Sarno
town · Italy
Overview
Sarno is a town in Italy.
About 29,000 people live here.
On the map it sits in Europe, in the northern hemisphere.
Naples International Airport (NAP) is the closest airport, roughly 29 km away.
Key facts
| Country | Italy |
|---|---|
| Population | 28,837 |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
| Elevation | 30 m |
| Nearest airport | Naples International Airport (NAP), 29 km |
| Currency | EUR |
Where Sarno is
Sarno sits in Italy, in the northern part of Europe.
Naples lies about 30 km to the west, Salerno lies about 21 km to the south-east and Battipaglia lies about 38 km to the south-east.
Getting there
The usual way in is to fly. Your nearest airport is Naples International Airport (NAP), roughly 29 km away.
Alternative gateways include Salerno Costa d'Amalfi Airport (QSR, 32 km); Foggia Gino Lisa Airport (FOG, 103 km).
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Find flights to Sarno →arrives NAP (29.2 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 Sarno is worth your time: a handy base for the surrounding area, with several places within day-trip reach; straightforward access by air through NAP.
Day trips & nearby
For day trips, several places sit within easy reach: Naples (30 km to the west); Salerno (21 km to the south-east); Battipaglia (38 km to the south-east); Castellammare di Stabia (16 km to the south-west); Cava Dè Tirreni (14 km to the south-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 Sarno
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Common questions
- What is the nearest airport to Sarno?
- Naples International Airport (NAP) is the closest airport, about 29 km away.
- When is the best time to visit Sarno?
- Late spring to early autumn is usually the most reliable window.
- What is near Sarno?
- Naples is one of the closest places, about 30 km away, with others within day-trip range.
- Which country is Sarno in?
- Sarno is in Italy.
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Sources & method
- GeoNames — population · retrieved 2026-09-18
- OurAirports (derived) — nearestAirports · retrieved 2026-09-18
Data compiled 2026-09-18. See our methodology for how Head Your Way sources and reviews travel data.