Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) sits on reclaimed land on the seafront west of the city, about 7 km from the centre. It is also the closest airport for the Portofino coast and a common way in to the Cinque Terre.
Genoa Airport to the city at a glance
- Volabus: AMT's airport bus to the centre and the main stations in about 30 minutes. It takes the MetDaily ticket, which costs €10 and covers 24 hours on AMT buses.
- Airlink and train: the AMT Airlink shuttle runs to Genova Sestri Ponente Aeroporto station in about 5 minutes, then regional trains continue to the city. Airlink must be booked online at least 24 hours ahead.
- Taxi: from the rank outside arrivals, roughly 15–25 minutes to the centre.
- Private transfer: door to door, fixed price per vehicle. A live Welcome Pickups quote on 12 November 2026 gave €52 from Genoa Airport to Piazza De Ferrari in central Genoa (one passenger, pickup on 25 November).
Private transfers from Genoa Airport
A transfer is simplest for the cruise and ferry terminals, for hotels in the hilly old town, and for onward trips by road to Santa Margherita, Portofino or the Cinque Terre. You can book a Genoa Airport transfer with Welcome Pickups.
Genoa port transfers
Cruise ships and ferries to Sardinia, Corsica and Sicily leave from the port near Piazza Principe, a short drive from the airport. Allow extra time in the summer and on sailing days, when traffic along the seafront builds up.
Planning your stay? Our Cinque Terre travel guide and where to stay in the Cinque Terre cover the area in more detail.
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How far is Genoa Airport from the city centre?
About 7 km. The Volabus takes about 30 minutes and a taxi 15–25 minutes, depending on traffic.
How much is the Volabus?
The Volabus takes AMT's MetDaily ticket, which costs €10 and is valid for 24 hours on AMT buses.
How much is a transfer from Genoa Airport?
A live Welcome Pickups quote on 12 November 2026 gave €52 per vehicle from Genoa Airport to Piazza De Ferrari in central Genoa (one passenger, pickup on 25 November).
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