- Must visit
Palazzo della Ragione
Historic hall with large fresco cycles and civic heritage displays; often visited as both a monument and a cultural exhibition space.
Flights from Matera to Padua depart on average 22 times per day, taking around 1h 23m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $22 (€18) if you book in advance.
There are 3 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:45, the last at 23:40. The fastest flight covers the 405 miles (652 km) distance in 1h 19m. May is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 405 miles (652 km) |
Average flight duration 1h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price $22 (€18) |
Flights per day 22 |
Direct flights 3 |
Fastest flight 1h 19m |
First flight 5:45 AM |
Last flight 11:40 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 42 days |
Cheapest price
$40
Average price
$99
Fastest journey
1 h 30 m
Average duration
7 h 23 m
Flights per day
3
Distance
652 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Matera to Padua is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Matera to Padua will cost around $99 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $40.
Of the 3 flights that leave Matera for Padua onSun, Jun 21, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct flights cover the 652 km distance in an average of 7 h 23 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 30 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the longest flights will take 19 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.






Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Matera to Padua among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 23m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, and a train costs an average of $79.
Distance: 405 miles (652 km)
| Flight | Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$106 Average price | $70 Average price Cheapest | $189 Average price | $234 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 23m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 12h 18m Average total duration 11h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 51m Average total duration 9h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Matera to Padua:
A bus is $36 (€29) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Matera to Padua costing on average $106 (€87).
A bus is $119 (€97) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Matera to Padua costing on average $189 (€154).
Other travel options to Padua take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 21m.
Bus takes on average 11h 48m.
The table below shows live departures for Matera to Padua flights for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FR 4739 | 6:35 PM Bari Palese Airport | 1h20 | 7:55 PM Venice Marco Polo Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AZ1634 · AZ1473 | 7:10 PM Brindisi Airport | 3h40 | 10:50 PM Venice Marco Polo Airport | 1 transfer | |
AZ1606 · AZ1473 | 7:25 PM Bari Palese Airport | 3h25 | 10:50 PM Venice Marco Polo Airport | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, June 21 | |||||
![]() | 9:50 AM Matera | 1h30 | 11:20 AM Padua | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:20 PM Matera | 19h10 | 8:30 AM Padua | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Historic hall with large fresco cycles and civic heritage displays; often visited as both a monument and a cultural exhibition space.
Padua’s main civic museum complex with archaeology, medieval and modern art, and works tied to the city’s history near the Scrovegni Chapel.
Major exhibition venue in a historic palace, known for high-profile art shows and a refined setting in the city center.
One of Europe’s largest squares, famous for its canal, statues, and lively open atmosphere; a signature place for walks and photos.
Historic market square lined with arcades and local life, ideal for experiencing the daily rhythm of central Padua.
Elegant central square framed by historic buildings and the clock tower, especially atmospheric in the evening.
Thick, rough-textured fresh pasta typical of the Veneto, traditionally served with duck ragù or anchovy-onion sauce. It is one of the most recognisable local pasta dishes around Padua.
Creamy risotto made with Veneto red radicchio, valued for its slight bitterness and seasonal character. It is a classic regional first course often found in Padua.
A celebrated Veneto stockfish dish slowly cooked with milk, onion and olive oil until very soft. Though from nearby Vicenza, it is widely appreciated and commonly eaten in Padua.
Established restaurant in the historic centre offering refined Veneto cuisine in an elegant setting, suitable for a more polished meal.
Famous street-food stop on Piazza delle Erbe, celebrated for octopus and seafood snacks that reflect the Veneto market tradition.
Historic traditional trattoria known for classic Paduan and Veneto cooking, seasonal dishes and a warm old-style atmosphere.
Moderate by Italian standards: coffee and casual meals are affordable, while central hotels and fine dining cost more.
Service is often included or covered by coperto. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving EUR 1-5 for good service is appreciated. Round up taxi fares.
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