Salerno Costa d'Amalfi Airport (QSR)

Salerno Costa d'Amalfi and Cilento Airport (QSR/LIRI) operates as Italy's newest international gateway to the legendary Amalfi Coast and Cilento regions, positioned 13 miles southeast of Salerno between the municipalities of Bellizzi and Pontecagnano Faiano where this strategically renovated facility triumphantly resumed scheduled passenger operations on July 11, 2024, following extensive modernization after closing to commercial traffic in 2016. The airport's dramatic reopening marks a revolutionary transformation in accessing southern Italy's most iconic coastal destinations, featuring a comprehensively upgraded runway extended to 2,000 meters (6,560 feet) capable of accommodating large passenger aircraft from major European and international destinations.

Historical significance encompasses the airport's evolution from a regional facility into a world-class international gateway specifically designed to serve tourism to the UNESCO World Heritage Amalfi Coast, the pristine Cilento National Park, and southern Italy's extraordinary cultural treasures. The 2024 reopening represents over 200 million euros in infrastructure investment, creating a modern aviation hub that rivals established Mediterranean airports while maintaining intimate connections to authentic Italian coastal experiences that have captivated travelers for centuries.

Current airline operations demonstrate remarkable success with six major carriers including Ryanair, easyJet, Volotea, British Airways (connecting London Gatwick), and Vueling (serving Paris and Barcelona), providing both domestic Italian connections and direct international routes from major European cities. The airport processed an impressive 370,000 passengers in its first twelve months of operation from July 2024 to July 2025, exceeding initial projections and establishing its position as the preferred access point for discerning travelers seeking authentic Amalfi Coast experiences.

Geographic advantages position the airport just 20 kilometers from legendary coastal towns including Positano, Amalfi, Ravello, and Capri, compared to the previous necessity of utilizing Naples Capodichino Airport located over 80 kilometers away through challenging mountain roads. The airport's direct access to the Salerno-Reggio Calabria autostrada and efficient ground transportation networks including the dedicated 'Salerno Airlink' bus service connecting to Salerno Central Railway Station enable seamless connections to high-speed rail networks serving Rome, Florence, and northern Italy.