Genoa and the Italian Riviera: By Air

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By Air

There is daily air service between Genoa and Zürich (on Swiss International Air Lines), London (on British Airways), Paris (on Air France), Munich (on Air Dolomiti), and Milan and Rome (on Alitalia).

Aeroporto Internazionale Cristoforo Colombo is only 6 km (4 mi) from the center of Genoa. The nearest airports for direct U.S. flights are Nice, in France, about 2 1/2 hours west of Genoa (an easy bus connection), and Milan's Linate and Malpensa, about 2 hours northeast.

Volabus services from Cristoforo Colombo Airport connect with Genoa's Stazione Brignole (35 minutes), stopping at Piazza Acquaverde (Stazione Principe) on the way. Tickets cost EUR 3 and may be purchased on the bus.

Airport Information

Aeroporto Internazionale Cristoforo Colombo (Sestri Ponente, Genoa. 010/60151. www.airport.genova.it).

Carriers

Air Dolomiti (800/013366. www.airdolomiti.it). Air France (848/884466. www.airfrance.com). Alitalia (848/865641. www.alitalia.com). British Airways (848/812266. www.britishairways.com). Swiss International Air Lines (848/852000. www.swiss.com).

Transfers

Volabus (010/5582414).