Airport
Bastia-Poretta Airport (BIA)
Bastia-Poretta Airport is the main gateway to Bastia and northern Corsica, serving the Cap Corse peninsula, the Nebbio region and nearby coastal destinations. Compare transfer options to Bastia city centre, Saint-Florent and other surrounding areas, and plan your journey with ease.
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About Bastia-Poretta Airport
Bastia-Poretta Airport is the main airport serving Bastia and the Haute-Corse region in northern Corsica. It is located in the commune of Lucciana, about 16 km south of the city centre, and acts as a key gateway for both domestic French routes and seasonal international connections. The airport's history dates back to the Second World War, when the site was used by the United States Army Air Forces. Regular commercial services began in 1947, and the airport later developed a paved runway and passenger terminal, with the local chamber of commerce taking over its management in 1959. Today the airport operates through a single, compact passenger terminal. It handles a mix of year-round flights to French cities and summer services to European destinations, with airlines including Air Corsica, Air France, easyJet, Volotea and Eurowings. Bastia-Poretta is connected to the city by shuttle bus, taxi, private transfers, car rental and road links along the N193. The terminal offers restaurants, cafés, shops, free Wi-Fi, ATMs and accessibility services, making onward travel to Bastia, Cap Corse, Saint-Florent and the rest of northern Corsica straightforward.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Bastia-Poretta Airport operates through a single passenger terminal that handles all domestic and international flights. The terminal is compact, with check-in, security and boarding areas arranged within one building.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Bastia-Poretta Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from Bastia-Poretta Airport to hotels, holiday apartments, ports and other destinations across Bastia and northern Corsica.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a professional chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel from BIA, business meetings, sightseeing or journeys around Bastia and Cap Corse.
Car Rental
Rent a car from Bastia-Poretta Airport for independent travel around Corsica, with rental desks located in the arrivals area of the terminal.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize minibuses or charter buses for groups travelling between BIA, hotels, event venues, ferry terminals and other destinations in northern Corsica.
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