Turin, or Turin’s airport, Caselle Aeroporto Internazionale di Torino , is 16 km (10 miles) north of the city center.
The airport opened in the 1950s and was recently renovated in preparation for the 2006 Winter Olympics. Modernization included the expansion of the terminal, a modern departure lounge, a bus lot, and additional boarding gates. It is now possible to fly to Turin airport from many European countries, as well as from other Italian cities. While Turin Airport is much smaller than Milan Malpensa Airport, located 140 km away, it is also an easy alternative for regional flights to and from destinations in Europe and Italy, and a good starting point for trips to the north of Italy, southern France and western Switzerland.
Some of the largest airlines serving Turin Airport include Alitalia, AirFrance, British Airways, EasyJet, RyanAir, and Vueling.
Transportation to the center of Turin
Express train service : the railway station is very close to the air terminal. The rail service between the air terminal and the GTT Dora station in the northwest of Turin takes 19 minutes, and also stops at Madonna di Campagna . Departures to and from the airport start around 5 AM. The last train to the airport leaves at approximately 11 PM, while the last train from the airport leaves at 9 PM, in all cases to coincide with scheduled flights. Buy your train ticket at the ticket office in the Arrivals terminal.
You can buy a full day ticket that can also be used on public transport in Turin.
Bus service : The bus service between the center and Turin airport has several stops on the way to the main Porta Nuova train station, including the Porta Susa train station. The bus departs and arrives at Porta Nuova at the corner of Corso Vittorio Emanuele II and Via Sacchi . The bus departs from Porta Nuova station every 30 minutes during rush hours or 45 minutes at other times, from approximately 5:15 am to 11:30 pm Buy your ticket at a bar near the bus terminal.
From the airport, the bus departs from the arrivals level right in front of the exit. There are ticket vending machines inside or you can buy them at the tourist office or at the newsstand in the departure hall. The bus service runs from 6 a.m. to midnight.
Taxi : The taxi rank is on the left as you exit the Arrivals level.
Car rental : the car rental offices are located on the arrivals level near the exit. We have found the most competitive prices and most comprehensive options by booking in advance (before leaving your home country) with Auto Europe. Note: If you are staying in the city center of Turin, renting a car is not recommended as there is good public transport and driving and parking are restricted and often difficult in the center.
Milan Malpensa Airport:
Travelers from the United States can reach Milan’s Malpensa Airport , the large international airport north of Milan. From the airport, there is a bus to Milan’s main train station. From there, a train to Turin will take about 1 1/2 hours. Milan Linate airport also has flights to and from Europe.
For more airports, see our Italy Airport Map.
