Amalfi Coast Vacation 2026

The Amalfi Coast is a 50-kilometer stretch of the Campania coast in southern Italy, running between the cliffside town of Positano and the cathedral city of Amalfi. For most American visitors flying into Naples Capodichino (NAP), the question is where to base yourself. Positano is the most photogenic village — and the most expensive. Amalfi town is centrally located with ferry connections along the coast. Sorrento is the most practical base, with a direct train line to Naples and better transport connections to Pompeii, Capri, and the Amalfi Coast. Browse all accommodation options to compare by location and budget.

Most American visitors fly into Rome (FCO) or Naples (NAP). Direct flights from New York, Miami and other East Coast cities to Naples operate seasonally with American Airlines and other carriers. The flight is roughly 9–10 hours nonstop from JFK. From Naples airport, a private transfer to Positano or Amalfi costs approximately $140–$200 (€130–€180) for up to four passengers. BlueKeys arranges private airport transfers with flight tracking, meet-and-greet and luggage assistance — so your vacation starts the moment you land.

Accommodation on the Amalfi Coast ranges from self-catered vacation apartments in clifftop villages to B&Bs and boutique guesthouses run by local families. BlueKeys specializes in private vacation homes — properties where you have the entire place to yourself. Most include air conditioning, a fully-equipped kitchen, strong Wi-Fi and a terrace or balcony with sea views. Prices start from around $90 (€80) per night for a studio in a quieter village like Praiano or Atrani, rising to $500 or more for a seafront villa in Positano during July or August.

No Amalfi Coast vacation is complete without at least one day on the water. A private boat charter gives your group full flexibility — anchor in a sea cave, have lunch at a cliffside restaurant in Nerano, swim in water that turns from emerald to cobalt depending on the depth. Group boat tours from around €65 ($70) per person are also popular. Day trips to Capri from Sorrento are the single most requested excursion — the island is 40 minutes by sea and a world away from mainland Italy.

The best time for an Amalfi Coast vacation from the US is late May, June, or September. These months offer warm, sunny weather (75–85°F / 24–28°C), calm seas perfect for swimming, all restaurants and beaches fully open, and 20–30% lower prices than the July–August peak. Spring break and summer are popular for family trips, but book early — good properties in Positano sell out 4–6 months ahead. Thanksgiving week in late November is increasingly popular for couples looking for a quieter, more atmospheric experience.

BlueKeys provides a WhatsApp-available concierge throughout your stay. Need a dinner reservation at the most celebrated restaurant in Ravello? A last-minute private boat for sunset? A recommendation that Google Maps will never show you? Our team in Sorrento handles it all. We are the local friend that every visitor to the Amalfi Coast wishes they had — and we are just a message away, seven days a week.