Why go
- City and seaport in Marche, Italy.
- Served by Marche Airport (AOI).
History
Ancona is a city and a seaport in the Marche region of central Italy. The city of Ancona has an estimated population of around 99,469 as of 2025. Ancona is the capital of the homonymous province and of the region. The city is located 280 km (170 mi) northeast of Rome, on the Adriatic Sea, between the slopes of the two extremities of the promontory of Monte Conero, Monte Astagno, and Monte Guasco. The hilly nature around Ancona is a strong contrast to the flatter coastline in areas further north.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 5 airlines, 10 direct destinations
- Ryanair FR (737-800) · 5 routes: Alghero, Charleroi, London, Trapani, Weeze
- Germanwings 4U (CRJ) · 2 routes: Berlin, Duesseldorf
- Alitalia AZ (Embraer 175) · 1 route: Rome*
- Lufthansa Cargo LH (CRJ-900, Embraer 195) · 1 route: Munich*
- VOLOTEA Airways V7 (717) · 1 route: Catania
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Marche Airport (AOI); 9 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: AOI has direct flights to 10 destinations on 5 airlines (incl. Alghero, Berlin, Catania, Charleroi, Duesseldorf…). By water: 1 ferry terminal within 20 km (nearest: Ancona, 1.3 km); routes include Zadar - Ancona, Ancona-Zadar, Split - Ancona.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Ancona, Italy. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.