Which airport is best for Matera?

Bari Karol Wojtyła International Airport (BRI). The fastest public-transport connection Routavio found from there takes about 1h 42m by bus, with 0 transfer(s).

What is the nearest airport to Matera?

Bari Karol Wojtyła International Airport (BRI), about 53 km in a straight line. The closest airport is not always the quickest one to travel from.

Can you get to Matera without a car?

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

How many airports serve Matera?

Routavio compares 3 airports for Matera and has verified a public-transport route from 3 of them.

How to Get to Matera

View of Matera — Photo: Wikimedia Commons, Jules Verne Times Two, CC BY-SA 4.0

Bari is the gateway. The FAL regional railway and buses link Bari to Matera; there is no mainline station in Matera.

Quick answer

Best airport by total journey: Bari Karol Wojtyła International Airport (BRI), 1h 42m onward
Verified gateway airports: 3 of 3
Arrival point used for calculations: Matera
Last data refresh: 15 Sept 2026

Gateway airports compared

Airport	Distance	Fastest onward	Transfers	Modes
Bari Karol Wojtyła International Airport (BRI)	53 km	1h 42m	0	BUS
Brindisi Airport (BDS)	114 km	4h 47m	1	BUS + BUS
Naples Airport (NAP)	195 km	8h 12m	1	BUS + BUS

Full airport comparison for Matera

Best routes from popular starting points

Naples Airport to Matera: 8h 12m, 1 transfers

Best time to visit

Spring (April to June) and autumn (September and October) are the most comfortable months for sightseeing on foot. July and August are the busiest, with the longest queues at the main sights.

Getting around once there

Routavio's journey times end at Matera, the usual arrival point.

Frequently asked questions

Which airport is best for Matera?: Bari Karol Wojtyła International Airport (BRI). The fastest public-transport connection Routavio found from there takes about 1h 42m by bus, with 0 transfer(s).
What is the nearest airport to Matera?: Bari Karol Wojtyła International Airport (BRI), about 53 km in a straight line. The closest airport is not always the quickest one to travel from.
Can you get to Matera without a car?: Yes. Routavio found a public-transport route from the best airport by bus.
How many airports serve Matera?: Routavio compares 3 airports for Matera and has verified a public-transport route from 3 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.