How to Visit Matera, Italy

"As the closest airport to Matera (about 37 miles away), Bari Palese is the arrival point I’d use before hopping on a direct shuttle bus offered by Miccolis, Cotrab, or Grassani E Garofalo to reach the city." - Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca is an award-winning journalist and co-founder of Be a Travel Writer, an online course for the next generation of travel journalists. Her photos, videos, and words have appeared in print or online for Travel + Leisure, Time, Los Angeles Times, Glamour, and many more. You'll usually find her in an airport. If you do see her there, please say hello. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines