Which airport is best for Cinque Terre?

Pisa International Airport (PSA). The fastest public-transport connection Routavio found from there takes about 55m by train, with 0 transfer(s).

What is the nearest airport to Cinque Terre?

Pisa International Airport (PSA), about 65 km in a straight line. The closest airport is not always the quickest one to travel from.

Can you get to Cinque Terre without a car?

Yes. Routavio found a public-transport route from the best airport by train.

How many airports serve Cinque Terre?

Routavio compares 4 airports for Cinque Terre and has verified a public-transport route from 4 of them.

How to Get to Cinque Terre

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The five villages are linked by the coastal railway from La Spezia and Levanto. Pisa and Genoa are the closest airports; Florence and Milan are common starting points.

Quick answer

Best airport by total journey: Pisa International Airport (PSA), 55m onward
Verified gateway airports: 4 of 4
Arrival point used for calculations: La Spezia
Last data refresh: 15 Sept 2026

Gateway airports compared

Airport	Distance	Fastest onward	Modes
Pisa International Airport (PSA)	65 km	55m	TRAIN
Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA)	87 km	1h 25m	BUS
Florence Airport (FLR)	114 km	1h 50m	BUS
Milan Malpensa (MXP)	190 km	3h 50m	BUS

Full airport comparison for Cinque Terre

Best routes from popular starting points

Florence Airport to Cinque Terre: 1h 50m, 0 transfers
Pisa International Airport to Cinque Terre: 1h 35m, 0 transfers
Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport to Cinque Terre: 1h 25m, 0 transfers
Milan Malpensa to Cinque Terre: 4h 30m, 1 transfers

Best time to visit

The swimming season runs roughly June to September. May and October are usually warm enough for walking and much quieter. From November to March many ferries, buses and hotels run reduced schedules or close.

Getting around once there

Cinque Terre is a region rather than a single town. Pick a base and use local buses or trains to move between places.
Routavio's journey times end at La Spezia, the usual arrival point.

Frequently asked questions

Which airport is best for Cinque Terre?: Pisa International Airport (PSA). The fastest public-transport connection Routavio found from there takes about 55m by train, with 0 transfer(s).
What is the nearest airport to Cinque Terre?: Pisa International Airport (PSA), about 65 km in a straight line. The closest airport is not always the quickest one to travel from.
Can you get to Cinque Terre without a car?: Yes. Routavio found a public-transport route from the best airport by train.
How many airports serve Cinque Terre?: Routavio compares 4 airports for Cinque Terre and has verified a public-transport route from 4 of them.

Sources and method

Durable access facts come from operator and tourism-authority information. Journey times, transfers and prices are calculated by Routavio's route engine from operator timetables and flight data and refreshed nightly. An airport marked "not verified" is geographically plausible but Routavio has not yet confirmed a public-transport route from it.