Why go
- City in Calabria, Italy.
- Served by Reggio Calabria Airport (REG).
History
Reggio Calabria, also known as Reggio di Calabria and often simply as Reggio, is the largest city in Calabria as well as the seat of the Metropolitan City of Reggio Calabria. As of 2025, it has 168,572 inhabitants and is the twenty-first most populous city in Italy, after Modena. Reggio Calabria is located near the center of the Mediterranean and is known for its climate, and ethnic and cultural diversity. It is the third economic centre of mainland Southern Italy. About 511,935 people live in its metropolitan city.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 4 direct destinations
- Alitalia AZ (A319, A320) · 3 routes: Milan, Rome, Torino
- Blue Panorama Airlines BV (737) · 2 routes: Milan, Rome
- VOLOTEA Airways V7 (717) · 1 route: Venice
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 Reggio Calabria Airport (REG). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: REG has direct flights to 4 destinations on 3 airlines (incl. Milan, Rome, Torino, Venice). By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Reggio di Calabria (Liberty Lines), 2.9 km); routes include Tremestieri - Reggio di Calabria, Messina - Reggio di Calabria, Tremestieri- Villa San Giovanni.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Reggio di Calabria. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.