Lampedusa Airport – LMP Lampedusa
Lampedusa Airport has an airport code of LMP and is located in Lampedusa, Italy particularly in an island situated in the Province of Agrigento in Sicily. This public airport is just a mile away from the city center and experiences traffic, especially during the summer season. LMP-Lampedusa is run by AST Aeroservizi S.p.A. and operates 53 flights and 12 routes to 10 cities and 2 countries.
There are several airlines flying in and out of LMP Airport including Alitalia, Volotea, Vueling, Danish Air Transport, and Blue Panorama Airlines. LMP operates several destinations including Milan, Rome, Verona, Venice, Turin, Genoa, and Bergamo as well as scheduled flights to Palermo and Catania. The most popular routes from the airport are Palermo, Catania, Rome, Milan, and Verona.
Best Time to Visit
In 2012, LMP Airport opened a new terminal. The airport’s new structure showcases a ship, which costs 24 million euros, which was partly funded by the EU.
Aside from Lampedusa Airport, there are several other domestic airports in the country including Foggia, Pantelleria, and Reggio Calabria. Meanwhile, the major international airports in Italy are located in Milan and Rome. LMP-Lampedusa Airport primarily caters to the cities of Lampedusa and Isola dei Conigli.
What to Do & Area Attractions
There are several airport hotels near LMP. The most popular accommodations near the airport include Le Pelagie, which is only 0.4 miles from LMP Airport and Hotel Baia Turchese, located 1 mile away. Passengers can rent a local car for transportation or book a taxi to take them to their hotel.