How long should I plan for a layover in Bari?

The best layover in Bari is 4–12 hours. This gives you enough time to reach the city, see the highlights, and return to the airport with buffer time.

Do I need a visa for a layover in Bari?

Bari is visa-free for US passport holders. No visa is required for a layover.

Is Bari a good layover city?

Yes. Bari scores 81/100 on the LayoverScore™, making it one of the top-rated layover cities. Basilica di San Nicola in the historic Bari Vecchia quarter

Bari layover (BRI). 12h. LayoverScore™ 81.

BariBRI6h on the groundScore 81

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Bari

30 minutes to city center. 4–12 hours of layover time.

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Basilica di San Nicola in the historic Bari Vecchia quarter

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How long at Bari?

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What 12 hours in Bari gets you.

Basilica di San Nicola in the historic Bari Vecchia quarter. Lungomare Nazario Sauro seafront promenade. Mercato del Pesce (fish market) near the old port.

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How long at Bari?

What 12 hours in Bari gets you.

Watch nonnas roll orecchiette by hand in Bari's ancient stone alleyways.

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