Why go
- Served by Arcadia Airfield.
History
Lake Garda, Italy is a region in Italy. We do not yet hold a written history for it — the sources below are the best starting points, and this page will be expanded into a full guidebook.
Airports
Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN) 29 km to the centre
Caselle (VR), 34, IT — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 19 airlines (Meridiana, Alitalia, Air One, Germanwings…) · direct flights to 23 destinations incl. Tirana, London, Catania, Palermo, Chisinau… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Serves Bologna (105 km) — the low-cost way in
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 19 airlines, 23 direct destinations
- Meridiana IG (A320, MD-80, 737) · 8 routes: Cagliari, Catania, Chisinau, Fuerteventura, Naples, Olbia, Tenerife, Tirana
- Alitalia AZ (A320, A319, Embraer 170, 32S, Embraer 175) · 5 routes: Catania, Palermo*, Paris*, Rome, Tirana*
- Air One AP (A320) · 3 routes: Catania, Palermo, Tirana
- Germanwings 4U (A319, CRJ) · 3 routes: Berlin, Cologne, Hamburg
- Air Dolomiti EN (Embraer 195) · 2 routes: Frankfurt, Munich
- Lufthansa Cargo LH (Embraer 195) · 2 routes: Frankfurt*, Munich*
- Monarch Airlines ZB (A321, 757-200) · 2 routes: London, Manchester
- Transavia France TO (75W, 737-800) · 2 routes: London, Manchester
- VOLOTEA Airways V7 (717) · 2 routes: Bari, Palermo
- Aer Lingus EI (A320) · 1 route: Dublin
- Air France AF (Embraer 170) · 1 route: Paris
- Air Moldova 9U (Embraer 190) · 1 route: Chisinau
- Blue Panorama Airlines BV (737) · 1 route: Tirana
- British Airways BA (A319, A320, 734) · 1 route: London
- easyJet U2 (A319) · 1 route: London
- Excel Airways JN (A320) · 1 route: Tirana
- S7 Airlines S7 (A320, 737-800) · 1 route: Moscow*
- Transavia Holland HV (737-800) · 1 route: Amsterdam
- Wizz Air W6 (A320) · 1 route: Bucharest
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.
Arcadia Airfield 15 km to the centre
Pastrengo (VR), 34, IT
Le Panizze Airfield 28 km to the centre
Lonato (BS), 25, IT
Getting there by ferry
Pai
Ferry terminal · 3.1 km from the centre · Navigazione Laghi
Castelletto
Ferry terminal · 5.8 km from the centre · Navigazione Laghi
Torri del Benaco
Ferry terminal · 6 km from the centre · Navigazione Laghi
Torri del Benaco Traghetto
Ferry terminal · 6.1 km from the centre · Navigazione Laghi
Garda
Ferry terminal · 7.5 km from the centre · Navigazione Laghi
Brenzone
Ferry terminal · 8.1 km from the centre · Navigazione Laghi
Torri - Castelletto
Ferry route
DPRs: Peschiera-Malcesine Corsa 24
Ferry route · NLG
RPDs:Malcersine-Peschiera Corsa 25
Ferry route · NLG
DPRs: Sirmione-Limone Corsa SR 162
Ferry route · NLG
RPDs: Limone - Peschiera Corsa SR 163
Ferry route · NLG
DPRs: Peschiera-Riva Corsa SR 154
Ferry route · NLG
Malcesine - Torri
Ferry route
DPRw: Desenzano-Riva Corsa 8
Ferry route · NLG
Where to stay
Via Preela Poggi, 21, 37010 Cavaion Veronese VR, Italy · borgoromantico.com
Località Frader, 460, 37010 Torri del Benaco VR, Italy · attiliosuites.com
Via Ponte del Diavolo, 37010 San Zeno di Montagna VR, Italy · agriturismolapart.com
Località le Sorte, 37010 Torri del Benaco VR, Italy · capeofsenses.com
Via D. Alighieri, 23, 37010 Brenzone sul Garda VR, Italy · hotelveronesi.com
Via Paina, 21, 37018 Malcesine VR, Italy · h-c.it
Via Ca Montagna, 54, 37010 San Zeno di Montagna VR, Italy · hoteldiana.biz
Via Ghiandare, 1, 37010 Costermano sul Garda VR, Italy · madrigale.it
Contrada la Pora, 17, 37010 San Zeno di Montagna VR, Italy · agriturismolapart.com
Viale Rovereto, 44, 38066 Riva del Garda TN, Italy · dulacetduparc.com
Via della Madrina, 2, 37016 Garda VR, Italy · gardengarda.it
Via Bardino, 7, 37010 Torri del Benaco VR, Italy · letorridelgarda.com
Via Repubblica, 44, 25084 Gargnano BS, Italy · hotelmeandro.it
Località la Pozza, 355, 37010 Torri del Benaco VR, Italy · albergodelgarda.com
Contrada Cà Montagna, 1, 37010 San Zeno di Montagna VR, Italy · bellavistahotel.eu
Via Pai di Sotto, 39, 37010 Torri del Benaco VR, Italy · hotelmenapace.it
Via Panoramica, 113, 37018 Malcesine VR, Italy · hotelquerceto.com
Contrada Laguna, 3, 37010 San Zeno di Montagna VR, Italy · lagunahotel.it
Lungo Lago Regina Adelaide, 57, 37016 Garda VR, Italy · hotellavittoria.it
Via G. Mazzini, 29, 37013 Caprino Veronese VR, Italy · easyit.cyou
Via Pai di Sotto, 80, 37010 Pai VR, Italy · hotelpai.com
Piazza S. Marco, 22, 37010 Torri del Benaco VR, Italy · locandasanmarco.it
Via Porto Portese, 22, 25010 San Felice del Benaco BS, Italy · parkhotelcasimiro.it
SS45bis, 200, 25088 Toscolano Maderno BS, Italy · villacappellina.it
Località Caiar, 18, 37013 Caprino Veronese VR, Italy · beb.it
Loc casette di, 8 Gaon VR, Italy · agriturismocadellaki.it
Corso Giuseppe Zanardelli, 190, 25083 Gardone Riviera BS, Italy · ghf.it
Via Angelo Feltrinelli, 136, 25084 Gargnano BS, Italy · lefayresorts.com
Viale Guglielmo Marconi, 7, 25019 Sirmione BS, Italy · termedisirmione.com
Località Fornare, 69, 37010 Torri del Benaco VR, Italy · chincherinihotels.com
Via degli Alpini, 7, 37010 San Zeno di Montagna VR, Italy · chincherinihotels.com
Via degli Alpini, 1, 37010 San Zeno di Montagna VR, Italy · simplebooking.it
Contrada Laguna, 15, 37010 San Zeno di Montagna VR, Italy
Contrada Laguna, 15, 37010 San Zeno di Montagna VR, Italy
Indoor
Indoor
Where things are
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Photographs
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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 Arcadia Airfield; 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Pai, 3.1 km); routes include Torri - Castelletto, DPRs: Peschiera-Malcesine Corsa 24, RPDs:Malcersine-Peschiera Corsa 25.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Lake Garda, Italy. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Local transit
Bus · Milan, Lombardia · Schedules & GTFS data (official feed)
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.
Tours & experiences
Sightseeing