Flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Bari Airport (BRI): what you need to know
Bari is nine hours ahead of San Francisco and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Your SFO to BRI flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Bari Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between SFO and BRI:
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Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
78% of flights taking off from San Francisco International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
To get to San Francisco International Airport from central San Francisco, it'll take about 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near SFO. Whether you're catching an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Bari Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Bari Airport (BRI)
If you have a late San Francisco International Airport to Bari Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near BRI:
Grab a Bari Airport rental car and explore Bari and beyond with your own wheels. Surprice, Felirent and Noleggiare are well-known companies to choose from here.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Bari Airport about two weeks before you set off.
Getting from Bari Airport (BRI) to central Bari
Bari Airport is approximately 11 kilometres from the centre of Bari. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Bari Airport (BRI)
July is the most popular month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Bari Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Bari in March.
The warmest month in Bari is August, with the temperature ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Book your flights from San Francisco International Airport to Bari Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SFO to BRI in January. Temperatures average between 4ºC (39ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) then.
Explore more of Italy
You've done Bari, now it's time to explore other corners of Italy. Travel around 370 kilometres west to Rome to tick off its must-visit sights. From Vatican Museums to St. Peter's Basilica and Saint Peter's Square, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Naples is another sought-after destination in Italy and is around 225 kilometres west of Bari. No journey is complete without seeing Piazza del Plebiscito, Naples National Archaeological Museum and Gulf of Naples.
