Why go
- Comune in Umbria, Italy.
- Served by Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria International Airport (PEG).
History
Perugia is the capital city of Umbria and the province of Perugia in central Italy, crossed by the River Tiber. The city is located about 164 km (102 mi) north of Rome and 148 km (92 mi) southeast of Florence. It covers a high hilltop and part of the valleys around the area. With a population of 162,384, it is the 23rd-largest city in Italy.
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 5 direct destinations
- Ryanair FR (737-800) · 4 routes: Cagliari, Charleroi, London, Trapani
- Wizz Air W6 (A320) · 1 route: Bucharest
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria International Airport (PEG); 19 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: PEG has direct flights to 5 destinations on 2 airlines (incl. Bucharest, Cagliari, Charleroi, London, Trapani).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Perugia. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.