AJA - Ajaccio-Napoléon Bonaparte Airport
Ajaccio, France
IATA Code: AJA · Ajaccio, France
The airport code AJA is the IATA identifier for Ajaccio-Napoléon Bonaparte Airport. You may also find it referred to as Ajaccio Airport (AJA).
Ajaccio-Napoléon Bonaparte Airport (AJA) serves Ajaccio, France, in the Europe fuel pricing region. It provides essential air connectivity for travelers in the area.
AJA is the IATA airport code for Ajaccio-Napoléon Bonaparte Airport, located in Ajaccio, France. The airport is situated at coordinates 41.9236°N, 8.8029°E. The current jet fuel price in the Europe region is $5.51/gallon as of 2026-05-16.
Current Jet Fuel Price (Europe)
$5.51/gallon
⚠️ Global Fuel Price Surge 2026: Prices affected by 108%
Airport Information
- IATA Code
- AJA
- City
- Ajaccio
- Country
- France
- Timezone
- Europe/Paris
- Latitude
- 41.9236°
- Longitude
- 8.8029°
- Type
- airport
- Fuel Region
- Europe
Flight Distances & Estimated Fuel Costs from AJA
Estimated fuel costs based on current jet fuel prices and standard narrowbody aircraft consumption.
| Destination | Distance | Est. Fuel Cost | Fuel Surcharge* |
|---|---|---|---|
| PRP - Propriano | 30 km | $463 | $1/passenger |
| SOZ - Solenzara | 50 km | $771 | $2/passenger |
| FSC - Figari | 53 km | $818 | $2/passenger |
| CLY - Calvi | 67 km | $1,034 | $2/passenger |
| BIA - Bastia | 90 km | $1,389 | $3/passenger |
| OLB - Olbia | 129 km | $1,990 | $4/passenger |
| AHO - Alghero | 150 km | $2,314 | $5/passenger |
| EBA - Marina Di Campo | 150 km | $2,314 | $5/passenger |
| GRS - Grosseto | 208 km | $3,209 | $6/passenger |
| FNU - Oristano | 226 km | $3,487 | $7/passenger |
| NCE - Nice | 232 km | $3,579 | $7/passenger |
| CEQ - Cannes | 235 km | $3,626 | $7/passenger |
| TTB - Tortoli | 235 km | $3,626 | $7/passenger |
| PSA - Pisa | 235 km | $3,626 | $7/passenger |
| FRJ - Frejus | 237 km | $3,656 | $7/passenger |
| LTT - La Môle | 238 km | $3,672 | $7/passenger |
| ALL - Albenga | 243 km | $3,749 | $7/passenger |
| SAY - Siena | 249 km | $3,842 | $8/passenger |
| TLN - Hyeres | 254 km | $3,919 | $8/passenger |
| QLP - Sarzana (SP) | 259 km | $3,996 | $8/passenger |
| GOA - Genoa | 277 km | $4,274 | $9/passenger |
| FCO - Rome | 285 km | $4,397 | $9/passenger |
| DCI - Decimomannu | 286 km | $4,412 | $9/passenger |
| FLR - Florence | 287 km | $4,428 | $9/passenger |
| CTT - Le Castellet | 288 km | $4,443 | $9/passenger |
| CAG - Cagliari | 298 km | $4,598 | $9/passenger |
| CUF - Cuneo | 307 km | $4,736 | $9/passenger |
| CIA - Rome | 314 km | $4,844 | $10/passenger |
| PEG - Perugia | 331 km | $5,107 | $10/passenger |
| MRS - Marseille | 338 km | $5,215 | $10/passenger |
| QLT - Latina | 343 km | $5,292 | $11/passenger |
| PMF - Parma | 344 km | $5,307 | $11/passenger |
| BLQ - Bologna | 353 km | $5,446 | $11/passenger |
| FRL - Forli | 366 km | $5,647 | $11/passenger |
| TRN - Torino | 376 km | $5,801 | $12/passenger |
| AVN - Avignon | 387 km | $5,971 | $12/passenger |
| RMI - Rimini | 388 km | $5,986 | $12/passenger |
| LIN - Milan | 393 km | $6,063 | $12/passenger |
| XOG - Orange | 404 km | $6,233 | $12/passenger |
| VBS - Brescia | 409 km | $6,310 | $13/passenger |
| FNI - Nimes | 412 km | $6,356 | $13/passenger |
| MXP - Milano | 412 km | $6,356 | $13/passenger |
| AOI - Ancona | 417 km | $6,433 | $13/passenger |
| VRN - Villafranca | 421 km | $6,495 | $13/passenger |
| BGY - Bergamo | 423 km | $6,526 | $13/passenger |
| CVF - Courcheval | 424 km | $6,541 | $13/passenger |
| MFX - Ajaccio | 427 km | $6,588 | $13/passenger |
| MPL - Montpellier | 436 km | $6,727 | $13/passenger |
| AOT - Aosta | 439 km | $6,773 | $14/passenger |
| PSR - Pescara | 447 km | $6,896 | $14/passenger |
* Estimated fuel surcharge per passenger. Actual surcharges vary by airline and booking class.
How Jet Fuel Prices Affect Your AJA Flights
Jet fuel typically accounts for 25-35% of airline operating costs. When fuel prices rise due to global events like conflicts or supply disruptions, airlines pass these costs to passengers through fuel surcharges.
Currently, the Europe region has jet fuel priced at $5.51/gallon. This is approximately 108% higher than normal due to Brent crude elevated. EIA Gulf Coast jet fuel at $5.21/gal (2026-05-16). Airlines implementing surcharges globally. IATA reports $175/barrel global average.
Tips to Save on Flights from AJA
- Book during periods of lower fuel prices (typically Q1)
- Choose airlines with fuel-efficient aircraft (787, A350)
- Consider nearby alternative airports
- Book direct flights to avoid multiple fuel surcharges
Climate & Weather at Ajaccio
Ajaccio experiences a temperate climate with distinct seasons. Summers are generally pleasant (18-28°C / 64-82°F), while winters can be cold and may bring snow or ice that occasionally affects flight schedules. Travelers arriving in winter should be prepared for potential weather-related delays and dress in warm layers.
Traveler Guide: Flying Through AJA
As a European airport, AJA falls within the Europe fuel pricing zone. European airports typically offer excellent rail and public transit connections to city centers. If traveling within the Schengen Area, border checks are minimal for intra-Schengen flights. Travelers from outside the EU/Schengen zone should ensure visa requirements are met before departure.
🇺🇳 France Travel Tips
Paris CDG and Orly are connected to central Paris via RER trains and buses. Within the Schengen Area, inter-European flights from French airports don't require passport control. French airports charge airline taxes that are partially reflected in fuel surcharges.
Planning Your Trip via AJA
- Arrival time: Arrive 2 hours early for domestic flights, 3 hours for international flights at Ajaccio-Napoléon Bonaparte Airport
- Ground transportation: Check current gasoline costs for driving to/from AJA
- Fuel impact awareness: The Europe region currently prices jet fuel at $5.51/gallon — compare this with other regions to understand route pricing
- Alternative airports: The nearest airports to AJA are PRP, SOZ, FSC — consider these for potentially lower fares