Bari airport, named after Pope John Paul II, is Puglia's main hub. Modern and efficient, it is located 9 km northwest of the city center, serving the entire metropolitan area and the Valle d'Itria.
How to get to Bari Karol Wojtyla Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to BRI
Parking near Bari Karol Wojtyla Airport
Wide selection of official parking: Multi-story (P2), P3 (Long Stay) and low-cost external parking with shuttle.
The Multi-story P2 is the most convenient but also most expensive solution (approximately €3–4 per hour), while P3 long stay and low-cost external parking with shuttle drop to approximately €4–5 per day for stays of several days. For unattended private parking always check fencing, lighting and recent reviews before leaving your car for your entire vacation.
How to get to Bari from BRI
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.
Bari Airport: 1-Way Shared Transfer to Matera City Center
Bari: Private Transfer from Airport to Matera and vice versa
From Bari Airport: Shared Transfer to/from Salento Airport
Car rental at Bari Karol Wojtyla Airport
Car rental counters are located on the ground floor in the Arrivals area; parking nearby.
The counters are conveniently located near parking for quick pickups; however, always verify opening hours for evening or early morning flights. Upon return, many operators require returning the vehicle with the same fuel level as at pickup: verify the exact policy at the time of reservation.
A driving license, passport, and credit card are needed for rental, plus an International Driving Permit in most cases.
Hotels near Bari Karol Wojtyla Airport
Palese e Macchie
A few minutes by car or taxi from the terminal; there's no direct shuttle service, and the area isn't covered by the AMTAB bus line to the airport.
Best for: Those with a dawn flight or a short layover who'd rather not depend on night trains or buses.
- A few minutes' drive from the terminal, handy for a dawn flight
- A quiet residential district compared with the traffic of central Bari
- Without a car you depend on taxis, there are no direct buses from the area
- Few places nearby: dinner often means staying in the apartment
Recommended hotels
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Terminal guide
A single modern, bright terminal with a large departures area and separate passenger flows.
From check-in to gate generally takes less than 10 minutes of walking. Security queues remain manageable throughout most of the day.
Served by various national and low-cost carriers, with a network of European connections growing in recent years.
Map of Bari Karol Wojtyla Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. How much does Bari Airport's internal railway station cost?
The ticket to Bari Centrale is the standard Ferrovie del Sud Est fare, among the fastest and cheapest airport-to-city connections in Italy.
Q. Is Bari Karol Wojtyla a good starting point for the Valle d'Itria?
Yes, but to reach Alberobello, Ostuni and Polignano a Mare independently it's best to rent a car, since local public transport is limited.
Q. Are there many direct international flights from Bari?
Yes, in recent years the offering of direct connections to various European cities has grown significantly.
Q. Is it worth arriving early for a flight from Bari in the summer high season?
Yes, between June and September passenger traffic increases noticeably due to tourism heading to Puglia.
Flight board
Real-time status of arriving and departing flights
