Which airport is best for Positano?

Naples Airport (NAP). The fastest public-transport connection Routavio found from there takes about 1h 15m by bus, with 0 transfer(s).

What is the nearest airport to Positano?

Naples Airport (NAP), about 33 km in a straight line. The closest airport is not always the quickest one to travel from.

Can you get to Positano without a car?

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

Is there a train station in Positano?

No. Positano has no railway station, so the last leg is by bus, taxi or boat.

How many airports serve Positano?

Routavio compares 2 airports for Positano and has verified a public-transport route from 2 of them.

How to Get to Positano

View of Positano — Photo: Wikimedia Commons, Bernard Gagnon, CC BY 4.0

Positano has no railway station. The usual approaches are Naples Airport or Naples Centrale, then Circumvesuviana to Sorrento and SITA bus, or a seasonal ferry from Naples, Sorrento or Salerno.

No railway station at the destination

Quick answer

Best airport by total journey: Naples Airport (NAP), 1h 15m onward
Verified gateway airports: 2 of 2
Arrival point used for calculations: Positano
Last data refresh: 15 Sept 2026

Gateway airports compared

Airport	Distance	Fastest onward	Transfers	Modes
Naples Airport (NAP)	33 km	1h 15m	0	BUS
Salerno Costa d'Amalfi Airport (QSR)	36 km	1h 19m	0	BUS

Full airport comparison for Positano

Best routes from popular starting points

Naples Airport to Positano: 1h 15m, 0 transfers
Salerno Costa d'Amalfi Airport to Positano: 1h 19m, 0 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

There is no railway station at the destination, so the last leg is by bus, taxi or boat.
Routavio's journey times end at Positano, the usual arrival point.

Frequently asked questions

Which airport is best for Positano?: Naples Airport (NAP). The fastest public-transport connection Routavio found from there takes about 1h 15m by bus, with 0 transfer(s).
What is the nearest airport to Positano?: Naples Airport (NAP), about 33 km in a straight line. The closest airport is not always the quickest one to travel from.
Can you get to Positano without a car?: Yes. Routavio found a public-transport route from the best airport by bus.
Is there a train station in Positano?: No. Positano has no railway station, so the last leg is by bus, taxi or boat.
How many airports serve Positano?: Routavio compares 2 airports for Positano and has verified a public-transport route from 2 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.