Cheap flights to Bari

Bari

The city is rich in history and boasts stunning architecture, home to some of Italy's finest and most revered landmarks. Bari Cathedral, which was completed in 1178, is perennially popular with tourists and is seen as one of the finest examples of Apulian Romanesque architecture in Europe. The city's old town area is also impressive and home to some of the best food and traditional shops in the city. The district has recently enjoyed a resurgence thanks to a number of large scale redevelopment projects and is now the premier restaurant, bar and nightclub quarter in the city. Bari is also famous for its waterfront and has two large ports that are able to accommodate large cargo vessels and luxury yachts. With extended pedestrian areas and some great bars and restaurants, the ports of the city are arguably the most exclusive and upmarket parts of Bari.

Flights to Bari

Explore Puglia and discover one of Italy's most underrated destinations by booking flights to Bari. Bari is only a few hours away from numerous UK airports, and flights leave every day. With plenty of transfer options to nearby cities, resorts or Bari itself, arranging a Puglian break could hardly be easier.

Which is the main airport in Bari?

Bari's major airport is Bari Palese Airport (also known as Karol Wojtyla Airport). The airport is only about five miles from central Bari. AMTAB bus line 16 offers a simple, affordable connection for all arrivals, but the fastest transfer option is to catch trains from Bari Aeroporto Station. From there, visitors can be in Bari within 15 minutes.

Which airlines offer flights to Bari?

UK travellers have a few excellent options to choose from when picking flights to Bari. Wizz Air offers flights from London Luton, while British Airways and easyJet fly from Gatwick. But Ryanair is easily the biggest operator on the route, running flights from both Stansted and Liverpool.

Why travel by plane to Bari?

Flying is always likely to be the best way to reach Bari or other Puglian  destinations, and flight time is the primary reason. When travellers fly to Bari, journey times will be between two hours 50 minutes and three hours compared with over 24 hours for buses or trains. Moreover, flights are always likely to be cheaper than buses or trains, which tend to require complicated scheduling. With flights, travellers can simple head directly from UK airports and pay budget fares with carriers like Ryanair or easyJet. Finally, Bari's Airport rail link provides rapid transfers, making it a stress-free place to arrive.

Before you travel to Bari by plane - good to know!

Many people choose to mix up their time in Bari with both urban sightseeing and day trip excursions. In the city itself, visitors can feast on religious art and architecture. The 11th century Basilica of St Nicholas is a highlight and contrasts with the Norman-influenced San Sabino. The formidable castle also dates back to the Crusades with heavy northern European influences, while Borgo Murattiano hosts an array of dazzling 19th-century architecture. Outside Bari, the Trulli houses of Alberobello are a star attraction, as is the ancient city of Matera. Polignano a Mare merits its description as the "Pearl of the Adriatic", and is a great place to head for sublime Puglian seafood.

How to Get to Bari by Plane

A number of UK airports offer flights to Bari, including London Stansted, Heathrow, Manchester and Birmingham. The main service providers across this route are British Airways, Alitalia, easyJet and Air France. On arrival you will land at Palese Airport which is about 8 km northwest of Bari town centre. The city can be reached via the A14 motorway. The city metropolitan railway service also provides a link between the town and the airport, and the AMTAB bus offers extensive links to the city as well as more rural locations and cross-country destinations.