Genoa International Airport, named after the great traveler Christopher Columbus, is built on an artificial peninsula in the Sestri Ponente area. The air harbor is located 6 km to the west of the center. The runway at 3,065 m makes the Genoese airport the largest in Liguria
The airport's construction began in 1954 and lasted 6 years . Initially it was used only as a Helicopter platform, but later began to receive flights . Today, the Genoa airport Christopher Columbus serves more than 1 . 4 million passengers per year and has connections with major Italian and European cities such as Rome, Naples, Palermo, Istanbul, London Paris, and many others . In addition, flights to Moscow, Amsterdam and Vienna, as well as to Egypt and Tunisia are carried out in the summer. . Large European airlines operate on the territory of the airport - Air France, Alitalia, British Airways, Turkish Airlines .
@ How to get to
In order to get to Genoa airport, you can take a special bus Volabus, departing at intervals of one hour from Brignole train station. In the course of his movement, he also stops at Piazza De Firari, at the stations of Piazza Principe, Sampierdarena and Cornigliano. The ticket will cost 6 EUR and it is possible to use any kind of public transport of Genoa safely within an hour. The journey to the airport takes about 30 minutes
There is also a bus number 124, which departs from Via Travi Antonio in the area of Sestri Ponente and goes straight to the airport. Besides buses, you can always take a taxi. The price of the trip starts from 10 EUR. If you are traveling by car, the A10 motorway is near Genoa Airport
Services
Genoa Airport is a real paradise for shoppers. In addition to all the standard services provided by airports - ATMs, currency exchange offices, information desks - the air harbor is full of interesting shops that will help you pass the time before departure. In Duty Free you can find almost everything - numerous souvenirs, household goods, electronics, designer clothes. Citizens of non-EU states can purchase all goods duty-free, but with a limited number.
- Airport website: www.airport.genova.it
- On-line arrival screen: www.airport.genova.it/ Aarrivi
- On-line departure board: www.airport.genova.it/3Apartenze
All prices are indicated as of June 2013.