General Information About Genoa Airport

Genoa Airport (IATA: GOA, ICAO: LIMJ) is an international airport situated on an artificial peninsula near Genoa in Italy. Also referred to as Christopher Columbus Airport or commonly as Aeroporto di Genova-Sestri Ponente, its primary use is as an international air hub.

Christopher Columbus was born here in 1451. Today, the airport serves as an important international gateway for Rome, Milan, Bari, Naples and Catania, featuring flights by multiple airlines such as Air France, British Airways, Ryanair and Lufthansa Regional Vueling.

Flights from Genoa Airport

Genoa Airport's primary destinations are Italy and Europe, though international connections do exist with Spain, Sicily, Tunisia and Sardinia as well - perfect for starting your Mediterranean coast holiday off right! British Airways operates daily flights to Genoa while Ryanair operates three weekly services from London Gatwick.

Car Hire and Taxis at Genoa Airport Genoa Airport features several car rental agencies such as Avis, Budget, Sixt, Europcar, Hertz and Maggiore as well as various shuttle services like Volabus that provides service between Brignole and Principe train stations and city centre via Volabus shuttle bus, while taxis are also readily available outside the terminal building.

Genoa can be explored with your rental car to reach its many attractions more quickly and conveniently. However, please keep in mind that Genoa has been designated a "Zona Traffico Limitato," or ZTL zone; only licensed drivers are permitted to drive in it. Therefore, prior to traveling it would be prudent to speak to your rental car provider regarding traffic regulations and whether additional charges apply when driving in ZTL zones.