Popular Airport | Lisbon Portela Airport |
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Popular Airlines | |
Approximate Flight Duration | 2 hour 40 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 2225 Km |
Cheapest Bari to Lisbon Flight Tickets
Transportation to Airport from Bari City Center
Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport
Bari, which is located in the southeast of Italy, is also accepted as the second largest city of the region after Napoli. In the city, which also has one of the largest and busiest ports of the county, both maritime and aerial transportation are considerably developed. Transportation between the airport and the city center is also easy and comfortable. In order to get to the city center from the airport which is also called as Karol Wojtyla or Palese Airport with the name of the region it is located in, you can use many alternatives such as taxi, bus or train. If you want a more comfortable option you can rent a limousine or get on a taxi.
Bus is a very convenient alternative for those who want to evaluate economical options for travelling in the city. But taxis can be a lot more useful if you have heavy baggage. Those who want to move freely in the city and visit nearby places can get to the airport by renting a car from many different car rental offices located in the city.
After arriving at the center of the city by train, it is possible to reach the airport by transferring to the bus or taxi. In addition, those coming from other cities like Dubrovnik or Kotor can fly to many parts of both Italy and Europe from Bari Airport.
If you are hungry or want to drink something while waiting for your flight, you can go one of the restaurants and cafes at the airport. In addition, you can do some shopping at the stores where you can find many products. There is also a private passenger lounge where you can have a rest or work. The airport also has bank branches and ATMs for money transfers and other banking transactions.
Taxi
The first option to be used for the transportation from Bari city center to the airport is taxi. You can reach the airport after a travel of about 25 minutes thanks to vehicles owned by Radio Taxi or EuroTaxi companies offering service in the city. Taxis are one of the most comfortable and quick options for going to the airport, but they are more expensive compared to buses.
If you have too much baggage or you don’t have much time and the departure time of your plane is closing, you can save time by using the taxi option and reach the airport in a short time. Make sure before getting on a taxi that it is licensed. Unlicensed taxis are also available in Bari, but if you use an unlicensed taxi, you may need to pay more for the same distance. The most guaranteed alternative is the licensed taxis for a travel without any problem.
Bus
In Bari, you can also add buses to the options for getting to the airport from the city center. Bus stands out as the most economical transportation alternative. Bus route 16 carries passengers from the central parts of Bari, including Aldo Moro Square, to the airport. Buses, also known as AMTB in the city, arrive at the airport at the end of a travel of about 40 minutes from the center.
The bus takes passengers to the airport from the city center in about 40 minutes. You can get to Bari Airport from the city center by using these buses which operate from 05:00 pm to 09:30 pm.
Tempesta which is one of the bus companies offering service in the city is a much faster option. But the amount you need to pay is higher. It is possible to reach the airport in about 25-30 minutes by the buses which more frequently operate during summer months.
Train
Unlike most European cities, there is not a train station at Bari Airport. For this reason, it is not possible to reach the airport directly from the city center by trains. However, you can arrive at the city from other cities or smaller settlements by train and after getting off the train you can get on one of the buses that passing by the station or use a taxi. The airport, which is only 8 km of the city center, can be reached in about 30 minutes by taxi or bus after getting of the train.
Car Rental
Renting a car is also a very popular option in Bari which hosts many beauties worth to be seen. Thanks to the vehicles you can rent from the different companies such as AVIS, Sixt, Alamo and Europcar in the city center, you can discover the historical and natural beauties of Bari and its surrounding during your travel, and at the end of your visit you can reach the airport with the car you have rented.
You can be at the airport in a short time after taking the road from the city center and following the airport signs. It is possible to find your way much easier with a map or navigation device.
Hotel Shuttle
If you will be staying at a hotel during your visit, you can also get support from your hotel about getting to the airport from Bari city center by using shuttle service. The airport is only 8 kilometers of the city center and you can reach the airport in about 25 minutes by using the hotel shuttle service. Airport shuttle is also a much more comfortable alternative for families with heavy baggage or children. However, the cost of these services may be much higher than you would expect. It would be useful to get information about the fares in advance. In this way, if the cost exceeds your budget, you can direct to different alternatives such as bus, taxi or car rental.
Limousine
Limousines are waiting for their passengers in the city for those who want to make their travel memorable with a much more luxurious and comfortable vehicle. For detailed information about the luxury vehicles that you can rent in the city, you can make a quick search on the internet or get support from your hotel.
The limousines, which can take you to the airport in about 20-25 minutes from Bari city center, offer service with private drivers. Limousine is a comfortable and enjoyable alternative especially for crowded families with children.
Airport Information
The distance between the city center and airport is about 8 kilometers. Karol Wojtyla Airport or Palese Airport, with its more commonly known name, connects Bari, which is considered to be one of the most important centers of Southern Italy after Napoli, to the world. From the airport, there are flights to many destinations in Italy such as Rome, Milan, Venice, Bergamo and Pisa. In addition, it is possible to fly to many cities in Europe such as Berlin, Amsterdam, Frankfurt and Munich.
Although the airport is not very large, it offers many alternatives for passengers like shopping, eating, relaxing or resting. It is known that the construction of Bari Airport, a medium-sized airport, started in the 1930s and was used for military purposes in the early periods. With the development of tourism in recent years, the number of flights from the airport, which has become one of the most important transportation centers of the region, increases day by day.
At the bank branch found at the airport, you can perform many banking transactions including money transfers and foreign exchange transactions or you can use ATMs in the terminal.
SEAP Lounge, which offers service for passengers who want to wait for their flight in a more comfortable environment, is open from 05:00 am to 09:00 pm.
At Bari Airport, there are also stores where you can buy phones, accessories, jewelry, cosmetic products, magazines, books and newspapers. There is also a parking area at the airport for those arriving by car.
Transportation to Lisbon City Center from Airport
Lisbon Portela Airport
You have options such as metro, bus, airport shuttle, and taxi and car rental to reach your destination from this airport which is just 7 kilometers from the city center.
Metro
The fastest and cheapest way to get to the city center from the airport is taking metro. The red line of the Lisbon metro goes up to the airport and departs every 6 to 9 minutes. The red line starting from the airport stops at "Encarnaçao", "Moscavide", "Oriente", "Cabo Ruivo", "Olivais, Chelas", "Bela Vista", "Olaias", "Alameda" and "Saldanha", and reached Sebastiao station. Some of these stops intersect with the green, yellow and blue lines of the Lisbon metro. You can change to the green line at "Alameda" stop, to yellow line at "Saldanha" stop, and to the blue line at "S. Sebastiao "stop. For example, if you would like to go to the city center, Baixa-Chiado, upon your arrival without going to your hotel, you need to get off at the "Alameda" stop and change to the green line. You can also change to the train line in the city at the Oriente stop and go to other cities of Portugal from here. When you arrive at the city you can explore the metro by taking a metro map or browsing the internet. It is a quite regular system that can take you to many places in the city easily and quickly. The duration of the journey varies depending on your destination. You can get to the financial center in 15 minutes and the city center in 25 minutes on average. The Lisbon metro runs between 6.30 am and 1 am. You have to get one of the pre-paid 7 Colinas or Viva Viagem electronic cards. If you buy a daily or 3-day unlimited use ticket, depending on the length of your stay, you can travel more economically in the city. You can also use these cards in buses.
Bus
You can also take advantage of the buses that arrive at the airport's arrival terminals. But you cannot take these buses if you have much luggage. There is a limit on the size of your luggage and you only have one hand luggage allowance. The journey can last about 30 to 50 minutes depending on your destination and the traffic conditions. Nevertheless, if you want to use the bus, bus number 744 works between "Marques Pombal" - "Airport" and "Moscavide" and passes through many important tourist stops of the city every weekday from 5.35 am to 8.40 pm. You can also take a short city tour with this bus. In addition, you can also use buses number 705 (Oriente - Airport - Rome / Areeiro) and 783 (Amoreiras-Airport-Portela), operating between 6.40 am and 8.10 pm, working days only. These buses do not operate at night. After midnight, you can take the bus number 208 which runs between "Cais Sodre" - "Airport" and "Oriente" till 05.30 in the morning. In order to take advantage of the buses, you have to buy the prepaid "7 Colinas" or "Viva Viagem" electronic cards. If you buy a daily or 3-day unlimited use ticket, depending on the length of your stay, you can travel more economically in the city.
Airport Shuttle
If you have a lot of baggage, you can take AEROBUS, airport shuttle that operate between the airport and city center or the financial center every day of the week. You can take the AEROBUS from both terminals of the airport. AEROBUS Line 1 runs between "Airport" and "Cais do Sodre" stops. These buses departing every 20 minutes stop at "Entrecampos", "Compo Pequeno", "Av. REpublica", "Saldanha", "Picoas", "Fontes Pereira de Melo", "Av. Da Liberdade", "Restauradores", "Rossio"(City Center), "P. Comercio", and reach "Cais do Sodre" stop. The shuttle operates between 7 am and 11.20 pm. The AEROBUS Line 2 departs every 40 minutes and after the airport, stops at "Entrecampos", "Catholic University", "Sete Rios", "Praça de Espanha", "Av. Jose Malhoa (Sul)" and reaches “Av. Jose Moalhoa” stop. The working hours for this line are between 7.30 am and 11 pm. After 8 pm, the shuttle does not depart every 40 minutes, but every hour. AEROBUS stops are metro stops at the same time. You can get off at these stops and change to metro. If you are not traveling alone, the fare that you would pay to the taxi might be close to the fare you would pay to AEROBUS. For this reason, we recommend you to compare the fares of these alternatives. Discounts are provided for those travelling as a group of four, to children and to those who buy return ticket. You can buy tickets online, at the bus, or at the airport's arrival terminal.
Taxi
As soon as you leave the arrival terminal of the airport you can take one of the taxis waiting for the passengers. However, you may encounter the problem of finding a taxi at busy times. In such cases, you can take the elevator to the departure terminal and take a taxi from here. Moreover, you pay less if you get your taxi from the departure terminal. You may need a taxi especially at night, when the metro and AEROBUS shuttles do not operate. Nightly buses remain as an alternative to public transport at night, but there are baggage restrictions in these buses. In Lisbon, airport taxis charge extra per luggage. In addition, at weekends, official holidays and night time fares increase by 20 percent.
Car Rental
If you are evaluating car rental option, which provides you flexibility on your journeys, you can find the offices of Avis, Europcar, Guerin, Hertz and Goldcar car rental companies at Lisbon Airport. If Lisbon is your starting point for your trip in Portugal, which is already a rather small country, and if you are traveling in groups of several people, renting a car may be an even better option. Also remember that you have to pay for many parking areas in the city.
