Lamezia Terme Airport SUF: Departures and guide

Flying from/to Lamezia Terme Airport

Get straight from Lamezia Terme Airport to the city centre without dither—booking your ticket in advance means you can zoom through the airport and be on your way to the city. We, at Omio, have collected information on the facilities that you have after landing, and the main places worth stopping at in the city centre to make planning your trip easier.

Travel from Lamezia city center to Lamezia Terme Airport

Lamezia Terme is a city in Italy that attracts many tourists who are interested in exploring its archeological sites and treasures. The city also has a museum with over 2,500 books, botanical gardens and is also known for thermal baths (and mud baths). The city provides typical Calabria cuisine with robust flavors.

What's the best way to get to the Lameizia Terme Airport from the city Center?

Different modes of public transportation can be used to get to Lamezia Terme Airport. Getting to the airport is made easy by excellent roads. There is a shuttle bus connecting the Lamezia Terme Airport with the central railway station and is scheduled from 5: 45 a.m. to 11:15 p.m. every 30 minutes. The cost of a one-way ticket is about 1.30 euros if bought in advance and about 2.00 euros if purchased from the driver.  The trip lasts for about 10 minutes. The passengers can also use taxis strategically located in front of the arrival terminal. Transfer services are also available, which offer transportation from the traveler's accommodation in the city center to the airport.

How far is it from the city center to the airport?

The distance from Lamezia Terme airport to the center of Lamezia is 7.5 miles (12 kilometers). Travelers can use the St. Eufemia train station, which is just 1.2 miles (2 kilometers) away from the airport. From Catanzaro, drivers should use the highway SS280 towards Lamezia Terme, which is 21.7 miles (35 kilometers) drive. The highway route A3 is used by passengers from Cosenza to the airport covering a distance of around 46.6 miles (75 kilometers). The SS19 Avenue is another route drivers use from Valentia to the heliport. The carriage way path SS106 is used to drive from Crotone which then connects to the SS280 route to the airport. The train takes around 10 minutes to get to the airport from Lamezia city, and a car takes not more than 20 minutes.​

What facilities are at the airport?

There are various ATMs and cash machines operated by bank Carime and Bank Monte Dei Paschi di Siena. Shops are located on the first floor of the terminal, and they deal with a variety of products. They include jewelry, ceramics, handicrafts, accessories, and open from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. The newspaper store opens from 6:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. There are food and beverage services available on the first floor of the terminus, which includes a self-service restaurant, a pizza area, two bars and a wine bar. The Parafarmacia Sascal pharmacy is located on the first floor in the main shopping area and opens from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., there are also medical services available at the first aid stations. In the terminal's departures area, there is a workstation with computers and WiFi access. Fax, printer, and photocopying services are also available, and travelers have an option of four meeting rooms.

How accessible is the route for those with limited mobility

The terminal is reasonably convenient for disabled travelers at the airport; and they can easily get help from the info center.​ There are 17 reserved parking spaces for drivers with disabilities. There are also restrooms with elevators, ramps, help phones, and reduced mobility toilets. In-person support is also provided to guide through the disabled passengers. If a disabled passenger wants to travel from Lamezia city to Lamezia Terme Airport, they should first contact their airline and inform them of their additional needs for optimum service delivery.

How to travel to the airport like a local

 If a local has a lot of luggage,  they tend to hire a private door-to-door transfer services; by booking the service online. A professional driver will wait for them at the agreed-upon time outside their location and drop them at the preferred terminal. If it is a group trip, renting a bus would be more useful to go from Lamezia city to Lamezia Terme Airport. While using the bus services, passengers should buy the ticket in advance to save on the bus fee. Passengers can also carry snacks in case the airport has limited food on offer, or in case they have very diverse food requirements. The cheapest means of transit to use is the train which takes around 10 minutes from the city.