Puglia is well connected to the rest of Italy and Europe, making it easy to reach the region by air. Depending on your travel plans and the flight deals you find, here are a few tips to help you choose the best airport for your trip.
✈️ Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)
(1 hour 50 minutes to the wedding venue)
Located on the Adriatic coast, Bari is the main international airport in Puglia. It offers many connections to major Italian cities such as Rome and Milan, as well as direct flights to several European destinations. Bari is usually the most convenient option for reaching the Gargano area.
✈️ Foggia “Gino Lisa” Airport (FOG)
(45 minutes to the wedding venue)
A small airport that recently reopened, Foggia provides limited but growing regional connections. If you find a good flight, this is the closest airport to the venue.
✈️ Rome “Fiumicino” Airport (FCO)
(3 hours to the wedding venue by high-speed train)
If you’re arriving from outside Europe or prefer a wider selection of international flights, Rome Fiumicino is an excellent alternative. From the airport, you can take a high-speed train (Frecciarossa or Italo) to Foggia—the journey takes about 3 hours.
Alternatively, you can rent a car directly at the airport and enjoy a scenic drive through central and southern Italy to Puglia.
Travelling by Plane
Getting Around Puglia
While public transportation can take you to most places, we highly recommend renting a car to fully enjoy Puglia and its beautiful coastline, towns, and countryside. All major airports offer a wide selection of car rental agencies.
Important Tips for Driving in Italy
• International Driver’s Permit
If you’re traveling from the United States, you will need both your U.S. driver’s license and an International Driver’s Permit to rent and drive a car in Italy.
You can get it easily at any AAA office: www.aaa.com/vacation/idpf.html
• Manual vs. Automatic Cars
Most cars in Italy have a manual transmission. If that’s not ideal for you, be sure to request an automatic when booking your rental.
• Offline Maps
Before leaving for Italy, download the Apulia region on Google Maps so you can navigate offline even without reception.
• Narrow Streets
Google Maps doesn’t always consider how narrow medieval streets can be. Trust us—you don’t want to get stuck! If a road looks extremely tight, it probably is.
• Random Police Checks
Police may occasionally stop cars simply to check licenses and documents. It’s routine and they will let you go right after.
• No Right Turn on Red
In Italy, it is illegal to turn right at a red light, even after stopping.
• Highway Driving
On major freeways (called autostrade), the left lane is for passing only. Use the right lane for normal driving