Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi Airport: where to stay, areas and…

Perugia airport is in the hamlet of Sant'Egidio, with mostly seasonal and low-cost flights: those with a dawn or late-night flight will find it convenient to stay just minutes from the gates, while most visitors rent a car to reach the art cities. Torgiano, famous for its wine, is the closest village among those in this guide; Spello, farther away, is a good starting point for Assisi. None of these villages has a direct bus from the airport: without a rental car it's best to stay close to the airport.

Sant'Egidio

Airport area · About 3 minutes by car from the terminal; there are no night buses, only taxis or the property's own transfer.

Best for: Those with a dawn or late-night flight who don't want to drive in the dark on country roads.

Pros

Minutes from the gates, useful for the most inconvenient flights
A family-run property with pool and garden, not an anonymous hotel
A convenient base for driving to Perugia or Assisi as well

Cons

Without a rental car the cities aren't easily reached
The surrounding area is open countryside, no village or shops
Out of season the airport has few flights, with limited schedules

Recommended hotels in this area

CorteViva Boutique B&B: About 3 minutes by car from the airport, in a historic family-run building with a seasonal pool and bicycles.

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Torgiano

Nearby town · About 10-14 km from the airport, 15-20 minutes by car; there appear to be no direct buses from the airport.

Best for: Those who rent a car and want the wine and the Umbrian hills between Perugia and Assisi.

Pros

A wine village with cellars and a dedicated museum just steps away
A convenient midway position for both Perugia and Assisi
Farmhouses with pool and ample space, useful for families or groups

Cons

Without a car you can neither reach nor leave the village
Evening life is concentrated on weekends, very quiet on weekdays
Some accommodations require longer minimum stays

Recommended hotels in this area

Agriturismo La Collina dei Ciliegi: An eighteenth-century farmhouse between Perugia and Assisi, with an infinity pool and nine independent apartments set in greenery.

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Spello

Nearby town · About 22 km from the airport, 25-30 minutes by car; there appear to be no direct public connections.

Best for: A flower-decked village as a base for Assisi and the rest of Umbria, for those with more time to spare.

Pros

A medieval village among the most admired in Umbria, known for its flower displays
A convenient base for Assisi, just a few kilometres away
Farmhouses with pool set in a natural park spanning several hectares

Cons