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Bastia-Poretta International airport

Bastia, France

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Bastia-Poretta International airport

Bastia, France
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Corsica's northern gateway on the Mediterranean island.

Opened
1937
Location
Bastia, France
Bastia-Poretta International Airport (IATA: BIA, ICAO: LFKB) serves the city of Bastia in northern Corsica, France. Located approximately 24 kilometres south of Bastia near the village of Lucciana, it is one of the two main airports on the island of Corsica, alongside Ajaccio Napoleon Bonaparte Airport. The airport handles a significant volume of seasonal tourist traffic during the summer months, when Corsica attracts large numbers of visitors from mainland France and across Europe. It operates both domestic and international routes, with connections to Paris, Lyon, Marseille, and various other European cities. Bastia-Poretta is managed by the Chambres de Commerce et d'Industrie de Corse and plays a vital economic role for the northern part of the island, supporting tourism and commerce throughout the year.
Terminals
The airport operates a single passenger terminal handling both domestic and international flights.
Getting to & from
Ground transport between the airport and Bastia city centre is available by bus and taxi, with the journey taking approximately 30 to 40 minutes.
Airlines here
Major carriers serving BIA include Air France, Air Corsica, easyJet, Volotea, and Transavia, with Air Corsica being the dominant regional carrier.
Notable facts
  • ›The airport is situated on the eastern plain of Cap Corse near the village of Lucciana.
  • ›It handles over one million passengers annually, with peak traffic in summer months.
  • ›Air Corsica uses Bastia-Poretta as one of its primary bases of operation.
  • ›The airport has a single runway designated 16/34.
  • ›It is one of four commercial airports in Corsica, alongside Ajaccio, Calvi, and Figari.
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Gateway to Corsica's rugged north above the Tyrrhenian Sea

Bastia-Poretta International Airport serves the northern tip of Corsica, the mountainous French Mediterranean island, and is the island's second-busiest airport after Ajaccio. Located about 20 kilometres south of Bastia in the Lucciana plain, it has operated since the 1930s and handles a strong seasonal surge of summer visitors. The airport plays a vital role connecting Corsica to mainland France and several European destinations.

Terminals
  • Main Terminal — A single integrated terminal building handling all departures and arrivals, with separate Schengen and non-Schengen areas.
Ground Transport
  • Taxi from the rank outside arrivals to Bastia city centre (approx. 25–30 minutes)
  • Shuttle bus service linking the airport to Bastia town centre and the ferry port
  • Car rental desks from Hertz, Avis, Europcar, and Sixt in the arrivals hall
  • Private transfer services bookable in advance through local operators
Nearby Hotels
  • Hôtel Poretta (closest hotel adjacent to the airport)
  • Best Western Corsica Hotel, Lucciana
  • Hôtel des Voyageurs, Bastia
  • Hôtel Pietracap, Bastia
Dining

Inside the terminal, passengers will find a café-bar and a brasserie offering Corsican cold cuts, sandwiches, and standard airport fare. Options are limited airside, so travellers with time to spare may prefer eating in Bastia town before heading to the airport. The nearby village of Lucciana has a handful of local restaurants serving traditional Corsican cuisine.

Traveller Tips
  • Arrive at least 90 minutes before departure in peak summer months (June–August) as queues at check-in and security can be long.
  • Car hire desks can sell out in July and August — book well in advance online to guarantee availability.
  • The airport has limited ATM facilities, so carry euros before arriving if heading to rural parts of Corsica.
  • Corsica's roads are narrow and winding; if self-driving from the airport, allow extra travel time to your destination.
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Route map (22 destinations)

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Routes

BIA → CGN4U · 319
BIA → DUS4U · 320
BIA → HAM4U · CRJ
BIA → TXL4U · 320
BIA → STR4U · 319
BIA → LILA5 · E70
BIA → LYSAF · 320
BIA → MRSAF · 320
BIA → NCEAF · AT7
BIA → NTEAF · 320
BIA → EBUAF · AT7
BIA → LGGAF · 320
BIA → ORYAF · 321 319
BIA → NCEAZ · AT7
BIA → MRSAZ · 320
BIA → LUXLG · 73W
BIA → FRALH · E90
BIA → BRUSN · 319
BIA → CDGU2 · 319
BIA → GVAU2 · 320 319
BIA → LGWU2 · 319
BIA → LYSU2 · 319
BIA → TLSU2 · 319
BIA → BODV7 · 717
BIA → NTEV7 · 717
BIA → SXBV7 · 717
BIA → TLSV7 · 717
BIA → BESV7 · 717
BIA → LILV7 · 717
BIA → EBUXK · AT7
BIA → LGGXK · 320
BIA → NCEXK · AT7
BIA → LYSXK · 320
BIA → MRSXK · 320
BIA → NTEXK · 320
BIA → ORYXK · 319
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