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LampedusaIsola di Lampedusa
Go for 3 nights in June or September: book Rabbit Beach online, rent a scooter, and treat July–August as a heat-and-crowd penalty.
Lampedusa is Italy's southernmost island, 20 km² of limestone, maquis and wind, 113 km off Tunisia and closer to Africa than to Sicily. Almost everything worth doing is coastal: Spiaggia dei Conigli, the reserve coves, boat trips and the cliffs at Capo Ponente. Three nights covers the island without rushing; two works if you fly in early and out late. Book Rabbit Beach online before you arrive, and expect thin English outside the tourist trades.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- Late May–Jun, Sep–early Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (heat, crowds, peak prices), Nov–Mar (thin flights, rough seas)
- Airport
- LMP
- Nights
- 3
Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Italy and Malta ↗The region's headline sights run on timed tickets that sell out: book the Vatican Museums, the Colosseum, the Uffizi, the Last Supper and Malta's Hypogeum before you fix train and hotel dates.
- Italy and Malta ↗Budget for per-night city taxes in Italy (up to about €10 a person in Rome), Malta's per-night environmental contribution, and Venice's day-visitor fee on peak days; none are included in most online room prices.
- Italy ↗Italy is in the Schengen area. Check the entry rules for your passport on official sources; the EU's Entry/Exit System registers non-EU visitors at the first Schengen border, and further pre-travel authorisation rules are being introduced.
- Italy ↗Historic centres are ZTL limited-traffic zones: cameras fine any unauthorised car that enters, often months later through the hire company. Park outside and walk in.
- Italy ↗Regional train tickets bought on paper must be validated in the machine on the platform before boarding; digital tickets carry a time and need no stamping.
- Italy ↗Venice charges day-visitors an access fee on selected peak days; check the city's official site if you are not sleeping there.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Lampedusa112 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Lampedusa, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR, €).Italy-wide
- SIM or eSIMTIM, Vodafone, WindTre and Iliad sell prepaid SIMs in shops and at airports; a passport and an Italian tax code (codice fiscale…Italy-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe unless signed otherwise; Rome's nasoni fountains run all day.Italy-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Coperto or service may already be on the bill; leave €1–2 (≈ US$2–3) a person or round up for good service.Italy-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F/L. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Italy-wide
- SafetyViolent crime is rare and petty theft uncommon.
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- RestroomsFew public toilets; use bars (buy a coffee), museums and stations, where some charge €1 (≈ US$2).Italy-wide
- Emergency numbers112 All emergencies (EU-wide) · 113 police · 115 fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany state museums close on Monday; the Vatican Museums close on most Sundays.Italy-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportLMP Lampedusa Airport (About 2 km (1.2 mi) from the town centre; walkable with light bags, otherwise taxi or hotel shuttle.LMP Lampedusa Airport (About 1.2 mi (2 km) from the town centre; walkable with light bags, otherwise taxi or hotel shuttle.
- Getting aroundThe island is about 11 km (6.8 mi) long and 3 km (1.9 mi) wide.The island is about 6.8 mi (11 km) long and 1.9 mi (3 km) wide.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at the bar€1.20–2 (≈ US$2–3)
- Sit-down mealGrilled fish or seafood dinner, per personCoperto added per person; check the catch price before ordering.€25–45 (≈ US$30–55)
- Metro or bus rideShuttle bus fare€1.20 (≈ US$2)
- Budget bedGuesthouse or self-catering double, a night, per room€70 (≈ US$85)
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse or self-catering double, a night, per room€110 (≈ US$130)
- High-end bedGuesthouse or self-catering double, a night, per room€190 (≈ US$250)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €70 (≈ US$85) · Mid €120 (≈ US$140) · High €220 (≈ US$300)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- LMP Lampedusa Airport (About 2 km (1.2 mi) from the town centre; walkable with light bags, otherwise taxi or hotel shuttle. Direct flights from Palermo, Catania, Trapani and Rome; Milan, Bologna and Verona added in high season.)LMP Lampedusa Airport (About 1.2 mi (2 km) from the town centre; walkable with light bags, otherwise taxi or hotel shuttle. Direct flights from Palermo, Catania, Trapani and Rome; Milan, Bologna and Verona added in high season.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Feb
Avoid
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Mar
Avoid
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Apr
not flagged
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
May
Best*
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jun
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jul
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Sep
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Oct
Best*
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Nov
Avoid
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Dec
Avoid
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Best: May–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug, Nov–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Aug (32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)), coolest Jan (11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C) low), wettest Dec (9 rain days), driest Jul (0). Averages, not a forecast.
* only part of the month (early, mid or late).
Weather and climate
Lampedusa: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
8 rd
Feb
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
7 rd
Mar
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
5 rd
Apr
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
4 rd
May
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
2 rd
Jun
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
1 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
0 rd
Aug
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
1 rd
Sep
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
3 rd
Oct
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
6 rd
Nov
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
8 rd
Dec
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
9 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The island is about 11 km long and 3 km wide. Scooters and small cars are the practical choice and rent in town and at the airport; book ahead for July–August. Two shuttle bus lines run hourly 08:00–21:00 at a flat fare. Bicycles and e-bikes work for short hops but the reserve road west is hilly and shadeless. Boats with or without a skipper leave from the port.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Linosa
overnightDoor to door: 1.5–2 h each way
Ferry or hydrofoil from Lampedusa port
Volcanic neighbour with lava fields and a small village; the crossing eats the day, so sleep one night.
Lampione
cautionDoor to door: Depends on sea state
No scheduled public service; arrange a private boat from the port
Uninhabited islet; only worth it as a boat excursion in calm weather.
Sicily (Porto Empedocle)
skipDoor to door: 4–9 h
Ferry or hydrofoil from Lampedusa port
Too long for a day return; treat it as your onward leg, not a trip.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Lampedusa town and port
Restaurants, shops, ferry and most hotels within walking distance; best for a short trip without a car.
South coast near Cala Guitgia
Beach clubs and sandy swimming 1–2 km (0.6–1.2 mi) from town; family-friendly, busier in August.Beach clubs and sandy swimming 0.6–1.2 mi (1–2 km) from town; family-friendly, busier in August.
West and reserve edge
Quieter, closer to Rabbit Beach and the reserve trails; you need a scooter or car for everything.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €60–95 (≈ US$70–120) excl. bed
- Mid
- €95–170 (≈ US$120–200) excl. bed
- High
- €170 (≈ US$200)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hotel double room1 × 3 nights × €170 | €510 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 3 days × €120 | €720 |
| Scooter rental, one day2 × €45 | €90 |
| Shuttle bus, one day of hops2 × €5 | €10 |
| Half-day boat trip2 × €45 | €90 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × €15 | €30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €145 |
| Trip total≈ €266 per person per day, bed included | €1,595≈ US$1,900 |
2026 estimate in euro; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at the bar | €1.20–2 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Sicilian-style lunch (arancino, caponata, water) | €8–15 (≈ US$10–18) |
| Grilled fish or seafood dinner, per personCoperto added per person; check the catch price before ordering. | €25–45 (≈ US$30–55) |
| Scooter rental, per dayHigher in July–August. | €35–60 (≈ US$45–70) |
| Shuttle bus fare | €1.20 (≈ US$2) |
| Beach sunbed and umbrella, per daySummer only. | €15–30 (≈ US$18–35) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Spiaggia dei Conigli needs an online reservation for a morning or afternoon slot: no booking, no entry.
- The reserve closes sections seasonally for turtle nesting; follow posted limits and stay off the sand at night.
- Summer sun between 11:00 and 16:00 is the main health risk: hat, high-SPF, water.Summer sun between 11:00 AM and 4:00 PM is the main health risk: hat, high-SPF, water.
- Lifeguards are not on every beach; currents and jellyfish warnings are posted locally.
- Rural roads are narrow and poorly lit at night; helmets are required on scooters.
- Winter sea crossings can be cancelled by weather and flights thin out: check schedules before booking.
Emergency numbers
- All emergencies (EU-wide)
- 112
- Police
- 113
- Fire
- 115
- Ambulance
- 118
- Coast guard
- 1530
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LampedusaIsola di Lampedusa
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A questo indirizzo, per favoreTo this address, please
Emergency
- All emergencies (EU-wide)112
- Police113
- Fire115
- Ambulance118
- Coast guard1530
Embassy
No embassies on the island; consulates-general in Palermo and Catania, embassies in Rome.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Airport → town centre, taxi: about €15–20 (≈ US$18–25), 5–10 min
- Porto Empedocle → Lampedusa, hydrofoil: 4–5 h, weather permitting
- Lampedusa → Linosa, ferry or hydrofoil: 1.5–2 h
Say or show
- Buongiorno — Good morning (bwon-JOR-no)
- Grazie — Thank you (GRAH-tsyeh)
- Quanto costa? — How much is it? (KWAN-to KOS-ta)
- Il conto, per favore — The bill, please (eel KON-to per fa-VO-reh)
- Dov'è la spiaggia? — Where is the beach? (do-VEH la SPYAD-ja)
- Ho una prenotazione — I have a reservation (o OO-na pre-no-tat-TSYO-neh)
112 works from any phone and covers police, fire and ambulance.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Lampedusa. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Late May–Jun, Sep–early Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (heat, crowds, peak prices), Nov–Mar (thin flights, rough seas) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 6 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for LMP: taxi and shuttle options field-checked, walk-with-bags verdict, late-arrival rung.
- Four walking clusters with rescue anchors: town and port, Cala Guitgia, the reserve and Rabbit Beach, Capo Ponente.
- Place pages with verified access rules (Rabbit Beach booking windows, reserve closures) and eat pages with last orders.
- Ferry and hydrofoil fixture for Porto Empedocle and Linosa so weather-cancellation days can go amber.