Rimini Airport (RMI), officially Federico Fellini International Airport, sits in Miramare about 8 km south of Rimini city centre. You can reach the city in roughly 15 minutes by taxi or private transfer, 15–20 minutes on Start Romagna bus Line 9 from directly outside the terminal, or about 6 minutes on a regional train from nearby Miramare station. Bus and train tickets cost around €1.50; taxis start near €17.
Rimini, Italy is one of the Adriatic coast's busiest summer destinations, and getting in and out of it is simpler than most first-time visitors expect. The city has its own airport, a well-used rail line, and a second major gateway an hour away in Bologna. This guide covers every practical route to and from Rimini Airport, with journey times, costs and the small details that catch people out.
Where is Rimini Airport?
Federico Fellini International Airport (IATA code: RMI) is located in the Miramare district, roughly 8 km south of Rimini's historic centre, directly on the Via Flaminia SS16 Adriatica. Its position on the main coastal road means it is quick to reach from almost anywhere along the Riviera, Riccione is only about 5 km away, and San Marino sits around 16 km inland.
The airport is deliberately small. It handles a single terminal, and travellers consistently report short security queues and fast immigration. If you are used to large hub airports, expect to clear arrivals in a fraction of the usual time.
Which airlines fly to Rimini Airport?
As of 2026, around nine airlines operate scheduled services to Rimini Airport, connecting it to roughly 27 destinations across 14 countries. Ryanair, Neos and Wizz Air run the largest share of flights, with British Airways, easyJet, Luxair, Luxwing and others filling out the schedule.
The busiest routes into Rimini are Kraków, London Stansted and Budapest. London is unusually well served for an airport this size, with three separate carriers flying in: Ryanair from Stansted, easyJet from Gatwick and British Airways from Heathrow.
The seasonality point matters. Most Rimini routes are summer-only. The bulk of the 2026 schedule ran from late March to late October, timed around the beach season and the city's trade fair calendar. If you are travelling in winter, check carefully, your route may simply not operate, and Bologna becomes the practical alternative.
Getting from Rimini Airport to the city centre
You have five realistic options. Here is how they compare.
| Option | Journey time | Approx. cost | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bus Line 9 | 15–20 min | €1.50 | Budget travellers, light luggage |
| Metromare | ~15 min + walk | €1.50 | Riccione-bound travellers |
| Regional train | ~6 min + walk | €1.50 | Speed, if timing aligns |
| Taxi | ~15 min | From €17 | Late arrivals, small groups |
| Private transfer | ~15 min | Pre-booked | Families, groups, early flights |
Bus Line 9
The Start Romagna Line 9 bus stops directly outside the main terminal door, which makes it the most practical public option. It runs into the city, past the historic centre, and terminates at Rimini Central Station. Services come roughly every 15 minutes Monday to Saturday and every 30 minutes on Sundays and public holidays.
A standard ticket costs €1.50 and stays valid for transfers within a 75-minute window. If you plan to move between resorts, a 24-hour two-zone ticket at around €4.50 usually works out cheaper.
Metromare
Metromare is a rapid trolleybus line running on a dedicated lane between Rimini station and Riccione station. There is a stop named "Miramare Aeroporto," and the ride to Rimini Central takes about 15 minutes for the same €1.50 fare.
One honest caveat: the stop is roughly 800 metres to 1.1 km from the terminal, and the walking route crosses the Flaminia road with limited pavement in places. With a suitcase, this is not a pleasant walk. Metromare makes far more sense if you are heading south towards Riccione than if you are dragging luggage into Rimini.
Regional train from Miramare
Rimini Miramare station sits about 1.2 km from the airport. Regional trains cover the short hop to Rimini's main station in around 6 minutes for €1.50, generally running from early morning until late evening. It is the fastest public option on paper, but the walk and the wait between trains often cancel out the saving.
Taxi
The taxi rank is outside the Arrivals area. Licensed Italian taxis are white or yellow with a roof sign and run on a meter. Expect around €17 to Rimini city centre and closer to €45 for San Marino. Night tariffs apply after 10 pm, so a late arrival will cost more. Drivers do not always speak English, so having your hotel address written down helps.
Private transfer
A pre-booked private transfer gives you a fixed price, a driver waiting at arrivals, and a direct door-to-door ride to your hotel. For families, groups with luggage, or anyone landing after the buses have thinned out, it removes the two things that go wrong most often: queues and language friction.
Travel agents and tour operators can book Rimini airport transfers, chauffeur services and car rentals through the Leamigo destination portal for Rimini, Italy, which covers airport-to-hotel rides, city transfers and activity bookings in one place.
Flying into Bologna instead
If Rimini Airport has no route from your city, common outside the summer season, Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) is the standard alternative. It sits about 120 km away and is the largest airport in Emilia-Romagna, with far broader year-round connectivity.
There are two sensible ways to continue to Rimini.
By train (usually the best value). Take the Marconi Express monorail from the airport to Bologna Centrale. The ride takes about seven and a half minutes and runs from 5:40 am to midnight, with up to eight departures an hour at peak times. A single ticket costs €12.80, a return €23.30. From Bologna Centrale, Trenitalia runs hourly services to Rimini on the Adriatic line, taking roughly an hour. Total door-to-door time is around 1 hour 30 minutes.
If you land between midnight and 5:40 am, the Marconi Express does not run, urban bus line Q covers the airport to station link instead.
By direct bus. Shuttle Italy Airport operates a coach from Bologna Airport straight to Rimini, with a stop in Cesena. The journey takes about 1 hour 25 to 1 hour 30 minutes and services run roughly every two hours. It is slower than the train but involves no changes, which is worth something with luggage.
By car. The A14 motorway links Bologna to Rimini in about an hour of driving.
Ancona Airport is a third option at around 100 km away, though public transport connections are weaker and a transfer or rental car is usually necessary.
Getting to the airport from Rimini beach hotels
Most visitors staying on the Rimini beach strip, Marebello, Bellariva, Rivazzurra, Miramare, are actually closer to the airport than the city centre is. Rimini's coastal bus network runs the full length of the seafront and connects to Line 9, and several of these neighbourhoods are within a €10–15 taxi ride of the terminal.
If you are staying in Riccione, Metromare is genuinely the best choice in this direction: the dedicated lane means it does not sit in the summer traffic that clogs the SS16.
Timing your departure
A few practical notes for the outbound journey:
- Rimini Airport is small, so arriving three hours early is usually unnecessary. Two hours is comfortable for a European flight in peak season, less outside it.
- Line 9 thins out considerably on Sundays and public holidays. For an early-morning flight, check the first departure the night before or book a transfer.
- Summer traffic along the SS16 is real. Between July and August, add 15–20 minutes to any road journey along the coast.
- If you have an early flight and no direct bus, pre-booking a transfer is the only option that reliably works before 6 am.
Frequently asked questions
What is Rimini Airport called? Federico Fellini International Airport, named after the film director who was born in Rimini. Its IATA code is RMI and its ICAO code is LIPR.
How far is Rimini Airport from the city centre? About 8 km, roughly 15 minutes by road.
Is there a bus from Rimini Airport to the city? Yes. Start Romagna Line 9 departs from directly outside the terminal and runs to Rimini Central Station in 15–20 minutes for €1.50.
How do I get from Rimini Airport to San Marino? San Marino is about 16 km from the airport. A taxi costs around €45. Alternatively, take Line 9 to Rimini station and connect to the San Marino coach from there.
Can I get to Rimini beach directly from the airport? Yes, several of the main beach districts sit between the airport and the city centre, so the ride is shorter than the trip into town.
Is Bologna Airport better than Rimini Airport? For year-round flights and long-haul connections, yes. For summer travel with a direct route, Rimini is far more convenient, you save the 120 km transfer entirely.
Does Rimini Airport have car rental? Yes, several rental companies operate directly at the terminal.
Journey times, fares and flight schedules change seasonally. Confirm current timetables with Start Romagna, Trenitalia and Marconi Express before travelling.
