BY AIR

The closest airports to Masseria San Giovanni is Brindisi airport (63 kms - 44 mins) and Bari airport (63 kms - 1 hour)  

You will be able to find direct flights from the most major European hubs. This includes London, Barcelona, Paris, Milan and Rome. 

Important: you may need to buy two separate RT tickets as not all airlines will fly to Bari and Brindisi.

BY CAR

Puglia is not like Rome or Milan, the towns are small and charming, places are spread out, and public transportation is limited and not always easy to navigate. Please also note that there are typically no taxis available to hail on the street, and Uber does not operate in the region.

If you plan to rent a car (we do highly recommend it!) strongly consider obtaining an International Driver’s Permit (IDP) before your trip. It’s a new thing that more rental companies are requiring. The primary driver must have a credit card in their name to rent a car in Italy.

Car Rental Options:

Italy Sixt Car Rental

Enterprise

Cheap Car Rental

Sicily By Car

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Travel

Be sure to check that your passport is not expired or expiring soon. Passports must be valid for six months beyond the date of departure.

Renew Your Passport, Americans

ETIAS Travel Requirement

The program is expected to launch at the end of 2025. You can check back here or can follow ETIAS' website (link below) for updates. Please make sure you are on top of this so you don't have any issues with your ability to travel to Europe!

Starting in 2026, U.S. citizens will be subject to new requirements to travel to Europe: U.S. citizens will be required to register with the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) and pay a fee (€7) to visit 30 European countries, including Italy.

It may sound complicated, but it's super easy. Once launched, you can fill out the application form using either ETIAS' website or mobile app. Most applications will process within minutes, but in some instances can take several days or weeks - so please be sure to apply well in advance of your trip.

 ETIAS, Americans

AIRPORT TRANSFER

Please note: Taxi services are quite limited in the area, and Uber is not available in this region! It is imperative that you rent a car while in Puglia. We recommend renting a car (ahead of time because they go quickly) at the airport as you will want to explore everything the region has to offer. 


If you need a private transfer from the airport, please contact our wedding planners at concierge@ottoneweddings.com or +39 379 105 5457 and +39 393 693 8212 (on WhatsApp)

CAR SERVICE

If you do not plan to rent a car, our Concierge Team can assist you in booking a private car service for:

  • Airport transfers

  • Transportation throughout your stay in Puglia

  • Transfers to and from the wedding events

Please contact us at: concierge@ottoneweddings.com or at +39 379 105 5457 and +39 393 693 8212 (available on WhatsApp)

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Where to Stay

Masseriola Antiche Fogge

Masseria Torrelonga

Bianco Riccio

Masseria Brigantin

Canne Bianche