Why go
- Town and resort in Italy.
- Served by Valerio Glorialanza Airfield.
History
Portofino is a comune located in the Metropolitan City of Genoa on the Italian Riviera. The town is clustered around its small harbour, and is known for the colourfully painted buildings that line the shore. Since the late 19th century, Portofino has attracted tourism of the European aristocracy and it is now a resort for the world's jet set.
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 11 airlines, 17 direct destinations
- Ryanair FR (737-800) · 5 routes: Bari, Cagliari, Charleroi, London, Trapani
- VOLOTEA Airways V7 (717) · 4 routes: Catania, Naples, Olbia, Palermo
- Alitalia AZ (A320, Embraer 190, A319, Embraer 170, 32S, Embraer 175) · 3 routes: Paris*, Rome, Tirana*
- Air France AF (Embraer 170, Embraer 190) · 1 route: Paris
- Air One AP (A320) · 1 route: Tirana
- British Airways BA (A319, A320, 734) · 1 route: London
- Iberia Airlines IB (A320) · 1 route: Barcelona*
- Lufthansa Cargo LH (CRJ-900, CRJ-700) · 1 route: Munich
- S7 Airlines S7 (A320) · 1 route: Moscow
- Turkish Airlines TK (330, 737-800, 737-900) · 1 route: Istanbul
- Vueling Airlines VY (A320) · 1 route: Barcelona
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Valerio Glorialanza Airfield. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 3 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Ferry Portofino, 0.6 km); routes include Portofino - San Fruttuoso, Chiavari - San Fruttuoso, Camogli - Punta Chiappa - San Fruttuoso.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Portofino. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Local transit
Trains & rail
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.