Naples Capodichino Airport (NAP) is closed to air traffic from 1 to 30 November 2026 while its runway undergoes major reconstruction. Some flights have temporarily moved to Salerno Costa d’Amalfi e del Cilento Airport (QSR), where fifteen domestic and international destinations are listed. A special bus links Salerno Airport with central Naples, services to Salerno railway station have increased, and other ground transport connections remain available. The changes also affect journeys to Sorrento and the Amalfi Coast.
Why Naples Capodichino Airport Is Closed
Airport operator GESAC scheduled extensive reconstruction of the runway and adjoining taxiways at Naples Capodichino Airport. The announced investment is approximately 30 million euros, covering renewal of the airfield surface and associated infrastructure required for safe aircraft operations. This is a planned maintenance project rather than an emergency shutdown caused by an unexpected incident. Passenger flights cannot use Naples Airport during November, which means journeys previously booked through Capodichino may have been changed, moved to another airport or cancelled by the airline.
What Happens to Existing Flight Bookings
The closure does not mean that every Naples flight has automatically been transferred to Salerno. Some services are operating from QSR, while airlines have also modified schedules, offered different departure points or cancelled individual flights. Rebooking and refund arrangements depend on the carrier and the specific reservation, rather than on a single rule applying to all passengers. The airport codes matter: NAP identifies Naples Capodichino, whereas QSR identifies Salerno Airport, and the correct departure location is the one confirmed for the actual journey.
Fifteen Destinations Served From Salerno Airport
GESAC's announcement of 29 October lists six domestic and nine international destinations available from Salerno during the Naples closure. The Italian routes include Bergamo, Milan Malpensa, Milan Linate, Genoa, Turin and Trieste. International connections include Amsterdam, Barcelona, Casablanca, Dubai, Düsseldorf, Stuttgart, Madrid, Paris and Sharm el-Sheikh. These are the destinations in the airport's published programme, not a promise of daily departures on every route. Operating days and flight times are determined by the relevant airlines and may differ from the original Naples schedules.
Flights Between Milan Airports and Salerno
For travellers entering Italy through Milan, several connections to Salerno are included in the November schedule. GESAC lists Bergamo Orio al Serio (BGY) with Ryanair, Milan Malpensa (MXP) with easyJet, and Milan Linate (LIN) with Aeroitalia and ITA Airways. These are three distinct airports, each with its own terminal facilities and ground access arrangements. When an international arrival is followed by a domestic flight, the actual airport code is therefore more important than the general reference to Milan in a travel itinerary.
Two Terminals at Salerno Airport
To handle additional passenger traffic, Salerno Airport is using both its commercial aviation terminal and its general aviation terminal. The second facility is assigned to services for Casablanca, Dubai, Sharm el-Sheikh and Madrid. This distribution means that the location of check-in or passenger arrival depends on the flight, even though every service carries the same QSR airport code. GESAC also states that the passenger terminal is normally closed between 22:30 and 05:00, except in cases involving exceptional flight delays.
Special Bus Service From Salerno to Naples
From 1 to 30 November, GESAC and Busitalia Campania operate a direct airport bus between QSR and the Napoli Centrale area, using a stop on Via Galileo Ferraris. There are eight departures each day in each direction, with a fare of 12 euros per person each way. This special service is reserved for passengers holding a valid air ticket for the day of travel. The timetable is coordinated with flight operations, but the shuttle remains a separate ground transport service with its own boarding and ticket conditions.
Train Connections Through Salerno Railway Station
The Salerno Airlink service between QSR Airport and Salerno's main railway station has been strengthened for the November closure period. It enables onward travel by regional and long-distance train towards Naples and other Italian destinations. The railway platforms are not located inside the airport terminal, so every rail journey begins with a ground connection to the station. The overall journey depends on the bus and train schedules, including any waiting time between the arrival of an aircraft and the departure of the connecting rail service.
Shared Taxis and Other Regional Transport
GESAC has also announced a trial shared-taxi service with predetermined fares between Salerno Airport and the main railway stations of Naples and Salerno. Existing connections to Potenza, Eboli, Battipaglia and the Amalfi Coast remain in operation. These alternatives are not identical to a private airport transfer: the boarding point, shared seating, fare structure and departure times depend on the particular service. The existence of a regional route does not imply that a suitable departure is available immediately after every arriving flight.
Private Transfers From QSR to Naples
For passengers whose destination is Naples, a private road transfer can link Salerno Airport directly to an agreed hotel or street address without a change at Napoli Centrale. This can be relevant for accommodation outside the Piazza Garibaldi area, travellers with substantial luggage or passengers arriving together. Vehicle availability and the actual fare, however, cannot be guaranteed merely because the geographical route exists. ItalianAirports.eu provides a directory of airport transfer routes in Italy, while individual transport arrangements and operating conditions depend on independent providers.
From Salerno Airport to Sorrento
Sorrento lies on the peninsula south of the Bay of Naples and remains an important destination for visitors arriving in Campania. With some flights departing from and arriving at QSR during November, the starting point for the ground journey may be different from the familiar Naples Airport route. A private car can connect the airport directly with accommodation, whereas public transport may involve changes. The ItalianAirports.eu Sorrento page lists connections involving both NAP and QSR, but this does not certify that a registered transport operator is available for every flight.
Reaching the Amalfi Coast
Amalfi, Ravello, Maiori and Minori are spread along a coastline with narrow roads, steep hillsides and different access arrangements in historic centres. The precise address matters when travelling from QSR, because the term Amalfi Coast does not identify a single destination or stopping point. GESAC confirms that regional transport links to the coast continue during November. ItalianAirports.eu's Minori page presents Salerno Airport among the relevant starting points and includes transfer options, without establishing a fixed fare or guaranteed vehicle availability.
Travelling Into Salerno City
Salerno is a regional transport hub with rail connections, local buses and onward links to several coastal communities. For passengers landing at QSR, the strengthened airport-to-station service is especially significant because it joins the airport with the wider Italian railway network. A private journey to a hotel in Salerno is a different service from a connection to the station, even if both begin at the same terminal. The final address, available vehicles and local road conditions determine the practical arrangement, not simply the name of the city.
Airport Shuttle, Shared Taxi or Private Transfer
The Busitalia shuttle serves defined stops and has a published fare of 12 euros per passenger each way. A private transfer involves an individually agreed road journey to a specific address, with a fare and vehicle subject to the independent provider's terms. A shared taxi offers a third model, with arrangements different from both a regular bus and an exclusive car. None of these services should automatically be described as included in an airline ticket unless the particular booking explicitly confirms that such transport has been provided.
What Happens After 30 November
The announced closure of Naples Capodichino is scheduled to end on 30 November 2026. Actual resumption of normal operations will depend on the completion of reconstruction, the required infrastructure checks and airlines' decisions about their services. The calendar date alone therefore does not confirm that every previously operated route will return immediately in December. Salerno's temporary role illustrates how a second airport can sustain selected connections during major work at Naples, while still handling only part of the traffic that would normally use NAP.
November 2026 Travel Across Campania
During November, journeys towards Naples, Sorrento and the Amalfi Coast may begin at Salerno Airport instead of Capodichino. GESAC confirms fifteen destinations at QSR, special coaches to Naples, improved connections with Salerno railway station and other regional transport. Private road transfers represent an additional category for passengers travelling to a particular address, but vehicle availability remains the responsibility of individual providers. This distinction makes it possible to describe the temporary transport network accurately without confusing scheduled public services, shared taxis and privately arranged journeys.
