Cattedrale di San Ciriaco
The Romanesque-Byzantine cathedral on top of Monte Guasco, overlooking the port and the sea.
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Ancona: airports, things to do and where to stay
Ancona is the capital of the Marche and an important Adriatic port, with an upper town of churches and Roman monuments overlooking the sea.
Ancona airports
From the airport to central Ancona
Ancona Falconara Raffaello Sanzio airport is about 13 km from central Ancona.
Aerobus Raffaello
A shuttle bus between the airport and the city of Ancona, with a timetable matched to flights.
Castelferretti
Castelferretti station is close to the terminal, with regional trains to Ancona in about 20 min.
Taxi
Rank outside the terminal. The ride to central Ancona, about 15 km away, takes about 20-25 min.
Ancona
Things to do in Ancona
Arco di Traiano
The Roman arch from AD 115 that stands over the port, built in honour of Emperor Trajan.
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Mole Vanvitelliana
A former pentagonal lazaretto built over the water, now a cultural and exhibition space.
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Passetto
Ancona's seafront area of stairways, cliffs and beaches, much loved by locals for strolling and swimming.
Tickets →Frequently asked questions
Which airport serves Ancona?
Ancona is served by Ancona Falconara Raffaello Sanzio (AOI).
How far is the airport from central Ancona?
Ancona Falconara Raffaello Sanzio airport is about 13 km from central Ancona.
How do I get from the airport to central Ancona?
From Ancona Falconara Raffaello Sanzio airport you can take Aerobus Raffaello (bus), Castelferretti (train), and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Ancona?
Highlights of Ancona include Cattedrale di San Ciriaco, Arco di Traiano, Mole Vanvitelliana, and Passetto.
Photo credits
- Cattedrale di San Ciriaco: Austroungarika, CC BY 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Arco di Traiano: Claudio.stanco, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Mole Vanvitelliana: Mongolo1984, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Passetto: Claudio.stanco, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons