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GOA Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport

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Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) serves Genoa, about 9 km west of Genoa. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATAGOA
ICAOLIMJ
ServesGenoa
From centre9 km
Non-stop17
Airlines11
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Elevation4 m

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The airport in numbers

Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport — facts & history

We pulled Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 1.2M passengers in 2022, against a peak of 1.5M in 2019.

Passengers / year
1.2M
as of 2022
Peak traffic
1.5M
in 2019
Elevation
4 מ׳
above sea level
Passengers per year, 1999–2022

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport to Genoa

The airport is about 9 km west of Genoa, about 18 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: Rome (Leonardo Express to Termini), Milan (Malpensa Express), Pisa, Naples all have a direct train. Smaller airports: a shuttle bus.

Taxi & apps: Rome and Milan have a regulated flat fare from the airport into the historic centre — insist on it. Use only a white taxi from the official rank. Uber is limited (Uber Black only in big cities); FreeNow is active. Estimated fare to the centre: €15–€23.

Tipping: Not customary; a small round-up.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~15 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~18 min€15–€23
Private transfer~18 minfixed upfront
Car rental~18 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From GOA to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Turin117 km122 min€162–€257
Milan120 km126 min€166–€264
Pisa148 km155 min€204–€324
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~€15–€23 to the centre.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Genoa ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport

Non-stop flights to about 17 destinations, operated by 11 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Ryanair · VOLOTEA Airways · Alitalia · Iberia Airlines · Lufthansa · S7 Airlines · Turkish Airlines · Air France · Vueling Airlines · Air One

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

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Sleep nearby

Hotels near Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Genoa shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport to the centre of Genoa?
Rome (Leonardo Express to Termini), Milan (Malpensa Express), Pisa, Naples all have a direct train. Smaller airports: a shuttle bus. The airport is about 9 km west of Genoa, about 18 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport to Genoa?
Roughly €15–€23 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport?
Rome and Milan have a regulated flat fare from the airport into the historic centre — insist on it. Use only a white taxi from the official rank. Uber is limited (Uber Black only in big cities); FreeNow is active.
What's the cheapest way from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport to Genoa?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Rome (Leonardo Express to Termini), Milan (Malpensa Express), Pisa, Naples all have a direct train. Smaller airports: a shuttle bus.
Can I get from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Rome (Leonardo Express to Termini), Milan (Malpensa Express), Pisa, Naples all have a direct train. Smaller airports: a shuttle bus. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport?
About 17 destinations, including Tirana, Paris, Barcelona, Olbia. 11 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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