Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport is one of Italy’s main airports and the main airport in Puglia. It takes its name from the nearby Palese-Macchie region and is located 9 km northwest of central Bari. The airport serves the entire metropolitan city of Bari, the province of Barletta-Andria-Trani, the province of Matera and the neighboring provinces of Foggia, Potenza and Taranto. There is an increase in private jet and scheduled flights in the port during the summer months. The chairman of the management company is Antonio Maria Vasile, and the general manager is Marco Catamerò.
Named after Pope John Paul II, born Karol Wojtyła, the airport is also known as Palese Airport due to a nearby neighborhood.
Italy private jet charter prices
Although Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport air charter fees depend on variables such as the number of passengers, departure airport, flight time, aircraft position, flight date, the prices for private jet charter from Istanbul → Bari are as follows.
| Light Jet | 12.500 EUR |
| Midsize Jet | 17.350 EUR |
| Heavy Jet | 22.750 EUR |
These prices are average amounts and you can contact us on our flight reservation screen or by phone for the most accurate price information.
History of Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport
Bari airport was a military airport built by Regia Aeronautica in the 1930s. It was captured by the British Eighth Army in late September 1943 during the World War II Italian Campaign and converted into an Allied military airfield. Until the end of the war in May 1945, it was used by the Royal Air Force and the United States Army Air Forces Twelfth and Fifteenth Air Forces as both an operational airfield and a command and control base. After the war, it was transferred to the Air Force of the post-war Italian Republic.
The airport was opened to civilian flights in the 1960s and Alitalia operated regular flights to Rome, Catania, Palermo, Ancona and Venice. In 1981, a new building was completed, originally intended to be used as a cargo terminal, but this building actually became the airport’s new passenger terminal.
In 1990, the runway was extended and the terminal was renovated for the 1990 FIFA World Cup. Another renovation was made in 2000. However, the increase in traffic revealed the infrastructural restrictions of the airport and in 2002 the foundation of the new passenger terminal was laid. At the same time, flight infrastructures (airplane parking areas, runways, etc.) were also improved. Construction of the new terminal was completed in 2005.
Construction work for a new control tower began in 2005 and was completed the following year. Further extension of the runway began in 2006 and the passenger terminals are planned to be expanded in 2007. The terminals were renovated in 2005-2006 with the opening of a new passenger terminal equipped with 4 jet bridges and a multi-storey car park.
Places to visit in Bari
The Puglia region is still a relatively unexplored hotspot for international tourists in Italy. Travelers to this region, known as the heel of Italy, are likely to start their journey at least in Bari, the capital of Puglia and one of the largest cities in southern Italy. This great coastal city has the region’s largest airport, and even its stunning city center, medieval castle and local cuisine are worth the trip alone. Bari is also a great starting point to explore the rest of the region and travel to the famous beaches of the Salento Peninsula.
Bari has the typical Italian mix of Old World charm with a modern twist. Many of the buildings in the city center date back centuries, including parts of the original medieval walls that once surrounded the entirety of Bari. Although the city certainly has an antique feel, it’s also full of modern shops, especially for those who want to shop on Corso Cavour or Via Sparano.
Highlights of the city include the Basilica di San Nicola, built in 1087, the Castello Svevo, built in 1131 on the ruins of Byzantine residences and an 11th-century religious complex, and renovated by Frederick II between 1233 and 1240 after severe damage and the Seaside Promenade, a scenic walkway along the Adriatic Sea.
Bari Airport transport information
The airport can be reached from the Bari ring road and the A14 motorway. Bari metropolitan rail service connects the Airport to Bari Centrale train station in the city centre. AMTAB buses provide public transportation from the city center to the airport (Line 16). Pugliairbus is a seasonal bus transport service that provides interconnections with Brindisi and Foggia airports. Pugliairbus also travels to tourist destinations.
