Best Time To Visit

If you are looking to enjoy mild temperatures, April to June are good times to visit Perugia but be prepared for some rain as well. The winter is surprisingly dry however, so avoid the months of October to December, where rainfall is at its highest. If you are interested in classical music, make sure to check out the dates for the annual Summer Classical Music Festival in Perugia.

Passport/Visa

Italy can be visited visa-free for up to 90 days by citizens of most European countries, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Malaysia, Israel, UAE and most countries in America. If you are unsure whether or not you need to apply for a visa, we recommend contacting the embassy or consulate in your country. International (non-Schengen) travelers need a passport that is valid for at least 3 months after the end of their intended trip in order to enter the Schengen zone. Citizens of Schengen countries can travel without a passport, but must have a valid ID with them during their stay.

Airport San Francesco d’Assisi

The international airport of Umbria – Perugia “San Francesco d’Assisi”, lies in the tiny town Sant’Egidio, about 12 km from Perugia city. There is a bus stop just outside the terminal and from here you can take bus number E007 or E422 (Umbria Mobilità) to Perugia. If you choose to buy the ticket on board the bus you must have the exact change. There is also a shuttle bus service (ACAP-SULGA) running according to airline departure and arrival times. The trip takes about 20 minutes.

• Web:

  www.airport.umbria.it

• Address:

  Airport San Francesco d’Assisi

• Phone:

  +39 075 592 141

Public Transport

The historic heart of Perugia is made for walking, though expect to go uphill and downhill regularly. If you need a bus, most buses stop at Piazza Italia, where there’s an information kiosk where you can also buy tickets. Tickets are valid 70 minutes within the city. Do not forget to validate your ticket upon boarding. Different prices apply if you’re taking a bus out of town. The main bus station is at Piazza Partigiani.

• Address:

  Piazza Partigiani, Perugia

Taxi

There are taxi ranks on different locations around the city and at the airport. In the city you find one at the main railway station and in Piazza Italia. Rates are higher on Sundays and holidays. If you need to book a taxi in advance you can reach Perugia Taxi at:

• Phone:

  +39 075 500 4888

Electricity

220 volts