Ischia
Ischia is a volcanic island off Naples known for thermal spas and Mediterranean seafood. Its size gives it more privacy than Capri.
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Ischia is a volcanic island in the Tyrrhenian Sea, at the northern end of the Gulf of Naples, about 30 km from Naples. It is the largest of the Phlegrean Islands and is split into six comuni. Monte Epomeo, its highest point, rises to about 788 m in the centre. It is an uplifted block of rock, not an active volcano, and its wooded interior can be explored on foot.
People come for the thermal spas, whose waters are alkaline, and for island cooking such as coniglio all'Ischitana, rabbit braised in wine with tomatoes and herbs. The Aragonese Castle on a rock at Ischia Ponte is the island's most visited monument. Ferries and hydrofoils from Naples take about 60 to 90 minutes. Summer is the busiest season, when the population rises to about 300,000, roughly five times the number of residents.
Ischia in five
- Choose your town before you book the ferryIschia Porto has the ferries, Forio the sunsets and Sant'Angelo a quiet car-light village. Each is a separate bus ride from the others.Where to stay in Ischia
- Book fast boats early in summerHydrofoils and ferries leave Naples and Pozzuoli for Ischia Porto, Casamicciola and Forio. Crossings run from about 50 minutes to 90, depending on the boat, so check the operator before you pick.Ischia from Naples
- Pick one thermal park, not threeThermal parks sell day tickets with pools at different temperatures, and the large ones open roughly April to October. Compare seasons and what is included before you buy.Ischia thermal parks and spas
- Plan with the island buses, and check car rulesTwo circular bus lines loop the island and call at every main town. Some non-resident vehicles face a seasonal landing ban on the ferries, so read the operator's notice before booking a car.
- Landing in Naples from outside Europe? Check entry firstSort EES and your 90-day Schengen count before you book a ferry on the same day as a long-haul landing.EES explained
Need to know
- Airport
- Naples (NAP), then a taxi or bus to the port
- Getting there
- Ferry or hydrofoil from Naples or Pozzuoli, about 50–90 min
- Getting around
- Circular buses, taxis and boats; scooters for confident riders
- Best base
- Ischia Porto for ferries, Forio or Sant'Angelo for atmosphere
- Time needed
- 2–4 days
Weather by month
- Rainy days
- Days with storms
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- Poor
- JanuaryPartly cloudy12 rainy daysHigh11°Low7°Quiet, spas openJanuaryPartly cloudy
Poor
- High
- 11°
- Low
- 7°
- Precipitation
- 100 mm
- Rainy days
- 12
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Quiet, spas open
- FebruaryPartly cloudy9 rainy daysHigh12°Low8°Quiet, coolFebruaryPartly cloudy
Mixed
- High
- 12°
- Low
- 8°
- Precipitation
- 82 mm
- Rainy days
- 9
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Quiet, cool
- MarchRain13 rainy daysHigh13°Low9°Spring startsMarchRain
Mixed
- High
- 13°
- Low
- 9°
- Precipitation
- 78 mm
- Rainy days
- 13
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Spring starts
- AprilPartly cloudy9 rainy daysHigh16°Low11°Easter, ferriesAprilPartly cloudy
Good
- High
- 16°
- Low
- 11°
- Precipitation
- 57 mm
- Rainy days
- 9
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Easter, ferries
- MayPartly cloudy10 rainy daysHigh19°Low15°Warm, parks openMayPartly cloudy
Good
- High
- 19°
- Low
- 15°
- Precipitation
- 67 mm
- Rainy days
- 10
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, parks open
- JuneClear4 rainy daysHigh24°Low20°Beach seasonJuneClear
Best
- High
- 24°
- Low
- 20°
- Precipitation
- 24 mm
- Rainy days
- 4
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Beach season
- JulyClear3 rainy daysHigh27°Low22°Peak, busyJulyClear
Best
- High
- 27°
- Low
- 22°
- Precipitation
- 9 mm
- Rainy days
- 3
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Peak, busy
- AugustClear4 rainy days1 day with stormsHigh27°Low23°Ferragosto, packedAugustClear
Best
- High
- 27°
- Low
- 23°
- Precipitation
- 17 mm
- Rainy days
- 4
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 1
Ferragosto, packed
- SeptemberClear9 rainy daysHigh24°Low20°Warm sea, calmerSeptemberClear
Best
- High
- 24°
- Low
- 20°
- Precipitation
- 92 mm
- Rainy days
- 9
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm sea, calmer
- OctoberClear10 rainy daysHigh20°Low16°Mild, quietOctoberClear
Good
- High
- 20°
- Low
- 16°
- Precipitation
- 100 mm
- Rainy days
- 10
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, quiet
- NovemberRain16 rainy daysHigh16°Low13°Many closuresNovemberRain
Poor
- High
- 16°
- Low
- 13°
- Precipitation
- 196 mm
- Rainy days
- 16
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Many closures
- DecemberPartly cloudy10 rainy daysHigh13°Low9°QuietDecemberPartly cloudy
Poor
- High
- 13°
- Low
- 9°
- Precipitation
- 103 mm
- Rainy days
- 10
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Quiet
Average daily high and low in Ischia, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Ischia
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
17
- Feels like
- 7°
- Humidity
- 65%
- Wind
- 55 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 100%
Ischia
10:15 PM
Monday, November 2
- Today17°12°100%Monday: Rain. High 17°, Low 12°. Chance of rain 100%.
- Tue19°16°8%Tuesday: Cloudy. High 19°, Low 16°. Chance of rain 8%.
- Wed19°16°10%Wednesday: Cloudy. High 19°, Low 16°. Chance of rain 10%.
- Thu18°16°17%Thursday: Cloudy. High 18°, Low 16°. Chance of rain 17%.
- Fri18°16°33%Friday: Rain. High 18°, Low 16°. Chance of rain 33%.
- Sat18°16°25%Saturday: Rain. High 18°, Low 16°. Chance of rain 25%.
- Sun19°15°17%Sunday: Rain. High 19°, Low 15°. Chance of rain 17%.
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Every year
- Jun–JulNapoli Teatro Festival ItaliaNaples, a day trip
- SepFesta di PiedigrottaNaples, a day trip
Day trips by train
- Naples and Pompeiiabout 1 hour by boat, plus transitA long day from the island; better with an overnight in Naples.Read the guide
- Capriabout 1.5–2 hours by boat via NaplesCheck summer timetables for direct sailings.Read the guide
- Procidaabout 25–30 min by boatPastel harbor and fishing village between Ischia and the mainland.Read the guide
Before you go to Ischia
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Rules for Ischia, checked
- Caremar lists Naples to Ischia crossings of about 1 hour by hydrofoil and 1 hour 20 minutes by ferry, first departure about 06:00 and last about 21:55.Checked Oct 1, 2026 · Source
Ischia FAQ
Is Ischia better than Capri?
For price, beaches and thermal baths, yes. Ischia is bigger, cheaper and less famous, while Capri is smaller, glossier and closer to day-trip crowds. Choose Ischia for a longer stay and Capri for a single dramatic day.
How do you get from Naples to Ischia?
By hydrofoil or ferry from Naples Beverello, Calata di Massa or Pozzuoli. Fast boats take about 50 minutes to an hour and ferries 70–90 minutes. Check the operator's timetable, since it changes by season.
Which town is best to stay in on Ischia?
Ischia Porto for easy ferries, Forio for sunsets and beaches, Sant'Angelo for a quiet village feel, and Lacco Ameno for spa stays. If you want one, pick Forio or Ischia Porto.
How many days do you need in Ischia?
Two days give you a thermal park, a beach and a village evening. Four days adds Mount Epomeo, Sant'Angelo and a boat trip to Procida without rushing.
Do you need a car on Ischia?
No for most visitors. Circular buses reach the main towns, taxis and boats fill the gaps, and parking in villages is tight. Check the current rules for bringing a car on the ferry before you plan one.