Genoa airport (GOA)

Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA), opened on 12 October 1962, is the main air terminal of the Liguria region. Built on an artificial peninsula a short distance from the city centre, it serves as a vital connection point for northern Italy and key tourist areas such as the Italian Riviera, operating domestic and international flights to major European hubs.

Official Website: airport.genova.it

Telephone: +39 010 60151 / +39 329 656 9494 (WhatsApp)

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Terminals

The airport features a single passenger terminal that handles all departure and arrival operations. The building is open to the public daily from 4:45 am until 12:30 am (or until the arrival of the last scheduled flight).

Annual Traffic (2024): 1.3 million passengers.

Information Points

In the arrivals area you will find a tourist information and passenger assistance desk. General opening hours are from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm and from 1:30 pm to 5:30 pm. For enquiries outside these hours, you may contact the airlines’ commercial offices or approach security staff in the departures area.

 Location

The airport is located in the district of Sestri Ponente, 9 km (5.6 miles) west of Genoa.

Accommodation near Genoa airport (GOA)

Although there is no accommodation within the main terminal building, Genoa Airport is located in the Sestri Ponente district, an area with a wide range of hotels, from business hotels to more budget-friendly options, all within a very short distance of the terminal.

Nearby accommodation

• Tower Genova Airport – Hotel & Conference Center: The closest option, located just 500 metres away, allowing passengers to reach the terminal on foot in a few minutes. Ideal for early-morning flights or business meetings.
• Best Western Premier CHC Airport: Notable for offering a complimentary shuttle service (on request) and modern, soundproofed rooms designed for optimal rest.
• Marina Place Resort: Situated in the exclusive marina area, it offers a peaceful setting with views of the yachts and the sea, providing a relaxing stay away from the usual airport atmosphere.
• Serafino Liguria Hotel: The best choice for budget-conscious travellers who need to be close to Sestri Ponente railway station and the Airlink connection.
• Prie De Mä: A charming guesthouse offering a more local and personalised experience, located just over one kilometre from the airport complex.

Parking services at Genoa airport (GOA)

The airport offers a range of parking options operated under the Easy Parking brand, suitable for both short and long stays. The facilities are located just a few metres from the terminal, allowing easy access on foot.

Area Sosta Breve (Kiss & Fly)

Located directly in front of the departures and arrivals doors, this area is designed for quick passenger drop-off and pick-up. The first 12 minutes of parking are free of charge. After this period, the applicable hourly rates apply.

P1 Centrale (Park Blu)

This is the car park closest to the terminal (approximately a 2-minute walk), ideal for short- and medium-term stays. It offers both covered and uncovered parking spaces. Within this area, there is a section dedicated exclusively to motorcycles and scooters, with separate tariffs.

P2 Low Cost (Park Verde)

Located around 500 metres from the terminal, this car park is aimed at passengers requiring long-term parking at more affordable prices. To access the most competitive rates in this area, it is advisable to book in advance.

Payment Methods: Payment can be made at the automatic payment machines located both in the car parks and inside the terminal building (arrivals hall). Cash and major credit cards are accepted.

Parking Rates and Reservations

Facilities for passengers with special needs

Genoa Airport is fully equipped to ensure accessibility and comfort for all users, in compliance with European regulations on the rights of persons with reduced mobility and other special needs.

Assistance Request

To ensure appropriate support, it is essential that you inform your airline or travel agency of your specific needs at least 48 hours in advance of the scheduled departure of your flight. This allows ground and cabin staff to coordinate the necessary resources for your transit through the terminal and the boarding process.

Contact Points: Upon arrival at the airport, you may request assistance via the call points or totems equipped with intercom systems, located at the main terminal entrances and in the designated reserved parking areas.

Facilities and Services

• Sala Amica: A waiting area dedicated exclusively to passengers with special needs, located in the boarding area, where qualified staff provide personalised assistance.
• Physical Accessibility: Ramps, suitably sized lifts, adapted restrooms and tactile pathways (LOGES system) for passengers with visual impairments.
• Signage: Information panels with high contrast and Braille signage at key locations.
• Boarding: Use of ambulifts (vehicles equipped with lifting platforms) to facilitate access for wheelchair users to aircraft not connected via passenger boarding bridges.

Autism Project

The airport takes part in the “Autismo, in viaggio attraverso l'aeroporto” programme, designed to reduce the stress that the airport environment may cause for people on the autism spectrum. This service includes:

• Visual guides: Availability of leaflets and visual materials explaining step by step the check-in, security and boarding processes.
• Family visits: The possibility of requesting a pre-visit to the facilities in order to become familiar with the environment before the day of travel (subject to availability and prior coordination).

Unaccompanied Minors

The escort service for children travelling alone (generally between 4 and 12 years of age) is managed directly by the airlines. Airport staff ensure the care of the minor from the check-in counter to handover to the cabin crew, and vice versa on arriving flights.