Turin Airport, also known as Turin-Caselle or Sandro Pertini Airport, serves as a welcoming gateway to Italy’s Piedmont region, handling over three million passengers annually. Located 16 kilometres northwest of Turin’s city centre in Caselle Torinese, the airport is easily accessible via several transport options. The SADEM shuttle bus departs every 15–30 minutes, connecting to Porta Nuova and Porta Susa railway stations in 45–50 minutes for £6.50 if purchased at ticket offices or £7.50 on board. The Turin–Ceres railway, accessible via a short walkway from the terminal, reaches the city in 19 minutes for £3, with trains running from 5:04 am to 9:03 pm.
Taxis cost £30–£50 to the city centre, taking 25–30 minutes, and car rentals from Avis, Hertz, and Europcar are available in the arrivals hall. Passengers with reduced mobility can access assistance, bookable 48 hours in advance, with lifts and disabled parking in the multi-storey car park opposite the terminal.
The airport’s single terminal is modern and compact, spanning two floors. The ground floor houses 45 check-in counters, arrivals, and baggage claim, while the first floor contains security, 10 gates, and a commercial area. Clear signage aids navigation, but security queues can extend to 45 minutes during peak summer periods or Sunday mornings, and passport control for non-Schengen departures may add 30–60 minutes. Travellers should arrive 1.5 hours before domestic flights and 2 hours before international ones, as all flights use bus-boarding, requiring a short outdoor walk. Recent reviews note insufficient seating airside, with some passengers sitting on the floor, so early arrival is wise to secure a spot.
On-time performance is generally reliable, with real-time updates available via Flightradar24 or the airport’s website. Delays may occur during peak seasons or due to winter fog, and ground operations account for 32.6% of departure delays. The airport serves 32 destinations across 18 airlines, including Ryanair, easyJet, and Air France, with frequent flights to Rome, London, and Paris. Minimum connection times are efficient—20 minutes for domestic-to-domestic and 45 minutes for international flights—though non-Schengen transfers require extra time for border checks.
Dining and retail options are limited but practical. Airside, I’Amme offers a mozzarella bar, Autogrill Piazza Castello serves Italian coffee and snacks, and Giappo provides sushi, open from 4:30 am to 10:00 pm. A McDonald’s operates from 10:00 am to 8:30 pm, but queues can be long, with wait times up to an hour during busy periods. A duty-free shop stocks perfumes and regional wines, while Relay and Aelia sell books and souvenirs. A small supermarket and book swap area are also available, though prices are high, so bringing snacks is advisable.
Facilities cater to essential needs. Free Wi-Fi is available but can be difficult to access, and charging points are limited. The Piemonte Lounge, airside on Level 2, offers seating and refreshments for £25, open 5:00 am to 9:00 pm. A mother-and-child room and prayer room are present, but toilets have been reported as unclean, with no water bottle refill stations. Baggage wrapping and lost property services are 200 metres from the terminal, and over 1,000 parking spaces start at £4 per day. The airport operates from two hours before the first flight until the last, with nearby hotels like the Turin Airport Hotel, 1 kilometre away, for layovers. Accessibility features include lifts and dedicated counters.
