Airport · NAP
Naples International Airport
Naples, Italy
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IATA
NAP
Continent
Europe
Country
Italy
Transport
Getting To & From Naples International Airport
Naples International Airport (NAP) is located roughly 6 kilometers from the city center. The primary public transit link is the Alibus airport shuttle, which runs between the terminal, Piazza Garibaldi (Central Train Station), and the Maritime Station (Port), taking about 15 to 35 minutes depending on traffic. Official city taxis operate on fixed flat rates for standard urban routes to and from key points like the city center or port. Road access is directly tied to the Tangenziale di Napoli (ring road) and major regional motorways.
Navigate
Terminals & Getting Around
Terminals
Naples Airport operates a single main commercial passenger terminal (Terminal 1) handling both domestic and international traffic. The ground floor hosts check-in desks and arrivals, the first floor houses security screening and retail, and airside areas branch into gate zones (A, B, and C). Terminal 2 is reserved strictly for VIP and general aviation movements. Because it is a single compact building, inter-terminal transfers do not apply, though self-connect passengers arriving on separate tickets must exit, reclaim baggage, and re-check.
Hours of Operation
The terminal is typically open from 03:30 to 22:30/23:30 daily, closing overnight for security and maintenance in accordance with ENAC regulations. Overnight stays inside the terminal are not permitted.
Know Before You Go
Practical Tips
- Security Queues: Morning and early evening departure banks experience heavy passenger congestion; arrive at least two hours before European flights.
- Fast Track: A paid Fast Track security service is available if you need to bypass standard queues during peak rush hours.
- Taxi Scams: Ignore unlicensed drivers offering rides inside the terminal; always head directly to the official taxi queue outside the arrivals exit.
- Check-In Entrances: The terminal groups airline check-in flows across designated physical entrances (Entrances 1, 2, and 3); check your airline assignment on airport monitors upon arrival.
Comfort
Lounges
Naples International Airport (NAP) maintains a very streamlined lounge profile, featuring just one primary airside facility in the Main Terminal: the Pearl Lounge. Operating daily roughly from 05:00 to 21:00, the lounge accepts select network programs like Priority Pass alongside co-working memberships and specific partner credit cards. Travelers should note that airline-operated legacy carrier lounges do not maintain dedicated spaces here, meaning network passengers rely entirely on the Pearl Lounge for pre-flight relaxation.
Staying Online
Wi-Fi & Charging
Free wireless internet is available throughout all terminal zones via the network named NAPLES_AIRPORT_FREE. The service provides connectivity for up to four hours per single device following a quick registration step on the welcome splash page. Traditional charging infrastructure and physical device power sockets can be sparse depending on the specific gate seating area, though fixed multi-device internet workstations remain installed on the upper floor of the departures hall for passenger use.
Eat & Drink
Food & Dining
The terminal features a strong nod to local Campanian flavors alongside standard international options, split between landside check-in zones and airside boarding areas. Highlights include Antonino, Il Banco di Cannavacciuolo in the ground-floor boarding zone, offering Neapolitan street food and artisanal pastries by the celebrated chef. Other notable outlets encompass Eccellenze della Costiera on the first-floor boarding area for regional pasta and pizza, Bar Lavazza for espresso, and a landside McDonald's.
Driving In
Parking
Official airport parking at Naples Capodichino is managed directly by GESAC, featuring structured lots designated for short-term and multi-day stays. Short-term areas like P2 accommodate passenger drop-offs and pick-ups at a rate of approximately €3.50 per hour, moving to roughly €36 for the first day and around €18 for each subsequent 12-hour block. Economy and super low-cost long-term parking options are available on-site or via off-site partner structures, with introductory daily rates dropping lower when booked in advance online.
Staying Nearby
Nearby Hotels
True pedestrian-only footpaths from the terminal to overnight accommodations are limited, but several lodging choices sit within a very short driving or shuttle radius. The Millennium Gold Hotel is located roughly 1.4 kilometers from the terminal grounds, while the Hotel Palazzo Argenta operates under a 3-kilometer distance. For ultra-short micro-stays or transits, travelers can also utilize Benbo (Bed and Boarding), a capsule hotel concept established directly on-site at the airport complex.
Sources: Aeroporti di Napoli (Official Airport Site), Airport Hero Naples Guide, Priority Pass - Naples Airport Lounges, Aeroporti di Napoli - Internet and WIFI, Aeroporti di Napoli - Bars and Restaurants, Aeroporti di Napoli - Parking Information, Trip.com - Hotels Near Naples International Airport