Transfer from Brindisi Airport to Fontanelle

Your journey south from Brindisi Salento Airport traces the SS613 trunk road through the heart of Salento, passing the historic towns of Cisternino and San Vito dei Normanni before descending toward the Ionian coast. The landscape shifts from inland vineyards and olive groves to flat coastal terrain dotted with masserie (fortified farmhouses) and Mediterranean scrub, opening onto the beach villages near Fontanelle. San Vito dei Normanni can experience peak-hour congestion between 8–10 a.m. and 5–7 p.m., especially during summer weekends.

Your driver meets you at the arrivals baggage-hall exit of the terminal where your flight lands, holding a name sign. Allow 60 minutes of free waiting time if your flight is delayed or you need to collect luggage; the driver monitors your flight in real time and adjusts automatically. Fontanelle sits roughly 900 metres from the Ionian shoreline, nestled between Torre San Giovanni and Torre Mozza near Ugento Marina—a quiet rural setting rather than a town centre, so confirm your exact drop-off point (hotel, masseria, or private villa) when you book.

Public transport from Brindisi Salento to Fontanelle requires multiple changes: a bus to Brindisi town (€2), a train to Lecce (€5), then a final connection toward Ugento—totalling 60–90 minutes of waiting and transfers for a journey that costs around EUR 211.98 by private transfer. Shared shuttle services exist but operate on fixed schedules and can add 15–20 minutes to your total time. A private transfer guarantees a direct route, door-to-door convenience, and zero hidden charges: all tolls and road fees are included.