Naples International Airport Closes for Full Runway Reconstruction
Naples Capodichino International Airport has suspended all commercial flights for November 2026 to facilitate critical runway and taxiway infrastructure works.
Traveller Impact
If you have a flight to or from Naples this month, contact your airline immediately to confirm rebooking or diversion to alternative airports.
Why This Matters
Naples Capodichino International Airport (NAP) officially suspended all commercial air traffic on November 1, 2026, with the closure scheduled to last through November 30, 2026. This total shutdown is necessary to facilitate a comprehensive reconstruction of the airport's single runway, taxiways, and associated lighting and signaling systems. As one of Italy's busiest aviation hubs, the temporary closure represents a significant logistical challenge for the regional transport network.
The decision to close the airport entirely rather than operating under restricted hours was made to expedite the safety-critical pavement works. While the airport is expected to resume normal operations in December, the month-long outage has forced a massive rescheduling effort across the European aviation sector. Major carriers, including the Lufthansa Group, KLM, and Volotea, have been forced to either cancel services or divert operations to nearby facilities, most notably Salerno Costa d’Amalfi e del Cilento Airport.
Who Is Affected
All passengers with scheduled arrivals or departures at Naples International Airport throughout November 2026 are impacted. This includes international tourists, business travellers, and residents relying on the airport for domestic connectivity within Italy.
What Travellers Should Do
Check your flight status immediately via your airline’s official mobile app or website.
If your flight has been diverted to Salerno or Rome, verify the new ground transportation arrangements provided by your carrier.
Do not travel to Naples Airport, as it is closed to all commercial traffic.
If you are entitled to a refund or rebooking, initiate the request through your airline’s customer service portal before arriving at an alternative airport.
Makutet Insight
Makutet expects that the diversion of traffic to Salerno will place significant strain on regional ground transport infrastructure, particularly for passengers expecting to land in the heart of Naples. We anticipate that airlines will likely face increased operational costs and potential service reliability issues throughout December as they attempt to normalize schedules following the month-long disruption.
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