Travelers bound for a popular Italian destination face significant disruptions as Naples Capodichino Airport prepares to shut down completely for the month of November to complete major infrastructure work.
As one of Italy's busiest transport hubs, the facility will halt all flight operations throughout November so workers can execute extensive renovations. The project forms part of a €250million (£209.2million) investment, with roughly €30million (£25.1million) dedicated entirely to a complete refurbishment of the runway.
Builders will also construct a second terminal dedicated to non-Schengen flights, which covers routes to the UK. Additional site improvements include brand-new aircraft stands alongside a fresh zone designated for cargo and logistics operations.
Plans involve constructing a new hotel on site, accompanied by upgraded road links and underground connections. The entire facility will undergo modernization to accommodate growing passenger volumes.
Annual traffic currently stands at 13million passengers, though projections indicate this figure will climb to 17.3million by the year 2035. Authorities will also redevelop the surrounding district.
Every modification aims to permit the handling of higher-capacity aircraft, resulting in higher passenger numbers overall.
An official statement on the Naples Airport website explains, "Naples Airport will be closed in November 2026 for extensive and planned runway upgrades, in compliance with stringent industry regulations and in line with GESAC's priority commitment to ensuring the highest safety standards."
Airlines currently serving the location include easyJet operating from London Gatwick, alongside Ryanair running services from London Stansted, Manchester, and Edinburgh.
Passengers must redirect their travel plans to the new Salerno-Pontecagnano Airport while the closure is in effect.
Gesac, the operator managing the Naples facility, has introduced a shuttle bus route connecting Naples Piazza Garibaldi with Salerno Costa d'Amalfi and Cilento Airport to assist passengers with their journeys.
This shuttle service will run eight times in each direction daily, with tickets priced at €12 (£10.04) per traveler.
Train travel offers another option, with rail journeys from Naples Central to Salerno costing £5 for a one-way ticket.
Normal operations will resume when Naples Airport reopens on November 30.
