Brindisi's Salento airport is the reference airport for southern Puglia. Located north of the city, it is the privileged gateway to Lecce and the Salento coasts.
How to get to Brindisi Salento Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to BDS
Parking near Brindisi Salento Airport
Official parking P1 (Short Stay), P3 (Long Stay) and P9 (Low Cost) right in front of the terminal.
Approximately P1 (short stay) costs €2–3 per hour, P3 (long stay) €6–9 per day, while P9 low-cost drops to €4–6 per day with a slightly more peripheral location. Always verify that the P9 area is fenced and monitored before leaving your car for an extended stay.
How to get to Brindisi from BDS
By Train
By Bus
By Taxi
Airport transfers you can book in advance
Shuttles and private transfers you can book online, picked from the best rated by travelers.
Car rental at Brindisi Salento Airport
Extensive car rental area located inside the terminal; essential for exploring the beaches.
Counters are generally open during flight times, with reduced hours during low season. Bring your driving license, travel document, and credit card in the driver's name; photograph the vehicle upon pickup to document its condition. Italian citizens and citizens of other EU/EEA countries drive with their national license alone; all others generally require an International Driving Permit (IDP).
Hotels near Brindisi Salento Airport
Ostuni
37 km from the terminal, about 33 minutes by car on the SS379 coast road, toll-free; no direct bus from the airport.
Best for: Travellers wanting the historic centre of the White City within easy reach, with Apulian cuisine in the evening.
- A few minutes from the walls of the White City, without the traffic of the historic centre
- A generous breakfast often mentioned in reviews
- In August rooms need to be booked well in advance
- For Rosa Marina or Costa Merlata beach a car is still needed
Recommended hotels
Ostuni countryside
Like Ostuni, 37-40 km and about 35 minutes from the terminal; a car is essential, local buses are rare.
Best for: Travellers looking for a masseria among the olive trees who don't need to move from their base every day.
- Private pool and centuries-old olive trees all around, away from the city's traffic
- A convenient starting point for both Ostuni and the nearby masserie
- Isolated: without a car nothing can be reached on foot
- Few services nearby, groceries need to be bought before arriving
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Cisternino and the Valle d'Itria
About 45 km from the terminal, just over 45 minutes by car; the bus between the towns of the Itria runs every two hours.
Best for: Travellers wanting the trulli and villages of the Valle d'Itria more than the sea, staying more than one night.
- Trullo-style rooms with a pool, in the heart of the Valle d'Itria
- Family management described in reviews as particularly welcoming
- It's the area furthest from the airport among those in this guide
- The village of Cisternino can be explored on foot, but a car is needed to leave it
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Terminal guide
A single modern passenger terminal, easy to navigate with well-organized passenger flows.
From check-in to the farthest gate, walking generally takes 5–10 minutes. Security controls may lengthen during peak charter flight hours toward the Salentine peninsula.
Served primarily by low-cost carriers toward European destinations, with seasonal traffic heavily linked to Salentine tourism.
Map of Brindisi Salento Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. How much does the Brindisi Airlink from the railway station cost?
It's the standard Trenitalia ticket for the short journey; check the updated fare before travelling.
Q. Is Brindisi Airport convenient for the Salento?
Yes, it's the main reference airport for Lecce, Gallipoli and the beaches of Salento, with the seasonal Pugliairbus as an alternative to renting a car.
Q. Is it worth renting a car in Brindisi to explore the Salento?
Yes, many of the most charming beaches and villages of lower Salento are poorly served by public transport and easier to reach by car.
Q. Are there many charter flights to Brindisi in summer?
Yes, traffic increases considerably in the summer months thanks to connections to various northern European cities.
Flight board
Real-time status of arriving and departing flights
