The main international airports closer to the Dolomites are the one in Venice (160km) and the one in Munich (Germany). There also are smaller airports in the region, in Treviso, Verona and Innsbruk (Austria). We recommend flying to Venice (Marco Polo) as a first choice. Once in Venice you can take a bus to Cortina.

For a high-fidelity hiking adventure in the Dolomites in 2026, the best primary gateway is Venice Marco Polo (VCE). It offers the most frequent international connections and features direct, high-fidelity bus services (like the Cortina Express or ATVO) that can take you to Cortina d’Ampezzo in about 2 hours. Another high-fidelity option is Innsbruck Airport (INN) in Austria, which is ideal if you are targeting the northern South Tyrol region (Val Pusteria/Sesto); it is only about 1.5 to 2 hours away by car or train. Verona (VRN) is a solid choice for accessing the southern and western areas like Val di Fassa or Lake Garda. While Bolzano (BZO) is the only airport physically located in the Dolomites, its flight schedule is much more "High-Fidelity" limited. For most travelers, landing in Venice provides the perfect high-fidelity balance of rental car availability, efficient public transit links, and a scenic approach to the "Pale Mountains" from the Adriatic coast.