PESCARA ABRUZZO AIRPORT (PSR) INFORMATION

Abruzzo Airport, also known as Pescara Airport or Pescara Abruzzo Airport, is an international airport in the Italian region of Abruzzo, and it is the only international airport serving the region. The airport’s IATA code is PSR and the ICAO code is LIBP.

It is located around 4 km/2.5 mi from the center of Pescara on the Adriatic coast and around 180km/112 mi from Rome, Italy’s capital city.

The airport is situated along state road 5 Via Tiburtina Valeria with good connections to other important roads such as Autostrada A25 and Autostrada A14 as well as SS714 Tangenziale di Pescara.

Abruzzo Airport serves an important role for aerial transportation and connections for the Abruzzo region, but also for other, neighboring, regions.

The airport’s history begins in 1917 when the airfield was first built after a bombing of Pescara. In 1927 the airport was expanded and modernized.

Commercial aviation began in 1933 when flight service between the airport and Rome Urbe Airport started up with three flights a week. At the time an intermediate stop at an airfield near L’Aguila was needed.

More routes and airlines were added to the airport after WWII and the airport’s traffic kept expanding from there and it was a part of opening up the area for tourism in the 1970s, but in 1979 the airline Itavia was forced to suspend all flights to and from Pescara due to the revision of the minimum landing requirements implemented by ANPAC, the National Association of Civil Aviation Pilots, on some Italian Airports, leading to a decrease in flights operated at the airport and the airport found themselves without any flights.

From 1981 to 1983 Aermediterranea operated a route to Milano, through Ancona, a route that was later replaced by other airlines before a direct route was finally into operation in 1988.

The old building was converted into technical and logistical support and a new terminal was built in 1996 offering more comfort and higher efficiency of service.

The airport saw an increase in passengers from 114,000 in the year 2000 to over 600,000 in 2015, mainly due to the low cost airlines that operate at the airport.

The airport has gone through a series of development work between 2008 and 2019 including redesigns, modernizations, expansions, builds of the terminal areas as well as the airport’s area, runway, parking, safety and security systems. The upgrading includes both the airside and the landside areas, and there are more to come with a master plan for the airport’s development in place for an overall cost of €33 million.

The airport saw 703,386 passengers and 36,695 aircrafts come through it in 2019, which is the highest number in a year so far in the airport’s existence.

Arrivals, Departures and Airlines at Abruzzo Airport

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Transfers at Abruzzo Airport

Rental Cars – The car rental companies at Abruzzo Airport have desks located in the public arrivals area of the airport and the rental car park is right outside. It is recommended to arrange for the rental car of choice before arriving at the airport to ensure the availability and readiness of the vehicle. Unless otherwise instructed rental cars are returned to the rental car park.

Buses – Two bus lines, TUA Line 8 and Line, 38 connect the airport with Pescara city, as well as with the main train station, Pescara Centrale, in Pescara. Buses depart from early morning to late evening all days of the week. The two bus lines operate interactively with Line 8 operating the main part of weekdays and Line 38 operating early mornings, late evenings and weekends.

Tickets can be purchased in exact change, around €1.50, on the bus or, for a discounted fare, in the ticket machines at the airport or in ticket kiosks in Pescara.

There are connections with other bus routes at or near Pescara Centrale, connecting Pescara with various other locations around Italy.

The bus stop at Abruzzo Airport is located a few minutes’ walk across the main road, Via Tiburtina Valeria, opposite the airport exit.

Taxis – A taxi rank can be found outside the Arrivals area of the airport. Taxi cabs drop their passengers off outside the Departures area. See more about taking a taxi to or from Abruzzo Airport.

Shuttles – Shuttles are privately organized by the traveler or their representative, and sometimes by hotels, for transfer to or from the airport. See more about booking a private transfer to or from Abruzzo Airport.

Rideshares – Rideshares are arranged by the traveler or their representative via the company’s app or website.

Trains – Abruzzo Airport doesn’t have a train station, but Pescara Centrale is only 5-6 km from the airport and it offers train connections with many various locations and destinations in Italy and other places in Europe. It is easy to get to or from the Railway station by bus or taxi. See more about train services local to Abruzzo Airport.

Parking at Abruzzo Airport

The airport’s official parking lot is located a few minutes’ walk from the terminal building. It offers 500 uncovered parking spaces to visitors and travelers. The first 15 minutes of parking is free of charge, while the first 24 hours cost €10, 3 days cost €35 and 7 days €45.

Parking fees are paid either through one of the automatic parking ticket machines located inside and outside the terminal or at the ticket office. The automatic parking ticket machines accept cash or card. A rechargeable card is available for frequent parkers, purchased at the ticket office, allowing for a discount on parking fees. The parking fee is paid before exiting the parking lot. See more about short and long term parking at Abruzzo Airport.

WiFi at Abruzzo Airport

All visitors at the airport can access the free WiFi network called “abruzzoairport Free WiFi”. After accepting the privacy agreement and simply open your browser and surf.

Smoking at Abruzzo Airport

Smoking indoors in public areas is prohibited by law in Italy, but dedicated smoking rooms are sometimes available. We do not have any information about the smoking areas available at PSR, but if there isn’t one inside there will be at least a smoking area outside the terminal.

PRM Assistance at Abruzzo Airport

Persons with reduced mobility may request airport assistance during their time at PSR. The assistance has to be requested at least 4 hours before the departure of the flight in question to ensure the availability of the assistance.

Lost Luggage at Abruzzo Airport

In the case of lost luggage the traveler is asked to go to the Lost & Found SAGA Office located in the customs area, just before the exit from the baggage claim area, to fill in a report. In the case the luggage is still missing after 5 days it is recommended to contact the airline directly.

ATMs at Abruzzo Airport

There are two ATMs/cash machines to be found at the airport, one outside the arrivals area and one in the departures area. Both are found on landside available to all visitors at the airport.

Worship Hall at Abruzzo Airport

A worship hall is located next to the Security Control in the Departures area, open to all visitors at the airport that wish to spend a moment in silence before or after a flight.

Charging Points at Abruzzo Airport

Free of charge charging points for smartphones, tablets and laptops can be found in several different areas of the airport.

First Aid at Abruzzo Airport

First Aid stations can be found in the baggage claim area, on airside, and in the arrivals area, on landside.

Shopping, Food and Beverages at Abruzzo Airport

There are three places at the airport offering something to drink and small to eat. One of these places is on the landside in the Departures area, while the other two are on airside, one in the baggage claim area and one in the gates area.

A few shops are available in the departures area on the landside.

Things to do in Pescara

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

Abruzzo International Airport Contacts

Address: Abruzzo Airport, Strada Statale 5, 100, 65131 Pescara PE, Italy
General Phone: +39 895 898 9512
General Email: info@abruzzo-airport.it
Lost and Found Email: operativo@abruzzo-airport.it
Lost and Found Phone: +39 895 898 9512
Official Website: https://www.abruzzoairport.com/home

Local Information

Drive on: Right
Electricity: 230V/50Hz
Plug: C, F and L
Currency: Euro - €