Few tourists traveling in Europe do not know the Italian city of Rimini. The airport under the code LIPR RMI also accepts international flights. The city itself is quite interesting for lovers of beach holidays and excursions. In addition, from Rimini it is convenient to travel throughout Italy. This city in the province of Emilia-Romagna is located on the coast of the Adriatic Sea, between the rivers Ausa and Marequia. From Bologna - the capital of the region - Rimini is separated by 115 kilometers. What does the arriving tourist meet at the local airport? How to get to the city center? If you arrived in Rimini by other means of transport, then how to get to the airport to leave Italy? Read about this in this article.
Two main reasons to visit the city
The city of Ariminum was founded in the time of the ancient state of Umbria. And in 268, the Romans, having established their power on these lands, built a military colony here. Rimini was a very important point. Here the three main roads in the Roman Empire intersected - Via Flaminia, Emilia and Popilia. By the way, the Rubicon flows near the city. It was on the Square of the Three Martyrs in Rimini that Julius Caesar turned to the legionaries with a fiery speech about the need to cast lots: is it worth crossing the river to go to Rome or not. As a result, the Rubicon was completed, which put an end to the Republic. In Rimini, several monuments of ancient Roman civilization have survived - the Tiberius bridge and the arch of Augustus, but even more sights from the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. And this is not the only reason to visit Rimini. The airport of this city opens the way to the magnificent beaches of the Adriatic. It was in Rimini in 1843 that the first privileged beach was opened. The entire European elite came here to spend the summer. Chic villas adorn the coast. The atmosphere of luxury reigns here until now. It was her who was captured by F. Fellini in his film Amarkord. By the way, the airport is named after this director - a local native.
How to get to Rimini
The airport of this city accepts both local and international flights. But direct transfers to Rimini from Russian megalopolises are possible only in summer, by charter. AlItalia Airlines operates regular flights from Moscow, Yekaterinburg and St. Petersburg to Rome. From other Russian cities in Rimini you can fly by connecting flights with transfers in Frankfurt (Lufthansa), Vienna, Prague, Istanbul or Helsinki (Finnair). It should be said that upon arrival you can conveniently travel throughout the country. Three ancient routes of Ancient Rome were enriched with many modern highways and railway lines. So in front of you is all of Italy! Rimini Airport also serves one dwarf state - San Marino. The distance to the eponymous capital of this small country is only sixteen kilometers.
Airport Services
Italy is a developed country specializing in the reception of tourists. And therefore, any air gate of this country serves her as the best recommendation. Rimini Airport, whose photo you see, is no exception. Its area is 60,000 hectares. It consists of two terminals - passenger and cargo (Riviera Cargo Resort). As for the service of travelers, various services are provided for them, designed to brighten up the waiting at the airport and create comfortable conditions for your stay. The passenger terminal has numerous services: restaurants, bars, shops (in particular duty free), ATMs, currency exchange points, car rental offices, parking, a first-aid post. Special services are available for people with disabilities and unaccompanied children. The runway of this hub has a length of almost three kilometers - the longest in northern Italy.
How to get to the city of Rimini
The airport is located in Miramar. It is eight kilometers from the center of Rimini. You can overcome this distance on the bus of route No. 9. But on Sundays he does not go, and on weekdays he runs around the clock with an interval of half an hour. The bus stop is located to the left of the exit from the arrivals hall. Tickets cost 1 euro. It can be purchased at a vending machine or a kiosk selling magazines and newspapers. The driver ticket will cost you a little more. Without a composter (orange gizmo on the bus), the ticket is considered invalid. Another option is the train. The disadvantage of this type of transport is that it will take you only to the Rimini train station, while the bus passes by making stops along the numerous streets of the city. The most convenient way to get to your destination is by taxi. But this type of transport is the most expensive. On average, a trip will cost you 17-20 euros.
How to get to the airport
If you relax in the numerous satellite resorts that stretch along the 30-kilometer strip of beaches, then it will be more convenient for you to get to the train station, and from there you can take the train in a few minutes. It is easier to get from the city by bus number 9. Its final stop is also located at the railway station. There are also numerous drop-off points along streets and squares. It is important not to confuse directions and get on the bus where “Rimini Airport im. Federico Fellini. " If you travel by car, you can reach the hub via the F14 (Bologna-Taranto), E45 (Ravenna-Orte) motorways or the Rimini-Republic of San Marino expressway.