Ajaccio Napoleon Bonaparte Airport- AJA-Napoleon Bonaparte
Ajaccio Napoleon Bonaparte Airport in Ajaccio, France is considered to be the major airport that serves flights in Corsica. Formerly known as Campo dellÓro Airport, AJA-Napoleon Bonaparte is located 5 kilometers from the harbour area. The airport also serves as the main base of Air Corsica, one of the top regional airlines in the island. The airport was named after the famous Napoleon Bonaparte who was born in the city. It was used by the US Army during World War II which led to major improvements such as paving of the runways and foundations of the now modern airport.
Best Time to Visit
A total of 15 airlines are hosted in AJA-Napoleon Bonaparte, both with regular and seasonal flights to different regions in Europe. Among these airlines include Air Corsica, Air France, Brussel Airlines, easyJet, Norwegian Air Shuttle and Transavia. While on a layover, you can checkout the nearby towns such as the Mezzavia. There is one terminal in the airport that services both domestic and international flights.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Exploring Ajaccio would be more convenient if you check-in one of the Ajaccio Napoleon Bonaparte Airport hotels located near the terminal. These include Best Western Plus Ajaccio Amiraute, 2.5 kilometers away from the airport and Campo DellÓro, located closer at 1.3 kilometer away from the airport.
Propriano Airport (PRP) in Tavaria is the closest airport to AJA-Napoleon Bonaparte. This airport is an hour and a half drive away from Ajaccio via the T40.
