Uber Begins Seasonal Helicopter and Boat Services Along Amalfi Coast

By Ivan PetrenkoJun 9, 2025 21:42 PMNews
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Sorrento coastline with harbour and cliffs
Weekend departures begin from Sorrento harbour. Source: unsplash

A seasonal initiative will introduce helicopter and boat routes along Italy’s Amalfi Coast between 26 July and 24 August. Operated on weekends and available via Uber’s app, the helicopter will link Sorrento with the island of Capri, while a separate boat tour will depart from Sorrento for a four-hour route along the coastline. Bookings open 25 June. The services are limited in duration and intended for small passenger groups.

The helicopter connection allows up to six travellers per flight, with ground transfers to the heliport included. The boat route will carry up to twelve people per trip and will operate without a fare during this period. These transport options will run only on Saturdays and Sundays. The timing aligns with the peak tourist season, when traffic congestion and ferry delays are frequently reported across the region.

Italy is fast becoming one of our most popular tourist destinations, with travellers turning to the Uber app to help make their holiday travel stress-free.
Anabel Diaz, vice president of EMEA Mobility at Uber

For those arriving in Sorrento ahead of their scheduled departure, the town offers several nearby places worth visiting. One such site is the Cloister of San Francesco, a quiet courtyard surrounded by medieval arcades that often hosts small art exhibits or concerts. Not far from the centre, Vallone dei Mulini reveals a steep ravine where ruined mill structures stand amid dense vegetation, offering a glimpse into the area’s industrial past. Both sites are accessible on foot.

On the island of Capri, travellers may consider walking to the Gardens of Augustus, where a series of terraced paths provides wide views of the coast and the Faraglioni rock formations. Another point of interest is Villa Jovis, the ruins of Emperor Tiberius’s Roman residence, located at the island’s eastern edge and reachable via a marked footpath. These locations are commonly visited before returning to the mainland.

Via Krupp path on Capri’s cliffs above the sea
Via Krupp connects Marina Piccola with Augustus Gardens. Source: unsplash

The initiative coincides with the reopening of Salerno-Costa d’Amalfi Airport to commercial flights. For visitors, these temporary routes may offer a way to bypass crowded ferry terminals and road traffic during high season, although the scale and schedule remain limited. How widely the services are adopted may shape future transport planning in the area. The long-term impact will depend on passenger uptake and coordination with existing regional infrastructure.

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