A €30 million runway maintenance project suspends flight operations throughout November, while Salerno Airport serves 15 destinations, including Dubai, Casablanca and Sharm El Sheikh.
Naples – Italy – Al Rehla
Naples Capodichino International Airport will remain closed to air traffic until November 30, 2026, as extensive runway and taxiway rehabilitation works continue under a €30 million infrastructure investment programme.
Some flights have been redirected to Salerno Costa d'Amalfi Airport to minimise disruption for travellers visiting southern Italy.
GESAC, the airport operator, confirmed that the closure began on November 1 as part of an extraordinary maintenance programme aimed at improving operational safety and upgrading airport infrastructure.
Round-the-Clock Construction Involving 500 Workers
The rehabilitation project includes removing existing pavement layers and reconstructing sections of the runway using high-performance materials, alongside upgrading lighting systems, navigational markings and taxiways.
Approximately 500 workers are involved in the project, covering a total area of 250,000 square metres, with construction continuing 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The operator aims to resume flight operations on December 1, 2026, subject to completion of the works and the necessary operational procedures.
Salerno Airport Serves 15 Destinations
During Naples Airport's closure, Salerno Airport is offering flights to 15 domestic and international destinations, comprising six Italian cities and nine international destinations.
International routes include Dubai with flydubai, Casablanca with Air Arabia Maroc, and Sharm El Sheikh with Air Cairo and Neos. Other international destinations include Amsterdam, Barcelona, Düsseldorf, Stuttgart, Madrid and Paris.
Domestic services connect Salerno with Bergamo, Milan Malpensa, Milan Linate, Genoa, Turin and Trieste. Airport management confirmed that Salerno's general aviation terminal will be used to handle flights to Dubai, Casablanca, Sharm El Sheikh and Madrid during this period.
Eight Daily Bus Services Between Naples and Salerno
To facilitate passenger transfers, GESAC has partnered with Busitalia Campania to introduce a direct bus service between the Naples Central Station area and Salerno Airport. The service operates eight departures daily in each direction, with tickets priced at €12 per journey.
Tickets can be purchased at authorised sales points or on board using electronic payment methods. The journey takes approximately 60 to 75 minutes, depending on the scheduled service.
According to the operator's conditions, this dedicated shuttle service is available only to passengers holding a valid airline ticket for the day they use the bus. Transport connections between Salerno Airport and the city's railway station have also been strengthened, while road connections to the Amalfi Coast and other destinations across the Campania region remain available.
Al Rehla Travel Insight | What Should Travellers Do?
Passengers booked on flights to or from Naples during November should contact their airlines directly to confirm whether their services have been cancelled, transferred to Salerno or redirected to another airport.
The availability of alternative flights at Salerno does not mean that all Naples bookings have been automatically transferred there. Travellers should also check shuttle bus schedules and eligibility requirements and allow additional time to reach the alternative airport, particularly when travelling to Naples, Pompeii or the Amalfi Coast.
Naples Airport is scheduled to reopen on December 1, although the actual resumption of operations remains subject to the successful completion of maintenance works and all necessary inspections.
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