If you’re arriving by plane, you won’t have to ponder too long which airport to fly into. Manduria has just one – Papola Casale Airport (BDS).

The journey between Salento/Brindisi Airport and downtown Manduria is reasonably long. You’ll need to travel 40 kilometres before you can drop your bags at your city hotel.

Sitting 40 kilometres from the downtown area, BDS is the gateway to Manduria.

Manduria is serviced by 11 air carriers from at least 21 airports across the globe.

Manduria receives the highest number of flights from Ryanair, easyJet and Wizz Air with Ryanair being the number one choice of carrier. Milan is the most popular city for passengers to depart from.

With around 158 nonstop flights operating every week, you’ll be landing in Manduria before you can say, “Are we there yet?”

Flights to Manduria from Milan, Rome and Bologna airports are always popular.

Where you depart from determines how much of the in-flight entertainment you’ll get to enjoy. From Milan to Manduria, the average flight time is 1 hour and 41 minutes. From Rome it’s typically 1 hour and 11 minutes, and from Treviso it’s 1 hour and 25 minutes.

Don’t leave booking your flight to Manduria until the last possible moment. That’s one trick well-versed travelers use to get the best deals. Booking in advance means more options and cheaper flights. Another good way to pick up the most affordable fare is to compare all options. If your destination has multiple airports, be sure to research the cost of flying into a smaller terminal. Last of all, another easy way to save a few dollars is be ready to book fast. If you come across an irresistible bargain, don’t think twice — snap it up while the opportunity’s there.

Wherever you’re coming from, flying can be an enjoyable experience if you’re well organized. We’ve made a list of essential travel tips that will help get your Manduria vacation started on the right note.What to pack in your hand luggage:

• Flying can be a pleasure if you take the right gear. First of all you’ll need toiletry items, such as a toothbrush and some deodorant, a spare change of clothes and a few magazines. Next, leave space in your hand luggage for your phone, tablet and chargers, any medications and perhaps a neck pillow as well. Lastly, be sure to take your passport, travel documents and some cash.

Do not pack the following items in your hand luggage:

• Check carefully that you don’t have sharp objects (like a pocket knife) lurking in your hand luggage. Other prohibited items include flammable or explosive goods, such as aerosol cans and fuel, and gels and liquids in containers with a capacity of more than 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters).

What to wear on a flight:

• The narrow aisles of an aircraft are not the best place for a fashion parade. Wear comfortable clothes and remember to bring a cardigan as it can get chilly in the cabin during long-haul flights. Flat, enclosed shoes are also a good idea.
• Caused by lengthy periods of inactivity, DVT (deep vein thrombosis) is a serious condition that can affect passengers during long flights. But the great news is there are proven ways to significantly reduce the risk of developing it. Stay hydrated, wander around the cabin as much as you can and wear compression socks to help improve your circulation.

Being prepared before you get to the airport will make your trip to Manduria easy and painless. Read through our useful tips for a swift journey through security:

• First things first. Your boarding pass and travel ID will need to be shown to security personnel. Keep them at hand so you don’t have to dig around for them.
• The X-ray machine comes next. Remove anything on you that is likely to beep. This includes things like headphones or earphones, as well as heavy jackets or coats. They’ll all need to go on the X-ray conveyor belt.
• All electronic devices, including your laptop and phone, are also required to be scanned separately.
• Remove all gels and liquids from your carry-on luggage. They often need to be sent through the X-ray machine separately. Each product should be in a container no larger than 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) and everything must fit in a quart-size (one liter), clear zip-close bag.
• There’s a chance you’ll be required to remove your shoes to be X-rayed, so wearing lightweight sneakers is always a wise idea.
• Airlines won’t allow any sharp objects in your carry-on luggage. If you must bring these kinds of items, check them in.