AJACCIO AIRPORT (AJA) INFORMATION

Ajaccio Napoleon Bonaparte Airport is a public airport and it is the main airport serving Ajaccio, the capital of the French island of Corsica that sits in the Mediterranean Sea. The airport is located 5 km/3.1 mi east of the city’s center and 14.5 km/9 mi north of the town of Porticcio.

The airport was formerly known as Campo dell-Oro Airport and the first regular flights were to Marseille on the French mainland in 1935. A Vichy Air Corps unit was kept inactive at Campo Dell’Oro in 1940 and 1944 the United States Army Air Forces took over the airport. As heavy aircrafts were unable to land on the still soft grass field they put down a hard surface of perforated metallic mats and towards the end of the war the runways were paved, which was the beginning of forming the foundation of a more modern airport.

Today the airport is named after Napoleon Bonaparte who was born in Ajaccio. The airport’s IATA code is AJA and the ICAO code is LFKJ and it serves the area of Ajaccio. It is operated by CCI d’Ajaccio/Corse du Sud.

There is one single runway with a bituminous concrete surface. The airport saw 1,673,308 passengers move through it in 2018, which decreased to just over 1,600,600 the following year and it dropped down to below 1,000,000 during 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Air Corsica has their head office located on the airport property.

Arrivals, Departures and Airlines at Ajaccio Napoleon Bonaparte Airport

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Airport & Tourist Information Desk at Ajaccio Napoleon Bonaparte Airport (AJA)

For information and questions about the airport and tourist activities, turn to the Airport Information Desk.

Airport Opening Hours at Ajaccio Napoleon Bonaparte Airport (AJA)

Ajaccio Airport is open from 6 in the morning to midnight every day of the week.

Disabled Facilities and Services at Ajaccio Napoleon Bonaparte Airport (AJA)

There are elevators and ramps available at the airport. Disabled adapted toilets are also available in the terminal.

Wheelchair assistance is possible upon request through the airline in question. Usually the service has to be requested at least 48 hours in advance of the scheduled time of departure.

WiFi at Ajaccio Napoleon Bonaparte Airport (AJA)

Visitors have access to free WiFi while at the airport.

ATM/Cash Machines at Ajaccio Napoleon Bonaparte Airport (AJA)

At least one ATM/cash machine is available in the airport’s terminal.

Letter Boxes at Ajaccio Napoleon Bonaparte Airport (AJA)

At least one letter box is located in the terminal building.

Nursery at Ajaccio Napoleon Bonaparte Airport (AJA)

Visitors can find baby care facilities within the airport terminal.

Shops, Food and Beverage at Ajaccio Napoleon Bonaparte Airport (AJA)

A few establishments can be found on landside of the airport’s terminal, including a fast food establishment, a Hot, and a Corsican Crafts and Music shop, and a few more.

Transfers at Ajaccio Napoleon Bonaparte Airport (AJA)

Rental Cars – Cars are the main transportation on Corsica as the public transportation services are very limited. Several rental car companies are available at the airport. They can be found in or around the airport. See and compare all rental car companies at Ajaccio Napoleon Bonaparte Airport.

Buses – A shuttle bus route, Line 8, runs between the airport and Ajaccio’s bus and train station located in the center of the city. The schedule is divided into two seasons with the same departures each day of the season in question. Winter season begins on October 7th and ends on April 19th during which time buses depart with less frequency than during the summer season. A route takes 30 minutes in its entirety provided the traffic isn’t heavy, which it usually is during rush hours. The bus stops at several locations along the way, and buses go in both directions. More information about buses to and from Ajaccio Napoleon Bonaparte Airport.

Taxis – Taxi cabs can be found at the taxi rank outside the terminal exits. It costs around 15€ and will take around 20 minutes to get to the center of Ajaccio. See more information about taxis at Ajaccio Napoleon Bonaparte Airport.

Trains – The airport does not have a train station so it is not possible to use the train as a transfer method, but there is a train station in the city center, connected with the airport via bus Line 8. From there it is possible to travel to various locations on the northern part of the island. More information about train services near Ajaccio Napoleon Bonaparte Airport.

Ferries – Ferry ports can be found at various locations on the island, but not at the airport. There are no inter-island ferry connections, but it is possible to travel to mainland France, mainland Italy, Sardinia and the Italian island of Elba from different ferry ports. More information about ferry services to and from various ferry ports located on the island of Corsica.

Hotels near Ajaccio Napoleon Bonaparte Airport

There are a number of hotels to suit all budgets and requirements at or near Ajaccio Napoleon Bonaparte Airport.

Parking at Ajaccio Napoleon Bonaparte Airport

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Closest International Airport to Ajaccio Napoleon Bonaparte Airport (AJA)

The closest international airport to AJA is Figari Sud-Corse Airport located 124 km/77 mi away.

Things to do in Ajaccio

There are a number of activities to suit all ages and interests in the region - see a selection of tourist activities in Ajaccio, France.

Ajaccio Napoleon Bonaparte Airport (AJA) Contacts

Address: Ajaccio Napoleón Bonaparte Airport, Rte de Campo Dell Oro, 20090 Ajaccio, France
General Phone: +33 4 95 23 56 56
General Email: contact@uaf.aeroport.fr
Lost and Found Phone: +33 9 70 80 88 16
Lost and Found Email: contact@uaf.aeroport.fr
Official Website: https://www.aeroport.fr/les-aeroports-de-l-uaf/ajaccio-napoleon-bonaparte

Local Information

Drive on: Right
Electricity: 230V/50Hz
Plug: C, E
Currency: Euro, €