Overview
Set in Italy, Altamura is a town.
It is home to around 71,000 people, on gently rising ground at about 467 m.
It lies in the northern hemisphere, in Europe.
The nearest airport is Bari Karol Wojtyła International Airport (BRI), about 39 km away.
Key facts
| Country | Italy |
|---|---|
| Population | 70,539 |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
| Elevation | 467 m |
| Nearest airport | Bari Karol Wojtyła International Airport (BRI), 39 km |
| Currency | EUR |
Where Altamura is
Altamura sits on higher ground in Italy, in the northern part of Europe.
Matera lies about 18 km to the south, Gravina in Puglia lies about 11 km to the west and Santeramo in Colle lies about 18 km to the east.
Getting there
Most visitors arrive by air. Bari Karol Wojtyła International Airport (BRI) is the closest airport, about 39 km from Altamura.
Alternative gateways include Foggia Gino Lisa Airport (FOG, 108 km); Brindisi Airport (BDS, 119 km).
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Getting around
The town is easy to cover on foot, with taxis handy for longer hops or reaching nearby spots.
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 Altamura is worth your time: a handy base for the surrounding area, with several places within day-trip reach; straightforward access by air through BRI.
Day trips & nearby
Altamura works well as a base. Within about 42 km you can reach Matera (18 km to the south); Gravina in Puglia (11 km to the west); Santeramo in Colle (18 km to the east); Ginosa (33 km to the south-east); Bari (42 km to the north-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
Plan on 3–5 days here; that suits most visitors on a first trip.
Journeys through here
Where to stay in Altamura
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Getting around Altamura
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Common questions
- What is the nearest airport to Altamura?
- Bari Karol Wojtyła International Airport (BRI) is the closest airport, about 39 km away.
- When is the best time to visit Altamura?
- Late spring to early autumn is usually the most reliable window.
- What is near Altamura?
- Matera is one of the closest places, about 18 km away, with others within day-trip range.
- Which country is Altamura in?
- Altamura 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.