IOLTS 2025 will be held at the Hotel Continental Ischia
The venue’s address is: Via M. Mazzella, 70 – 80077 Ischia (NA) Italy
Travel information
Once you arrive at the port of Ischia, you can reach our hotel on foot in 15 minutes, by taxi (stop in front of the landing pier), or by bus (lines CD, 5, 6).
Whatever the port of arrival, it is always possible to organize a taxi through our Concierge.
Getting to Ischia
The Hotel Continental Terme is 1km from Ischia Porto (also known just as Ischia). Ischia Porto is the closest harbour to the Hotel. The other harbours in Ischia are Casamicciola and Forio.
Ischia island is connected to Naples through frequent ferry and hydrofoil service departing from three harbours in Naples: molo (wharf) Beverello (both hydrofoils and ferries), Mergellina porto (only hydrofoils), and Napoli Porta di Massa (only ferries). Be aware that transportation services are not available in the late afternoon/evening.
Hydrofoils take approximately 50 minutes from Naples to Ischia, and price is around 20-25 euro (one-way) and 2 euro for each piece of luggage. Ferries take approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes from Naples to Ischia, and the price is around 15-20 euro (one-way). Prices vary according to the selected navigation company.
More details may be found at web pages of the main maritime companies: Alilauro, Caremar, Snav, Medmar.
For timetables, you can clicks here. Be aware that timetables vary during the year, so please check with the maritime company for up-to-date and reliable information.
Taxis and picturesque microtaxis are also available at Ischia Porto (please, ask for the price before you get in). Approximate tariffs for taxis in Ischia are available here.
Getting to Naples
By Airplane
Daily flights connect London, Frankfurt, Munich and Paris to Naples Airport called (Capodichino Airport). Frequent flights connect Milan and Rome to Naples Airport. A public bus service called ALIBUS connects Capodichino Airport to Molo Beverello. Timetables for this service can be found here and tickets can be bought directly on the bus. For taxi tarifs please check the Transportation section of Capodichino Airport web site.
By Train
There are three railway stations in Naples: Central Railway Station (Stazione Centrale F.S.), Piazza Garibaldi Station, and Mergellina Station. Stazione Centrale and Piazza Garibaldi are located both in Piazza Garibaldi in Naples that is about 4 km from Molo Beverello (the closest port to these stations). Mergellina Station (Stazione Mergellina) is located at walking distance from Mergellina porto (around 15 minutes walking).
Links to more information
Maritime companies Ischia/Naples:
Alilauro, Caremar, Snav, Medmar
Ischia information (hotels, restaurants, etc.)