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Brindisi

Brindisi is a city in the region of Apulia in southern Italy, the capital of the province of Brindisi, on the coast of the Adriatic Sea. Historically, the city has played an essential role in trade and culture due to its strategic position on the Italian Peninsula and its natural port on the Adriatic Sea.

Type City

Why go

  • City in Apulia, Italy.
  • Served by Taranto-Grottaglie Marcello Arlotta Airport (TAR).

History

Brindisi is a city in the region of Apulia in southern Italy, the capital of the province of Brindisi, on the coast of the Adriatic Sea. Historically, the city has played an essential role in trade and culture due to its strategic position on the Italian Peninsula and its natural port on the Adriatic Sea. The city remains a major port for trade with the Balkan Peninsula, Greece and the Middle East. Its industries include agriculture, chemical works, and the generation of electricity.

Airports

Brindisi Airport (BDS) 2.8 km to the centre
Brindisi, 75, IT — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 7 airlines (Ryanair, easyJet, Air Berlin, Alitalia…) · direct flights to 19 destinations incl. Zurich, Munich, Beauvais, Bergamo, Bologna… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Serves Bari (106 km) — the low-cost way in
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 7 airlines, 19 direct destinations

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.

Indoor
Taranto-Grottaglie Marcello Arlotta Airport (TAR) 48 km to the centre
Grottaglie, 75, IT — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Antares Aeroclub Brindisi Airfield 14 km to the centre
San Pietro Vernotico (BR), 75, IT
Outdoor
Esperti Airfield 18 km to the centre
Cellino San Marco (BR), 75, IT
Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Banchina Stazione Marittima
Ferry terminal · 0.9 km from the centre · STP
Outdoor
Banchina Montenegro
Ferry terminal · 1.1 km from the centre · STP
Outdoor
Banchina Villaggio Pescatori
Ferry terminal · 1.3 km from the centre · STP
Outdoor
Banchina Ammiraglio Millo
Ferry terminal · 1.3 km from the centre · STP
Outdoor
Terminal Terrare
Ferry terminal · 1.8 km from the centre
Outdoor
Servizio Motobarca
Ferry route
Outdoor
Brindisi - Vlorë
Ferry route
Outdoor
Brindisi - Saranda
Ferry route · Red Star ferries
Outdoor
Brindisi - Corfu
Ferry route
Outdoor
Brindisi - Igoumenitsa
Ferry route · Grimaldi Lines
Outdoor
Brindisi - Zante
Ferry route
Outdoor
Brindisi - Patras
Ferry route · Grimaldi Lines
Outdoor
Brindisi - Igoumenitsa - Patras
Ferry route
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Taranto-Grottaglie Marcello Arlotta Airport (TAR); 9 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: BDS has direct flights to 19 destinations on 7 airlines (incl. Zurich, Munich, Beauvais, Bergamo, Bologna…). By water: 5 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Banchina Stazione Marittima, 0.9 km); routes include Servizio Motobarca, Brindisi - Vlorë, Brindisi - Saranda.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Brindisi. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Local transit

Public transit · Schedules & GTFS data

Trains & rail

National rail
National rail

Private aviation

On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.

Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.
Charter, management, FBO, MRO · Managed fleet worldwide · General Dynamics company: charter, completions and FBOs in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the US.