Raffaello Sanzio Airport of the Marches is located in Falconara Marittima, approximately 18 km from Ancona. It represents the fundamental hub for the region's air traffic, connecting the Marches to important national and European hubs.
The facility is modern and functional, designed to ensure rapid transit. It is the ideal access point for those wishing to explore the Conero Riviera and the art cities of the Marche hinterland.
How to get to Ancona Falconara Airport
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Average travel time to AOI
Parking near Ancona Falconara Airport
The airport has two official parking areas: P1 Premium parking (facing Departures) and P2 Multi-level (near Arrivals).
Given the compact configuration of the airport, remote parking is not needed; check-in desks are within a two-minute walk.
Daily rate: P1 13 euros (78 euros/week), P2 17 euros (102 euros/week); the Kiss and Fly area for very short stays costs 30 euros per day.
How to get to Ancona from AOI
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Car rental at Ancona Falconara Airport
Car rental desks are in the Arrivals area. Major companies like Hertz, Avis, Europcar and local operators are present.
Desks generally follow operating flight hours, with closure during periods without air traffic. At pickup, photograph the vehicle condition before leaving to avoid disputes about damage upon return, and verify the fuel policy (often „full on full“: must return with the same level as pickup).
Required documents: license, passport, credit card and, normally, the International Driving Permit.
Hotels near Ancona Falconara Airport
Numana
About 30 km from the terminal, 28 minutes by car or taxi; there's no direct bus from the airport.
Best for: For those who want to stay on the Conero beach and don't have a dawn flight.
- A few steps from the beach, with the resort's free bus to Marcelli and the centre of Numana
- Two pools and a kids club, handy with children
- In summer the coastal traffic on the seafront road extends the transfer
- Out of season the resort cuts back services: worth checking it is open before booking
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Sirolo
About 30 km from the terminal, 28-30 minutes by car or taxi; no direct bus connection.
Best for: For those seeking the cliff-top village of the Conero rather than Numana's beach.
- Village centre on foot, with a view over the Conero coast from the top of the cliff
- A calmer area in the evening than the Numana seafront
- The beaches below the village are reached by steps or a shuttle, not comfortably on foot
- Very few rooms available: needs booking well ahead in high season
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Ostra countryside, towards Senigallia
Over 40 km and about 45 minutes from the terminal; a car is needed, there are no direct buses from the airport.
Best for: For those staying several nights who prefer the Marche countryside to the sea, with Senigallia still within easy reach.
- Countryside house with its own chickens and a farm-to-table breakfast, family-run
- A handy base for Senigallia (15 minutes by car) and hill towns such as Corinaldo
- The transfer from the airport is the longest among the areas in this guide
- Only a few rooms: availability should be checked, especially on summer weekends
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Terminal guide
The airport has a single passenger terminal split into two connected pavilions: Arrivals and Departures. The structure is extremely simple and intuitive.
From check-in to gate you walk generally less than 10 minutes. Security checks remain rapid almost throughout the year, with longer queues possible only during peak hours of main flights.
Served mainly by national carriers and some seasonal European routes.
Map of Ancona Falconara Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. Does Ancona airport have its own railway station?
Yes, the 'Castelferretti-Falconara Aeroporto' stop is right in front of the terminal, a rare advantage among Italian regional airports.
Q. How much does the Conerobus Aerobus from Ancona airport cost?
The ticket is the standard Conerobus urban network fare; check the current rate before traveling.
Q. Are there many flights from Ancona airport?
The offering is modest compared to Italy's major airports, mostly focused on domestic connections and some seasonal European routes.
Q. Is Ancona airport convenient for Urbino and inland Marche?
It's the closest reference airport, but renting a car is still recommended for exploring inland Marche, which isn't well served by public transport.
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