The ancient city of Naples, or Napoli in Italian, is a striking presence in the south of Italy. The city’s natural beauty on the Bay of Naples provides the perfect backdrop to the city’s urban architecture. First-time travelers booking flights to Naples are usually caught off guard by the city’s chaotic vibe. Naples is not one of Italy’s take-it-slow towns. From five-star restaurants to world-famous music festivals, Naples is a hodge-podge of excitement for visitors.
In 1995, the Naples historic center was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site and more travelers are booking flights to Naples to explore the energetic city. After the city sights, visitors can take in some of Naples’ culinary treasures including pizzas and fresh seafood. Music lovers will fly to Naples in June for the city’s biggest music festival, Neapolis, which features local and international artists. Need another reason to book Naples flights? Head to the city in September for the 10-day pizza festival and gorge on world-famous pizzas while listening to local music groups and entertainment. One thing is for certain about Naples, if the sights and sounds don’t seduce you, the aromas will.
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Although you might be scheduling your flight to Naples around tortellini rather than temperature, climate is still something to consider when planning. Southern Italy’s Mediterranean climate provides warm, dry summers, and wet autumns and winters. It gets a bit milder in the north, with the hottest month of the year (July) reaching 85F. The coldest month, January hits lows as steep as 38F, and the west coast experiences Sirocco winds that bring more humidity and rain than the east coast.
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Arguably, Naples is at its paramount in July, so if you’re looking for long days of sunshine and clear skies, book your flight to Naples in the summer.
Peak Season: Summertime in Naples brings clear skies little rain, and up to 10 hours of beaming sunshine a day. Weather conditions reach a pinnacle in July, so try to book your Naples flight when the perfect combination of high heat, low humidity, and unwavering sun is the norm.
Off-peak Season: Winter time drives away tourists with heavy rainfall in November and very little sunlight in December. Humidity usually peaks as the temperatures get colder, but if you bring a durable umbrella, you might just find the best hotel deals and cheap flights to Naples.
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Buses leave regularly from the airport for Napoli Centrale railway station and the city center. Taxis are also available.
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The city is conveniently divided into four quarters (or districts), making your Naples travel as easy as possible. Situated in a supposedly “seedy” corner of Piazza Garibaldi, Stazione Centrale is deemed the center of transport, from where all ANM buses depart. Not highly revered for safety or accuracy, the station provides an unclear bus map, but still remains the center of the transport. Before your flight to Naples, download a map of the bus terminal and any applicable bus schedules so you don’t waste time navigating the station.
Naples on the whole, however, is known as the heart of the southern Italian rail network. The (misleadingly named) above ground underground, Metropolitana, runs from Gianturco, just east of Stazione Centrale, through Piazza Garibaldi and Bagnoli to Pozzuoli. Tickets are sold at stations, ANM booths, and tobacconists, and each one is valid for 90 minutes of unrestricted travel on busses, trams, or Metropolitana.
If you’re more interested in on-road Naples travel, you might have to put in some effort. Driving isn’t considered an easy feat in Naples, and mopeds are difficult to hire due to theft rates. Taxis, unlike in most European cities, rarely pick up patrons on the street, and prefer to hover around taxi stands and piazzas instead. Be mindful though, because traffic increases the price of your ride significantly.
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Accademia di Belle Arti: Students flood this prestigious art institution hoping that the talents of former alumni (Giacinti Gigante and Vincenzo Gemito, to name a few) will rub off on them. Students seeking cheap flights to Naples to learn more about art will find everything they need here. Once the convent of San Giovanni Battista Della Monache, the building was constructed in the 17th century, and was made over in 1864 by Enrico Alvino. Beyond its prominent neoclassical façade and grand staircase, is the first floor gallery, housing many 19th century Neapolitan paintings
Basilica di Santa Chiara: After an all-out air raid in 1943, the Basilica di Santa Chiara has only two things that remain undamaged: its 14th century fresco, and its chapel. When it was first built, it was meant to house more than 200 monks, and has become a popular religious destination for tourists. Stroll through its beautiful outdoor walk way, lined with ornately painted columns on your way into its stately gothic interior.
Teatro di San Carlo: For the opera-loving tourist, Italy has one of the leading selections of vocal prodigies, and if you’re booking your flight to Naples between October and May (opera season), you’re in luck: Teatro di San Carlo, the opera house across the street from Galleria Umberto, is one of the largest in Italy. Built for King Charles’ birthday in 1737, construction took only six months to complete, and to this day still boasts its restored neo-classical style. Acoustics here are of the best and often compared to opera houses of Milan. And if it’s good enough for Pavarotti to sing there, you can bet it’s worth a visit.
Christmas: It’s no secret that Italians know how to celebrate, and Christmas is something they specialize in. If you book a flight to Naples during the holidays, you can forget about your one-day shin digs, because Naples hosts a month-long fiesta in the Chiana district that’s enough to make you forgo peak season. Laden with live music, gospel singers, art exhibitions, walks through historic churches, and performances onstage, you won’t leave Naples empty handed. If the kids are in tow, there’s a Christmas forest called Bosco di Natale that has special hidden surprises and children-geared acrobatic shows at Circo Vagante. Lastly, be sure to check out Christmas Village, where devoted to artisans and craftspeople display their work.
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Your cheap flight to Naples is likely to land at Naples International Airport (NAP).
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