Naples Capodichino Airport will be closed in November 2026 for runway refurbishment. Some flights will be transferred to Salerno, while the airport is preparing a transformation worth over 250 million euros with a new extra Schengen terminal, metro, hotel, new parking stands, and the goal of reaching 17.3 million passengers by 2035.
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Naples Airport Napoli Capodichino is preparing for one of the most important interventions in recent years: in November 2026 the airport will be closed to allow the refurbishment and redevelopment of the runway and taxiways. A scheduled stop, necessary to ensure the infrastructure’s safety standards, which will inevitably affect Campania’s air connections but fits into a much larger airport transformation project.
According to the currently communicated schedule, the closure will affect the period between November 1 and 30, 2026. The actual work on the runway should take about 24 days, while the timeline includes an additional margin for possible adverse weather conditions.
If the work progresses without delays, an early reopening is not excluded. Until an official announcement is made otherwise, however, those traveling in November should consider the Naples airport non-operational for the entire scheduled period.
Summary
Why Naples Airport closes in November 2026
The closure of Capodichino is linked to radical and planned redevelopment works on the runway. GESAC, the company managing the Campania airports, explained that the works are necessary activities to comply with industry regulations and maintain the safety standards required for an airport that handles millions of passengers every year.
This is therefore not a sudden closure or caused by issues arising at the last moment. The intervention was planned well in advance to allow airlines and operators to reorganize connections.
The runway refurbishment is also one of the first steps in a much broader investment phase that will accompany Naples Airport until 2035.
When Capodichino closes and reopens
The current schedule foresees the closure of Naples International Airport from November 1 to November 30, 2026.
The actual work should last about 24 days. The one-month period therefore includes some margin days, especially necessary in case of rain or other conditions that could interfere with runway works.
An early completion of the site could allow the airport to become operational before November 30, but for now it is prudent to consider the entire month as a reference.
What happens to flights during the Capodichino closure
The closure does not mean that all the connections normally scheduled from Naples will be canceled. Part of the operation will be transferred to other airports, with a particularly important role assigned to the Salerno-Costa d’Amalfi Airport.
According to the available information in September 2026, about one third of the traffic should be absorbed by the Salerno airport. The plan is still subject to updates by the airlines.
Flights transferred from Naples to Salerno
Among the connections already indicated for November are:
- easyJet: Milan Malpensa;
- Eurowings: Düsseldorf and Stuttgart;
- flydubai: Dubai;
- Iberia: Madrid;
- ITA Airways: Milan Linate;
- Luxair: Luxembourg;
- Neos: Sharm el-Sheikh;
- Transavia: Amsterdam and Paris Orly;
- Vueling: Barcelona.
To these will be added the connections that Salerno already operates in its winter schedule.
The final situation will in any case have to be verified directly with each airline, because frequencies, schedules, and alternative airports may undergo changes during the organization phase.
Salerno becomes the alternative airport to Naples
The closure of Capodichino will also represent an important test for the Campania airport system. For several weeks, Salerno will be called to manage simultaneously its own schedule and part of the connections normally concentrated at the Naples airport.
To learn about routes, airlines, and connections at the Salerno airport you can consult our updated guide to Salerno-Costa d’Amalfi Airport, with the schedule also planned for November 2026. The transfer of airlines such as Iberia, Transavia, Vueling, Eurowings, and flydubai will temporarily bring a much wider international network to the Salerno airport compared to the ordinary schedule.
For passengers, it will therefore be essential to carefully check the airport listed on their ticket: a flight normally associated with Naples might be operated from Salerno in November.
Capodichino closes, but meanwhile prepares for the future
The November shutdown arrives precisely as Naples presents the future of its airport. The Masterplan 2035 foresees total investments exceeding 250 million euros, of which about 230 million come from private resources of the operator.
The goal is to transform Capodichino into a more efficient, sustainable, and international airport, increasing its capacity to handle passengers without necessarily increasing the current maximum number of aircraft movements per hour.
Forecasts indicate traffic of up to 17.3 million passengers per year by 2035. Growth is expected to be supported also by the use of larger aircraft, a higher load factor, and a better distribution of departures throughout the day.
A new terminal for non-Schengen flights
One of the most important interventions will be the construction of a new terminal dedicated to non-Schengen flights, with an area of about 15 thousand square meters.
The structure should become operational by 2032 and will be designed to better manage international and intercontinental traffic, with new gates, larger passport control areas, and additional passenger services.
This choice clearly reflects the future ambition of the airport: Naples aims to strengthen connections beyond Europe and specifically looks at routes towards the East.
The development project indeed considers direct connection prospects with markets such as China and Japan, as well as strengthening intercontinental traffic.
New aprons, cargo, and airport infrastructures
The Masterplan does not only concern the passenger terminal. New aircraft aprons are planned, interventions on flight infrastructure, and an enhancement of cargo and logistics activities.
A significant portion of the investments will be allocated precisely to airport infrastructures, a necessary element to support the expected increase in passengers without compromising the efficiency of the airport.
The project also includes the acquisition and reconversion of new areas around the airport, expanding the available space in a particularly complex urban context.
A hotel next to the airport
Among the planned new features there is also an airport hotel that should be built in the building currently used by GESAC offices.
The structure will be just a few hundred meters from the terminal and even closer to the future metro station. The project includes an investment of about 14 million euros and, according to the current schedule, the hotel should be completed by 2030.
The presence of a hotel directly connected to the airport could be particularly useful for passengers of early morning flights, those arriving late at night, and for business traffic.
The metro arrives at Capodichino
One of the most significant transformations concerns accessibility. Naples Airport is very close to the city center, but this feature has always had a downside: road traffic.
The direct connection with the Metro Line 1 is therefore set to deeply change the experience for passengers.
The new Capodichino station should allow direct access via the metro network to some of the city’s main hubs, reducing reliance on cars, taxis, and buses.
For a tourist destination like Naples, the direct rail connection between airport and city also represents a strategic step in managing visitor flows.
Traffic also changes around the airport
The Masterplan also addresses the relationship between Capodichino and the surrounding neighborhood.
A new ring road is planned, with a second vehicular exit onto viale Maddalena, designed to ease traffic around the airport. Part of the same avenue is expected to be underground.
This intervention will allow the recovery of surfaces to be allocated to green spaces, public areas, and pedestrian and bicycle paths capable of better connecting the neighborhood, the airport, and the metro network.
Why the November works are important
The closure of an airport like Capodichino for an entire month will inevitably cause inconveniences and require a complex reorganization by airlines, passengers, and the transportation system.
But the November stop should also be understood within a broader transformation. Naples wants to grow its airport without indiscriminately increasing flights, focusing on more efficient infrastructures, larger aircraft, greater international connectivity, and better integration with the city.
Therefore, November 2026 will be an unusual month for those flying from Campania, but it will also represent one of the technical steps necessary to prepare the airport for growth in the coming years.
What those with a flight from Naples in November 2026 should do
Those who have already booked or are planning a trip in November should pay particular attention to communications from their airline.
Specifically, it is advisable to:
- check the actual departure and arrival airport;
- verify any transfers of the flight from Naples to Salerno or other airports;
- check emails and notifications from the airline frequently;
- verify the schedules a few days before departure;
- consider times and methods of transfer to the alternate airport;
- do not rely on a possible early reopening until officially communicated.
As November approaches, the flight schedule will be progressively defined, so it will be important to check official updates.
FAQ about the closure of Naples Capodichino Airport
When does Naples Capodichino Airport close?
The current plan foresees the closure of Naples Airport from November 1st to 30th, 2026 for runway redevelopment works.
Why does Capodichino close in November 2026?
The airport closes to allow radical and planned refurbishment and redevelopment of the runway and taxiways, necessary to maintain the safety standards required by aeronautical regulations.
Could the airport reopen before November 30?
The actual work is scheduled to take about 24 days, with additional days planned as a buffer in case of adverse weather conditions. An early reopening is therefore possible, but it must be officially confirmed.
What happens to flights during the closure of Capodichino?
Some of the flights will be transferred to other airports. Salerno-Costa d’Amalfi will play a particularly important role and will host several connections normally operated from Naples.
Which airlines will fly from Salerno during the closure of Naples?
Among the airlines listed are easyJet, Eurowings, flydubai, Iberia, ITA Airways, Luxair, Neos, Transavia, and Vueling. The final schedule may still be subject to changes.
How will Naples airport change by 2035?
The 2035 Masterplan includes over 250 million euros in investments, a new extra Schengen terminal, new aircraft stands, cargo infrastructure, an airport hotel, new road access, green areas, and a direct connection to Metro Line 1.
How many passengers will Capodichino be able to handle in 2035?
The Masterplan foresees Naples airport handling traffic of up to about 17.3 million passengers per year by 2035.
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