Flights to the Amalfi Coast: which airport to choose and how to get there

Which airport is closest to the Amalfi Coast?

The Amalfi Coast has no airport of its own: two nearby hubs serve it. Naples Capodichino (NAP) is the main one: over 100 direct destinations, full-service and low-cost carriers (ITA Airways, easyJet, Ryanair, Volotea and more) all year round, about 70 km from Amalfi. Salerno Costa d'Amalfi (QSR), reopened in July 2024, is closer to the eastern side of the coast: 25 km from Vietri sul Mare and 35 km from Maiori, with a route network growing especially in summer.

The choice is simple: if you find a direct flight to Salerno at convenient times, it is the fastest option for Maiori, Minori, Amalfi and Ravello. For everything else, Naples offers more flights, more schedules and generally more competitive fares.

How do you find cheap flights to Naples?

Naples is served by Europe's main low-cost carriers, so with a few tricks you can fly cheaply: book 2-3 months ahead for summer, compare fares from multiple airlines in a single search, and consider departing midweek, which is on average cheaper than weekends.

On Scoast's flight search portal you compare fares from hundreds of airlines to Naples and Salerno in one place, with no hidden fees, and book at the lowest price available for your dates.

How do you get from the airport to the coast?

From Naples Capodichino the options are: private door-to-door transfer (1h15-2h depending on destination, fixed price), train from Napoli Centrale to Salerno or Sorrento plus a SITA bus (2h30-3h30 in total), or seasonal direct buses to some towns. From Salerno Costa d'Amalfi, a private transfer reaches Maiori in about 35 minutes and Amalfi in 45 minutes.

With Scoast Transfers you book the transfer together with your flight: the driver tracks your landing time, meets you at the airport with a name sign and takes you straight to your hotel, with the price confirmed at booking.

When should you book your flight?

To travel between June and September, the peak period, the best prices are usually found booking between February and April. For spring and autumn, 4-8 weeks ahead is enough. Saturday flights are on average the most expensive in summer; Tuesdays and Wednesdays the cheapest.

An efficient itinerary: morning flight to Naples, private transfer to the coast in time for lunch, and the first days spent around your base town, moving by scooter or ferry.

Flight FAQs

Which airport serves the Amalfi Coast?

There is no airport on the coast itself: you fly to Naples Capodichino (NAP), 60-75 km away, or Salerno Costa d'Amalfi (QSR), operational since 2024 and 25-35 km from the eastern side of the coast.

Is it better to fly to Naples or Salerno?

Naples offers over 100 direct destinations and more frequencies year-round. Salerno is closer to Maiori, Minori, Amalfi and Ravello but has fewer flights. A direct flight to Salerno at convenient times saves you 30-45 minutes of transfer.

How far is Naples airport from Positano?

About 60 km via the Sorrento peninsula, or 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours by private transfer. Amalfi is about 70 km away (1 hour 30 minutes) and Maiori 65 km (1 hour 15 minutes).

When should I book summer flights?

For June-September, the best prices are usually found booking between February and April, i.e. 2-4 months before departure. Tuesdays and Wednesdays are on average the cheapest days to fly.

How do I get from the airport to my hotel on the coast?

The most comfortable option is Scoast's private door-to-door transfer: fixed price confirmed at booking, a driver who tracks your flight and direct arrival at your hotel, even where buses cannot go.

Where can I compare flight prices to Naples?

On Scoast's flight portal you compare fares from hundreds of airlines to Naples and Salerno in a single search, with no hidden fees.