A NEW £400million airport terminal will open right on the coast of a popular holiday destination this month. British tourists will be able to jet off to the European hotspot for as little as £35. Nestled amid steep cliffs overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea and the Gulf of Salerno, the Amalfi Coast of Italy is renowned for its winding lanes and pastel fishing communities.
But as of right now, the only airport that provides direct access to the area is Naples. That will all change when the first aircraft take off and land at the recently revamped Pontecagnano (Salerno) Airport early next month. Built in 1926 as a military airport, it is currently being renovated into a state-of-the-art commercial transportation hub with an emphasis on energy efficiency and reducing carbon emissions.
The completion of a brand new passenger terminal is planned for 2026. However, the airport will begin limited flight operations in mid-July, in the interim. British budget carriers are already planning their first routes from London Gatwick airport to the picturesque coast.
EasyJet is set to launch flights to Salerno on July 13, with subsequent flights taking place every Tuesday and Saturday. The journey to the little Italian haven will set you back only £35, according to EasyJet's website. RyanAir will follow suit with new routes from London Stansted expected to take off in August.
More than £400million has been spent on the development, which will boast a longer runway and a new parking area for p.
