Naples metro Line 1 to Capodichino airport: works status and expected opening
The Capodichino station on metro Line 1 is built but not open yet. The mayor has set the first half of 2027 as the target; once running, it will link the centre to the airport in about 9 minutes.
At a glance
- Status
- Station built, not yet in service
- Expected opening
- By the first half of 2027 (City of Naples)
- Time from the centre
- About 9 minutes, once complete
- To the airport today
- Alibus from Piazza Garibaldi or a fixed-fare taxi
- November 2026
- Airport closed for works: flights via Salerno
What to know today
- The Capodichino stop is not in service: the metro does not reach the airport yet.
- To get to the airport, take the Alibus from Piazza Garibaldi or a fixed-fare taxi.
- From 1 to 30 November 2026 the airport is closed for runway works and flights use Salerno instead.
The station is part of the Line 1 extension from Centro Direzionale to Capodichino, with intermediate stops at Tribunale and Poggioreale. Its hangar-shaped roof is complete.
Milestones
| When | What |
|---|---|
| November 2025 | Station works over 95% complete (Webuild) |
| March 2026 | Mayor Manfredi sets opening by the first half of 2027 |
| September 2026 | First test train at Tribunale station |
| End of 2026 | Target opening for Tribunale, after safety checks |
| Mid-2027 | Target opening for Capodichino |
Deadlines have already slipped several times. Track and signalling work in the tunnel and approval from the rail safety agency are still needed.
The new station
- A single circular shaft about 33 metres across and 50 deep.
- 8 panoramic lifts and 4 spiral staircases lead to the platforms.
- It was designed by the London studio RSHP.
Tip: until it opens, for the historic centre get off the Alibus at Piazza Garibaldi and take Line 1 from Garibaldi station.
Plan your trip
- Naples airport to the city centreAlibus, taxi and journey times
- Naples airport closed in Novemberflights via Salerno and shuttles
- Metro and funicularslines, tickets and hours
- Central Station areathe Piazza Garibaldi neighbourhood
Frequently asked questions
Does the metro go to Naples airport?
Not yet. The Capodichino station on Line 1 is built but not in service: the city aims to open it by the first half of 2027.
How long will the metro take from the centre to the airport?
According to project estimates, about 9 minutes from the centre once the line is complete.
How do I get to the airport now?
Take the ANM Alibus from Piazza Garibaldi or the port, or a taxi at a fixed fare. In November 2026, though, Capodichino is closed and flights use Salerno.
Why is the station taking so long?
Works began in 2015 and faced technical and approval delays. Besides the station, the new section needs track, signalling and safety testing along its whole length.
Where to stay near the Central Station
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