Verona Villafranca Valerio Catullo Airport

Verona Villafranca Airport "Valerio Catullo" (VRN) serves Verona, the romantic city of Romeo and Juliet. Located 10 km southwest of the city center, it's the gateway to Lake Garda, the Dolomites, and Venetian wine country.

The airport has a single terminal handling domestic and European flights. Compact and efficient, with good connections to the region.

Key airlines: Ryanair, Volotea, Neos, easyJet, British Airways, and various European carriers.

VRN serves Verona and the Lakes region:

• To Verona city center: 12 km, 20-30 minutes
• To Verona Porta Nuova (train station): 12 km, 20-25 minutes
• To Lake Garda (Peschiera): 20 km, 20-30 minutes
• To Lake Garda (Sirmione): 30 km, 30-40 minutes
• To Venice: 110 km, 1.5 hours

Uber does not operate in Verona. Use taxis.

Taxis from the rank:

• To Verona center: €25-35 (~$27-38 USD)
• To Porta Nuova station: €25-30
• To Lake Garda: €50-80

Aerobus

Aerobus shuttle connects to Verona:

• Route: Airport → Verona Porta Nuova railway station
• Journey time: 15 minutes
• Frequency: Every 20 minutes
• Cost: €6

Very convenient and the best option for the city.

Bus to Lake Garda

Seasonal buses to Lake Garda destinations during summer. Check schedules.

Type	Daily Rate	Notes
P1 (Terminal)	€25/day	Adjacent
Long Stay	€10/day	Shuttle available

Book online for discounts.

VRN has basic dining:

Terminal:

• Italian café/bar
• Quick service
• Limited options

Small airport; eat in Verona or at your destination.

Network: VRN Airport WiFi

• Cost: Free
• Speed: Good
• Easy connection

SIM cards from:

• Limited airport options
• Buy in Verona city

ATMs in the terminal.

Currency: Euro (€)

• Duty-free (limited)
• Italian products
• Basic retail

Lounge VIP

• Access: Business class, or walk-in (~€30)
• Amenities: Snacks, drinks, WiFi

Small lounge.

Hotels in Verona historic center or along Lake Garda. The city is 20-30 minutes from the airport.

Verona is romance and history—Romeo and Juliet, a spectacular Roman arena, and gateway to Lake Garda and wine country:

Verona attractions (with travel time from airport):

• Arena di Verona: 25 min—Roman amphitheater, summer opera
• Casa di Giulietta (Juliet's House): 25 min—the famous balcony
• Piazza delle Erbe: 25 min—stunning medieval square
• Castelvecchio: 25 min—medieval castle, now a museum
• Piazza Bra: 25 min—main square, the Arena

Roman & Medieval Verona:

• Arena: One of best-preserved Roman amphitheaters
• Roman Theatre: Across the river, archaeological museum
• Ponte Scaligero: Fortified medieval bridge
• San Zeno Maggiore: Romanesque masterpiece

Lake Garda (main draw for many visitors):

• Sirmione: 35 min—peninsula town, Roman ruins, castle
• Peschiera del Garda: 25 min—UNESCO fortress town
• Limone sul Garda: 1 hour—lemon terraces, dramatic setting
• Malcesine: 1 hour—Monte Baldo cable car
• Riva del Garda: 1.5 hours—northern tip, wind sports

Day trips from Verona:

• Venice: 1.5 hours by train—the lagoon city
• Valpolicella wine region: 30 min—Amarone wines
• Mantua: 1 hour—Gonzaga palaces, UNESCO
• Dolomites: 2 hours—mountain scenery, skiing

Food & drink:

• Risotto all'Amarone: Risotto with famous local wine
• Pastissada de caval: Horse meat stew (traditional)
• Bigoli pasta: Thick local spaghetti
• Pandoro: Verona's Christmas cake (rival to panettone)
• Valpolicella wines: Amarone, Ripasso, Recioto

Local tips:

• Arena opera season: June-September—unforgettable experience
• Romeo and Juliet: Shakespeare never visited; the story is fictional
• Juliet's balcony: Crowded and touristy, but iconic
• Wine country: Valpolicella is right outside the city
• Lake Garda: Italy's largest lake, shared by three regions
• Day trip hub: Excellent base for exploring the north
• High season: Summer is busy; Lake Garda packed
• Train connections: Fast trains to Venice, Milan, Bologna
• Verona is less crowded than Venice or Florence
• The Arena concerts are spectacular—book ahead