Ischia travel guide

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You're Going to Love Ischia

With a population of 18,564, Ischia is a must-see destination in Campania, Italy. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Ischia has to offer.

When to visit Ischia

Ischia in February
Estimated hotel price
£71
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ischia in February
Estimated hotel price
£71
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Ischia

Plane

Although Ischia doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Naples Airport (NAP), which is located 21 miles from Ischia. Salerno Costa d'Amalfi is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, Wizz Air Malta, Ryanair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest flight to Ischia from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 40m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Ischia, followed by Train.

Car

Another option to get to Ischia is to pick up a car hire from Rome, which is about 111 miles from Ischia. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and SICILY BY CAR , among others, in Rome.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ischia, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and Fiumicino Express. From Rome, the bus ride to Ischia takes 150 miles and will cost you around £6. From Modugno, the ticket costs about £9 for a journey of 170 miles.

Plane

Although Ischia doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Naples Airport (NAP), which is located 21 miles from Ischia. Salerno Costa d'Amalfi is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, Wizz Air Malta, Ryanair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest flight to Ischia from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 40m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Ischia, followed by Train.

Car

Another option to get to Ischia is to pick up a car hire from Rome, which is about 111 miles from Ischia. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and SICILY BY CAR , among others, in Rome.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ischia, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and Fiumicino Express. From Rome, the bus ride to Ischia takes 150 miles and will cost you around £6. From Modugno, the ticket costs about £9 for a journey of 170 miles.

Airports near Ischia

Airlines serving Ischia

Lufthansa
Good (4,598 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (926 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,441 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,278 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,552 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (478 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,921 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,123 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,702 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (876 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (834 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,160 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (835 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (395 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (703 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ischia

From 5-star hotels such as the Mezzatorre Hotel & Thermal Spa to great affordable options like the Hotel Villa Sirena, Ischia offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £63 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £193 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ischia

Most booked hotels in Ischia

Hotel Ulisse
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£50+
Hotel Villa Durrueli Resort & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£107+
Hermitage Resort & Thermal Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£55+
Albergo Villa Giusto
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£46+
Hotel Terme Oriente - Beach & Spa
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£54+
Hotel Tirreno Residence
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£51+

Hiring a car in Ischia

Hiring a car in Ischia costs £22 per day, on average, or £88 if you want to hire it for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 15% cheaper than airport locations in Ischia.

Expect to pay £1.64 per litre in Ischia (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.60 and £26.13. The most frequently booked car type in Ischia is Mini (Volkswagen up! or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Peugeot 208 or similar) is, on average, 69% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Ischia costs £22 per day, on average, or £88 if you want to hire it for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 15% cheaper than airport locations in Ischia.

Expect to pay £1.64 per litre in Ischia (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.60 and £26.13. The most frequently booked car type in Ischia is Mini (Volkswagen up! or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Peugeot 208 or similar) is, on average, 69% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.