Overview
Alba is a town in Italy.
About 25,000 people live here.
On the map it sits in Europe, in the northern hemisphere.
Cuneo International Airport (CUF) is the closest airport, roughly 37 km away.
Key facts
| Country | Italy |
|---|---|
| Population | 24,923 |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
| Elevation | 172 m |
| Nearest airport | Cuneo International Airport (CUF), 37 km |
| Currency | EUR |
Where Alba is
Alba sits in Italy, in the northern part of Europe.
Genoa lies about 79 km to the south-east, Turin lies about 50 km to the north-west and Bra lies about 14 km to the west.
Getting there
The usual way in is to fly. Your nearest airport is Cuneo International Airport (CUF), roughly 37 km away.
Alternative gateways include Turin Airport (TRN, 64 km); Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA, 71 km).
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Find flights to Alba →arrives CUF (36.7 km away)
Getting around
It is small enough to walk end to end; a car or taxi helps for anything beyond the centre.
Best time to visit
The climate here is broadly temperate (northern hemisphere): four clear seasons, with warm summers and cool-to-cold winters.
For most visitors the shoulder seasons — roughly April to June and September to October — offer warm-enough weather without the peak-summer crowds, while high summer (June to August) is busiest.
Reasons to visit
A few reasons Alba is worth your time: a handy base for the surrounding area, with several places within day-trip reach; straightforward access by air through CUF.
Day trips & nearby
For day trips, several places sit within easy reach: Genoa (79 km to the south-east); Turin (50 km to the north-west); Bra (14 km to the west); Rapallo (102 km to the east); Chiavari (111 km to the east).
Good to know
The currency is the EUR (Euro).
The main languages spoken are Italian, German, French.
Clocks run on Europe/Rome time.
Traffic drives on the right.
How long to stay
For a first visit, allow 3–5 days to see the main sights at a comfortable pace.
Journeys through here
Where to stay in Alba
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Getting around Alba
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Common questions
- What is the nearest airport to Alba?
- Cuneo International Airport (CUF) is the closest airport, about 37 km away.
- When is the best time to visit Alba?
- Late spring to early autumn is usually the most reliable window.
- What is near Alba?
- Genoa is one of the closest places, about 79 km away, with others within day-trip range.
- Which country is Alba in?
- Alba is in Italy.
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Sources & method
- GeoNames — population · retrieved 2026-09-18
- OurAirports (derived) — nearestAirports · retrieved 2026-09-18
- Imagery — Wikimedia Commons
Data compiled 2026-09-18 · editorial checks: passed. See our methodology for how Head Your Way sources and reviews travel data.