Vieux-Port
The old harbour, lined with tall colourful houses, café terraces and fishing boats.
Airport · Bastia, France
Bastia-Poretta BIA
17 km from central Bastia. Live flights, getting to town, car rental and where to stay.
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- 17 km
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About the airport
Bastia-Poretta is the main airport in northern Corsica. It lies in the town of Lucciana, about 20 km south of central Bastia, near the island’s east coast.
Terminal
It has a single terminal, with arrivals and departures in the same building. Air Corsica flies year-round to Paris-Orly, Marseille and Nice, and in season there are many flights to cities in Germany, Switzerland and elsewhere in Europe.
Services
The terminal has a bar, snack outlets, newsagent and regional produce shops, an ATM and car rental desks.
Getting to the city
Navette Aéroport - Bastia
STIB shuttle bus between the airport and Bastia train station, in the city centre (about 25 min).
Les Rapides Bleus
The Bastia-Porto-Vecchio coach line stops at the airport from 1 June to 31 October.
Taxi
Rank outside the terminal. The ride to central Bastia takes about 25-30 min.
Airport map
Terminal
Single terminal, with arrivals and departures in the same building. Much busier in summer.
Bastia
Things to do in Bastia
Bastia, Corsica's main port, faces Italy from the island's north-east coast. Its old harbour, Genoese citadel and baroque churches make it the gateway to Cap Corse.
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste
Corsica's largest church, a baroque building whose twin bell towers rise above the old harbour.
Citadelle (Terra Nova)
The fortified Genoese quarter above the town, home to the former Governors' Palace.
Place Saint-Nicolas
Large square open to the sea, with palm trees, café terraces and a statue of Napoleon.
Frequently asked questions
How far is the airport from central Bastia?
Bastia-Poretta airport is about 17 km from central Bastia.
How do I get from the airport to central Bastia?
From Bastia-Poretta airport you can take Navette Aéroport - Bastia (bus), Les Rapides Bleus (bus), and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
How many terminals does Bastia-Poretta airport have?
Bastia-Poretta has one terminal: Terminal.
Landing in Bastia?
Book your car and your stay before you arrive: more choice and better prices.
Photo credits
- The terminal and control tower from the apron: Chabe01, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Glazed airside façade of the terminal: Chabe01, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Check-in hall: Chabe01, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- The terminal from the car park: G CHP, CC BY-SA 2.5, Wikimedia Commons
- Vieux-Port: Isiwal, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste: Isiwal, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Citadelle (Terra Nova): Chabe01, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Place Saint-Nicolas: Isiwal, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons