bonaparte Airport
Airport area and Ricanto
Taxi: 5-10 minutes. By bus (line 8) the centre is 15-20 minutes away, but buses don't run at night.
Best for: those with a dawn flight or arriving late at night who want to stay a few minutes from the terminal
- A few minutes from the terminal, useful for very early or very late flights
- Ricanto beach a few steps away, less crowded than those in the centre
- Few restaurants and evening venues compared to the centre
- Residential area, not very suited to those who want to visit the city
Recommended hotels
- Hotel Spunta Di Mare 5 minutes from the airport, with an indoor pool and the beach 3 minutes' walk away, convenient for stopovers and early morning flights. View availability
- ibis budget Ajaccio About 10 minutes from the airport and from Ricanto beach, simple rooms with parking and electric charging points. View availability
Cours Napoléon and the harbour
Taxi: about 15 minutes from the airport. Bus line 8 to the centre/station in 15-20 minutes.
Best for: those who want to visit the historic centre, the harbour and Cours Napoléon on foot
- Station, harbour and shopping streets within walking distance
- Direct bus connection to the airport even out of season
- Parking is difficult in the old town streets
- Busier area at the times when ferries arrive
Recommended hotels
- ibis Styles Ajaccio Napoleon On Cours Napoléon, a few steps from the station, the harbour and the ferry terminal, with a heated rooftop pool. View availability
- Mercure Ajaccio Facing the Amirauté marina, with a pool and panoramic sun terrace over the gulf on the top floor. View availability
- Best Western Plus Ajaccio Amirauté On Boulevard Pompidou near the harbour, a 4-star hotel with renovated rooms, convenient for business travellers. View availability
Les Sanguinaires
Taxi: about 25-30 minutes from the airport. By bus you need to change in the centre onto line 5, about 45 minutes in total.
Best for: those staying more than a day and wanting the sunset over the Sanguinaires islands and the beaches along the coastal road
- Beaches along the coastal road less crowded than the urban ones
- Sunset over the Sanguinaires islands, among the most famous in Corsica
- A longer journey with a change for those arriving from or leaving for the airport
- Few shops and services outside the summer season
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Terminal guide
The terminal is adequately sized for robust seasonal tourist traffic, with notable increases during the summer months.
For flights, arrive at least 2 hours early, more during peak season.
Map of Ajaccio-Napoléon Bonaparte Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. Is Ajaccio Napoleon's birthplace?
Yes, Napoleon Bonaparte was born in Ajaccio in 1769: his birth house is now a museum open to visitors in the city center.
Q. Is it worth renting a car in Ajaccio?
Yes, it's essential for exploring the island, including the Calanques de Piana; book well in advance during the busy summer season.
Q. When should you book for a summer trip to Corsica?
Well in advance, both for flights and accommodation: Corsica is among the most sought-after destinations of the French summer.
Q. How far is central Ajaccio from the airport?
About 5 km, a 10-minute bus or taxi ride.
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