Castello Aragonese
A 15th-century fortress guarding the entrance to the channel between the two seas.
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Airport · Taranto, Italy
Taranto-Grottaglie Marcello Arlotta TAR
14 km from central Taranto. Live flights, getting to town, car rental and where to stay.
- to the centre
- 14 km
- terminals
- 1
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- TAR · LIBG
About the airport
Taranto-Grottaglie “Marcello Arlotta” Airport is in Grottaglie, about 25 km from Taranto. It is used mainly for industrial and cargo activity, and passenger flights are limited.
Terminals
It has a single terminal, with arrivals and departures in the same building. It is a small airport with few routes, which can change from one season to the next; check flights in advance.
Services
Services are basic, such as a café, and the walk through the terminal is very short. Bring what you need and check in advance which services, such as car rental, are available around flight times.
Getting to the city
Taxi
Taxis and private transfers to Taranto, about 25 km away; it is best to book in advance. About 35 min.
Airport map
Terminal
A single terminal, with arrivals and departures in the same building. It is a small airport, used mainly for industrial and cargo activity, with limited passenger flights.
Taranto
Things to do in Taranto
Taranto is a city between two seas, the Mar Grande and the Mar Piccolo, founded by Greek colonists and home to one of Italy's best archaeological museums.
Ponte Girevole
A swing bridge that opens to let ships pass between the Mar Grande and the Mar Piccolo.
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MArTA
The National Archaeological Museum, with a great collection from Magna Graecia, such as the bronze Zeus of Ugento.
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Cattedrale di San Cataldo
The cathedral of the old town, with a Baroque façade and medieval origins.
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How far is the airport from central Taranto?
Taranto-Grottaglie Marcello Arlotta airport is about 14 km from central Taranto.
How do I get from the airport to central Taranto?
From Taranto-Grottaglie Marcello Arlotta airport you can take Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
How many terminals does Taranto-Grottaglie Marcello Arlotta airport have?
Taranto-Grottaglie Marcello Arlotta has one terminal: Terminal.
Landing in Taranto?
Book your car and your stay before you arrive: more choice and better prices.
Photo credits
- The terminal façade: Felice Bonfrate, CC BY-SA 2.5 it, Wikimedia Commons
- The runway and a Boeing aircraft on the apron: Felice Bonfrate, CC BY-SA 2.5 it, Wikimedia Commons
- The airport runway: Felice Bonfrate, CC BY-SA 2.5 it, Wikimedia Commons
- Castello Aragonese: ParisTaras, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Ponte Girevole: Bernard Gagnon, CC0, Wikimedia Commons
- MArTA: Benjamin Smith, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Cattedrale di San Cataldo: ParisTaras, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons