Essential facts for transfers from Brindisi Salento Airport to Matera
Updated 09/07/2026
The drive from Brindisi Salento Airport to Matera follows the SS16 and SS7 roads through rolling olive-grove countryside, covering 143 km in approximately 1 hour 51 minutes. Pre-booking a private transfer eliminates the hassle of navigating ZTL restrictions and guarantees a driver waiting at arrivals with your name.
- Route
- Brindisi Salento Airport to Matera
- Distance
- 143.0 km / 88.7 miles
- Average travel time
- 1h 51min
- Starting price
- EUR 268.40
- Flight monitoring
- Real-time flight tracking — driver adjusts if delayed
- Waiting time
- 60 min free wait at arrivals, 15 min for other pickups
- Avg. airport exit time
- 56 minutes
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What to know about the Brindisi Salento Airport → Matera route
Tolls, traffic windows and drop-off logistics that apply to this specific route.
Route: SS16 & SS7 regional roads, all tolls included
Journey uses the well-maintained SS16 coastal highway and inland SS7, SS100, and SS613 routes. All tolls, road charges, and low-emission zone fees are included in the fixed price. No hidden charges apply regardless of traffic conditions or route changes.
Matera ZTL restrictions: NCC bypass included
Matera's historic centre is protected by ZTL zones with automatic camera enforcement and fines up to €335. Your NCC-licensed private transfer has full legal authorization to enter and exit ZTL zones for passenger drop-off. Rental cars and unauthorized taxis face substantial penalties.
Drop-off practicalities: Hotel or Piazza Vittorio Veneto
Common drop-off points include Piazza Vittorio Veneto and Via Lucana (5–8 minute walk to Sassi). Underground parking at Parcheggio Via Lucana costs €16–20 for 8 hours. Advise your exact hotel address at booking for direct drop-off inside ZTL zones.
Vehicles for Brindisi Salento Airport to Matera
Choose the right vehicle for your group size and comfort needs. All fares are fixed and include meet & greet.
Economy
Skoda Octavia, Toyota Prius or similar
EUR 268.40
Standard Sedan
Mercedes E-Class, BMW 5 Series or similar
EUR 315.77
First Class
Mercedes S-Class, BMW 7 Series or similar
EUR 568.39
First Class Van
Mercedes V-Class, Viano or similar
EUR 529.02
Standard Van
Mercedes Vito, Ford Custom or similar
EUR 332.76
Minibus
Mercedes Sprinter or similar — up to 12 pax
EUR 831.90
Transfer from Brindisi Salento Airport to Matera
Your journey spans 143 kilometres along the scenic SS16 and SS7 roads, passing through rolling hills dotted with olive groves and traditional Puglian farmland. As you approach Matera, the landscape opens to reveal glimpses of the region's ancient aqueduct near Locorotondo, and you'll see the distinctive white-washed buildings characteristic of this corner of Basilicata.
Your driver will meet you at the arrivals baggage-hall exit of the terminal at Brindisi Salento Airport, holding a name sign. The journey typically takes 1 hour 51 minutes; traffic is generally light on this regional route, though afternoon delays can occur on the SS16 during peak summer weekends. Matera's historic centre is protected by strict ZTL (Zona a Traffico Limitato) restrictions, but your NCC-licensed driver has full legal authorization to enter these zones for drop-off.
Public transport from Brindisi to Matera is fragmented and slow: buses take 2 hours 16 minutes and cost from €23, while trains require two changes and take over 8 hours. Taxis from Brindisi Airport charge high meter fares and offer no protection against unexpected ZTL fines if dropped in the historic centre. A pre-booked transfer guarantees a fixed price covering all tolls and zone fees, real-time flight monitoring, and direct drop-off to your Matera hotel without the stress of navigating restricted-access streets.




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