Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Bari Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit. Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.
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BRI Airport Overview
To help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down about what to expect during your time at Bari Karol Wotjyła International Airport.
What to Expect
Bari Airport (code: BRI) serves its passengers with a small, two-level, 14-gate terminal separating arrivals from departures. The departure level is further divided into two waiting rooms for Schengen and non-Schengen flights. More than a dozen shops and eateries are dispersed throughout the airport. WiFi is available, but reviewers provided mixed reports on whether there are plentiful power outlets for charging electronic devices. For additional comfort, a private lounge can be used for a fee. See Airport Lounges in the guide below for locations and rates.
Sleeping in Bari Airport
It is possible to sleep overnight at Bari Airport; however, the terminal is small and has limited seating. Most seats have armrests, making it difficult to get comfortable and stretch out.
Reviews of Bari Airport are mixed. Several readers spotted couches located in the cafés scattered throughout the airport. However, some said these are inaccessible to travellers when the cafés are closed, while others reported you can easily move them around for extra comfort. People also reported metal benches with armrests in the waiting area. Luckily, there is ample floor space across the two floors of the terminal, and many passengers have reported stretching out and setting up camp here. Most sleep-related recommendations are for the top floor, which is quieter and away from regular foot traffic. However, one of our readers reported that police woke him up several times, saying he was not allowed to sleep on the floor.
For uninterrupted sleep, there are hotels near the airport. See Airport Hotels in the guide below.
Read the latest traveller airport reviews for more tips. For more airport information, continue scrolling down to explore more in our Bari Airport Guide.
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In this guide we may refer to locations as “landside” and “airside”. Landside is the public area of the terminal located in the non-secure zone, before security. Airside is the secure area of the terminal that you must reach by going through security.
Airport Hours
The airport is open 24 hours, with modified hours in the event of construction work.
Rest & Relaxation Zones
There are no dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.
Cots
The airport does not provide cots to stranded travellers. If this has changed, click here to update the guide.
Airport Hotels
If sleeping in the airport sounds like a nightmare, there are hotels near Bari Airport:
- Parco Dei Principi Hotel Congress & Spa – Free airport shuttle is available. » Check Rates
- Bed & Breakfast FLY – Airport shuttle is available. » Check Rates
For more options, visit Tripadvisor to see a list of hotels near Bari Airport that can be sorted by price, distance, traveller rating and popularity.
Airport Lounges
Pay-per-use, Single Visit Passes & Lounge Memberships
Regardless of what class of service you are flying, there is a lounge that you can enter by paying at the door, purchasing a lounge pass, or using a lounge membership program. Visit the individual lounge page for more details about the lounge itself and learn how to gain access with just an economy class ticket!
- Sala VIP – Location: Airside, 1st Floor. Lounge Access: Prepaid lounge passes • Lounge membership programs.
Related Pages: Bari Airport Lounges
Drinking Water
A reader tells us “There are no refillable water stations once you pass through security. We had to buy water from vending machines.” (August 2024)
Food & Drinks
Food concessions, including McDonald’s, operate throughout the terminal with varying schedules. At the time of this update, we cannot confirm the availability of any 24-hour dining options.
Luggage Storage & Lockers
Unavailable.
Mobile Charging
Several readers reported that power outlets are hard to find. A few of these have been spotted in the waiting area of the Departures Hall, Airside, 2nd Floor.
Showers
Unavailable.
WiFi/Internet
Free WiFi is available at Bari Airport in designated WiFi zones. Connect to the “AdP_FreeWifi” network using one of your social media accounts.
Safety & Security
We have had no reports from travellers commenting on safety issues at Bari Airport.
Sleeping in any airport can include a certain level of risk, especially when travelling alone. It’s important to take certain precautions to ensure your safety and the security of your valuables. Here are a few tips:
- Safety First. It’s a good idea to know where the security office is; also, look for video cameras where you plan to sleep. You can also ask the security personnel for advice on the safest places to spend the night.
- Don’t Seclude Yourself. If you’re travelling alone, we recommend you stay near other travellers or close to security. This will help you feel more secure and deter potential thieves.
- Hide Your Valuables. It’s also important to hide your valuables. Don’t leave them out in plain view, as this could make you a target for theft. Additionally, if you are a deep sleeper, you may want to padlock your bag to something or sleep with your bag up against a wall to make it harder for someone to access zippers and pockets. We have received reports of sleepers who awoke without their phones and laptop bags. The travellers were left with just their headphones and laptop bag strap.
- Stay Alert. It’s best to stay alert and awake if you feel unsafe or uncomfortable. Drink coffee or other caffeinated beverages to help you stay awake, and remember that you can always catch up on sleep during your flight. These simple precautions can help you enjoy a safe night at the airport.
More Airport Information
ATMs / Cash Machines – Need cash? ATMs operated by Banca Popolare Pugliese are available. Fees may apply, so check your bank’s fee schedule and daily withdrawal limit if you are travelling internationally. You may also want to notify your bank of your travel plans. Locations: Landside, Arrivals, 1st Floor • Airside, Departures, East wing, 1st Floor
Baby Care Facilities – The airport offers several baby care rooms.
Chapel – Location: Landside, Arrivals Level
Currency Exchange – Best & Fast Change offers currency exchange service landside in the Arrivals Atrium. Hours: unknown.
Duty-Free & Shopping – Aelia Duty-Free offers duty-free shopping airside. A variety of retail shops are located both landside and airside, including Barus • Relay • Pandora • 4Giveness Beachwear • Marina Militare • Montevago • Heinemann Duty-Free.
Information Desk – Have any questions? Two information desks are available in the Landside, Departure Area, 1st Floor, beside the ticket office.
Luggage Wrapping – Protect your bags from theft and damage by having them wrapped in plastic. Location: Landside, Departures Hall, 1st Floor. Hours: Unknown.
Medical Services – First aid services are available if you feel unwell or injured yourself. Location: Airside, Arrivals Hall, 1st Floor.
Pharmacy – Location: Airside between Gates 4 and 5. Hours: 7:30 AM – 9:00 PM (Daily).
SIM Cards – A reader has asked us to include where to buy SIM Cards. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.
Bus
Bari Airport is well connected to the bus system. Whether you are looking for a local bus to get you to the centre of Bari or you need to connect to a train or a shuttle bus to another airport to catch an additional flight, the airport provides many options. For information on fares, routes and schedules, visit the Bari Airport website.
Car Rentals
Airport car rental agencies include Leasys • Sixt • Italy Car Rent • Gold Car • Loran Italian Rental • Sicily by Car • Autoservizi Maggiore • Avis Autonoleggio • Hertz Autonoleggio • Europcar Italia Spa • Locauto Rent • Autovia Noleggi auto e furgoni
Hotel Shuttles
A few area hotels provide airport shuttle service: B&B Fly • Parco Dei Principi Hotel Congress & Spa • Vittoria Parc Hotel.
See also Airport Hotels above.
Taxis
Taxis are located in the ground transportation area 24 hours a day. All taxis are metered, and reservations are not required.
Train
Bari Aeroporto Railway Station is connected to the airport by an underground walkway. Tickets sold online are one-way only, and must be printed and used on the day they are issued. For ticket purchases, visit the Ferrotramviaria website. At the time of this update, a one-way ticket from the airport to Bari Centre costs €5.10.
Last updated: 2024-08-26
This guide is for informational purposes only to assist with your planning. All information, including rates and hours, is subject to change at any time without notice. The information in this airport guide is based on information collected and/or received from the airports, lounges, hotels, transportation providers, and their websites. We are not representatives of any of the above-mentioned service providers. To report errors or to add/update any items mentioned in the guide: update the airport guide or write a review.