Best Airport (Closest Option): Verona Airport

Distance to Malcesine: 60 km (1-hour drive)

Important Note: There are no direct flights from the U.S. to Verona. Typical route: Fly from the U.S. to a major European hub (London, Paris, Frankfurt, Amsterdam, or Rome), then connect to a European airline (British Airways, Lufthansa, ITA Airways, etc.) for a short flight to Verona.

Best Option for Direct Flights: Milan Airports (MXP or LIN)

Distance to Malcesine: 2 to 2.5 hours.

If you prefer a nonstop flight from the U.S., the best option is Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP).

If Milan doesn’t work for you, these airports are also options:

Venice Marco Polo (VCE) – 185 km (2-hour drive)

Milan Bergamo (BGY) – 135 km (2-hour drive)

Once you land, here’s how to get to Malcesine:

For a direct ride, book a private transfer.

Recommended Drivers:

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Luca: +39 348 3184353

Seba: +39 349 2308619

Andrea: +39 333 7659726

Online booking: ItalConcierge

Estimated Prices (From Verona Airport)

Up to 3 people: €120

Up to 6 people: €140

Up to 8 people: €160

*Rideshare apps like Uber, Lyft, and Bolt are available in Italy but are usually more expensive than local taxis. It's best to book a local taxi or take public transportation for better rates and reliability*

If you prefer buses and trains, here’s how to reach Malcesine from the major airports.

From Verona Airport:

Take the airport shuttle (€9, 15 minutes) to Verona Porta Nuova Train Station.

Take Bus 162, 163, 164, or 185 (€7.80, 1 hour) to Garda.

Transfer to Bus 483 or 484 (45 minutes) to Malcesine.

Schedules:https://www.atv.verona.it/Atv_Verona_home_page_EN

(when opening the links, click "open in new tab" on both the computer and mobile.)

From Milan Malpensa Airport:

Take a shuttle (€10, 1 hour) to Milan Central Station.

Take a train (€12-€42, 1.5 hours) to Peschiera del Garda.

Take Bus 164 to Garda, then Bus 483/484 to Malcesine (about 1.5 hours).

Train schedules: https://www.trenitalia.com/it.html

From Venice Marco Polo Airport:

Take a shuttle (€10, 30 minutes) to Mestre Train Station.

Take a train (€11.70, 1.5 hours) to Peschiera del Garda.

Take Bus 164 to Garda, then Bus 483/484 to Malcesine (about 1.5 hours).

Drive from Verona (1 hour), Milan (2.5 hours), or Venice (2 hours).

Tolls & Gas:

Motorways in Italy have tolls, payable by cash or card. Other than that, driving through Italy is very easy and scenic.

IMPORTANT NOTE IF RENTING: Italy requires US drivers to have an International Driving Permit (IDP) to drive a rental car. You can get this permit at a local AAA Travel office before leaving for $20 with your valid US license, details here.

For the PDF of the above information and any more information, please reference the following link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gxpi3FgnCWylo-q1FrIVQUipNy2Qx50n/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=108904873328601827597&rtpof=true&sd=true