Palese Airport
Bari Karol Wojtyła International Airport is the main air gateway for Bari and one of the key airports serving Italy’s Adriatic coast. Identified by the codes BRI and LIBD, it is classified as a large airport and handles both domestic and international traffic for travellers heading to Bari, Puglia, and nearby seaside towns. The airport sits at an elevation of 193 feet (59 m), which is useful context for aviation-minded visitors but mostly matters less to passengers than its practical role as a straightforward arrival point for southern Italy.
About Palese Airport
Bari Karol Wojtyła International Airport is the main air gateway for Bari and one of the key airports serving Italy’s Adriatic coast. Identified by the codes BRI and LIBD, it is classified as a large airport and handles both domestic and international traffic for travellers heading to Bari, Puglia, and nearby seaside towns. The airport sits at an elevation of 193 feet (59 m), which is useful context for aviation-minded visitors but mostly matters less to passengers than its practical role as a straightforward arrival point for southern Italy.
Overview
Bari Karol Wojtyła International Airport is the main air gateway for Bari and one of the key airports serving Italy’s Adriatic coast. Identified by the codes BRI and LIBD, it is classified as a large airport and handles both domestic and international traffic for travellers heading to Bari, Puglia, and nearby seaside towns. The airport sits at an elevation of 193 feet (59 m), which is useful context for aviation-minded visitors but mostly matters less to passengers than its practical role as a straightforward arrival point for southern Italy.
What Travellers Should Know
- The airport serves Bari, making it a convenient entry point for city breaks, regional road trips, and onward travel across Puglia.
- Local time follows Europe/Rome, so travellers should check seasonal daylight saving changes when planning arrivals, departures, or connections.
- The single runway, 07/25, is 9,843 feet long, asphalt surfaced, and lighted, supporting operations in a wide range of conditions.
- As a large airport, BRI generally offers a more substantial travel setup than a small regional field, with services aimed at both leisure and business passengers.
- The official airport website is http://www.seap-puglia.it/default.asp?idlingua=2&idcontenuto=25.
Why It Matters For Your Trip
For most visitors, the real advantage of Bari Karol Wojtyła International Airport is location: it places you close to Bari’s port, historic center, and regional transport links, making it a practical starting point for exploring Puglia. Whether you are flying in for beaches, food, religious sites, or a broader southern Italy itinerary, knowing the airport’s codes, time zone, and operating profile can make booking, meeting drivers, and planning onward journeys much smoother.
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FAQ
Palese Airport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
9 common questions
- Palese Airport is located in Bari, Italy (Europe), at coordinates 41.130°, 16.760°.
- Its IATA code is BRI and its ICAO code is LIBD.
- Palese Airport serves Bari, Italy. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Palese Airport operates on Europe/Rome local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Palese Airport sits at latitude 41.130° and longitude 16.760°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Originfacts does not yet track scheduled routes from BRI. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for BRI is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from BRI on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Its address is Viale Enzo Ferrari, Puglia, 70128, Italy, the phone number is +39 080 580 0200, the official website is http://www.aeroportidipuglia.it/. For flight-specific questions (delays, baggage, rebooking), contact the operating airline directly rather than the airport.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 9 other airports in Italy. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.