Search flights to Galatina Airport

Since the airport in Lecce only serves as a military airport, you can reach the city through Brindisi-Salento Airport, which is the closest airport to the city. Renting a car is a popular way of transportation in Lecce. If you can afford, you can also prefer to take a taxi. If you want to travel by a less costly means of transport, you can take a direct bus to Lecce departing from Brindisi-Salento Airport.

Rent a car

In addition to the international car rental companies such as Hertz, Sixt, and Avis, there are also the offices of local car rental companies at the airport. You can easily get to Lecce by renting a car without sacrificing your comfort. Your journey takes about half an hour when there is no traffic density. If you want to go to Lecce city center from Brindisi-Salento Airport by car, you need to go straight on the SS613 road southwardly.

Taxi

It is possible to arrive at Lecce city center from Brindisi-Salento Airport in about 30 or 35 minutes by taking a taxi; however, you should keep in mind that the distance from the airport to Lecce is about 40 kilometers and taxi fare may be costly.

Bus

There are also the bus services from Brindisi-Salento Airport to Lecce city. Bus services are available between 6 am and 11:45 pm every day of the week and the buses depart at 2 or 3-hour intervals depending on passenger density. The bus journey takes about 40 minutes under normal traffic conditions.

Lecce has an airport but this airport is used only for military flights and the Brindisi-Salento Airport, which is located in the neighboring city Brindisi, is the most convenient airport option for your return flight. You can get to Brindisi-Salento Airport from Lecce by taking a taxi or renting a car. Although both options are very comfortable to reach the airport, they may increase your transportation costs. If you prefer, you can also get to Brindisi-Salento Airport by the buses departing from Lecce city center and directly go to the airport.

Rent a car

You can reach Brindisi-Salento Airport in about 30 or 40 minutes by renting a car. All you need to do is to drive straight on the SS613 road and head north; after 40 kilometers, just follow the airport signs.

Taxi

You can also reach Brindisi-Salento Airport in 30 or 35 minutes by taking a taxi from Lecce; however, you should keep in mind that the distance is about 40 kilometers and taxi fare may be costly.

Bus

If you want to reduce transportation costs to reach the airport, you can prefer to take the buses departing from Lecce and going directly to Brindisi-Salento Airport. These buses run between 5 am and 10:40 pm during the day every week. However, you should plan your schedule keeping in mind that there is a 2 or 3-hour interval between these bus services. The bus journey to the airport takes about 40 minutes.

Airport Information

Galatina Airport in Lecce is also known as Lecce Airport by the locals; however, this airport only serves as a military airport, where no passenger flights are arranged. Brindisi-Salento Airport is the closest airport to Lecce that serves civil passenger flights. This airport is located in Brindisi city. In addition to domestic flights, there are also many regular and seasonal international flights to different cities at Brindisi-Salento Airport, which is located 40 kilometers away from Lecce. The airport also has various areas where you can both eat and do shopping.