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Lampione
Skip as a destination: it's an uninhabited rock with no services. Only go on a day-trip from Lampedusa if you dive or want to see a pristine marine reserve.
Lampione is the smallest of the Pelagie Islands — a 700 m long, uninhabited volcanic islet with a lighthouse and no buildings, shops, or fresh water. It's a protected marine reserve accessible only by private boat or organised dive trip from Lampedusa. The draw is the underwater life: coral, groupers, loggerhead turtles. Landing is restricted; most visitors see it from the water.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–Sep (calm seas, warm water)
- avoid Nov–Mar (rough seas, trips often cancelled)
- Airport
- Lampedusa (LMP)
- Nights
- 0
Not a trip line yet
Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Italy and Malta ↗The region's headline sights run on timed tickets that sell out: book the Vatican Museums, the Colosseum, the Uffizi, the Last Supper and Malta's Hypogeum before you fix train and hotel dates.
- Italy and Malta ↗Budget for per-night city taxes in Italy (up to about €10 a person in Rome), Malta's per-night environmental contribution, and Venice's day-visitor fee on peak days; none are included in most online room prices.
- Italy ↗Italy is in the Schengen area. Check the entry rules for your passport on official sources; the EU's Entry/Exit System registers non-EU visitors at the first Schengen border, and further pre-travel authorisation rules are being introduced.
- Italy ↗Historic centres are ZTL limited-traffic zones: cameras fine any unauthorised car that enters, often months later through the hire company. Park outside and walk in.
- Italy ↗Regional train tickets bought on paper must be validated in the machine on the platform before boarding; digital tickets carry a time and need no stamping.
- Italy ↗Venice charges day-visitors an access fee on selected peak days; check the city's official site if you are not sleeping there.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Lampione113 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Lampione, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR, €).Italy-wide
- SIM or eSIMTIM, Vodafone, WindTre and Iliad sell prepaid SIMs in shops and at airports; a passport and an Italian tax code (codice fiscale…Italy-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe unless signed otherwise; Rome's nasoni fountains run all day.Italy-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Coperto or service may already be on the bill; leave €1–2 (≈ US$2–3) a person or round up for good service.Italy-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F/L. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Italy-wide
- SafetyNo facilities or rescue services on Lampione.
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- RestroomsFew public toilets; use bars (buy a coffee), museums and stations, where some charge €1 (≈ US$2).Italy-wide
- Emergency numbers113 police · 115 fire · 118 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany state museums close on Monday; the Vatican Museums close on most Sundays.Italy-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportLMP Lampedusa Airport (About 20 min drive to the port; then a boat trip of about 1 h to Lampione.).
- Getting aroundNo roads or paths on Lampione.
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- LMP Lampedusa Airport (About 20 min drive to the port; then a boat trip of about 1 h to Lampione.)
Map of Lampione
Where it is, and the guides within about 120 km.
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Feb
Avoid
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Mar
Avoid
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Apr
not flagged
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
May
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jun
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jul
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Aug
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Sep
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Oct
not flagged
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Nov
Avoid
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Dec
Avoid
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Nov–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Aug (30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)), coolest Jan (10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C) low), wettest Jan (8 rain days), driest Jul (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Lampione: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
8 rd
Feb
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
7 rd
Mar
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
6 rd
Apr
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5 rd
May
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
3 rd
Jun
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
2 rd
Jul
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
1 rd
Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
1 rd
Sep
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
3 rd
Oct
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
6 rd
Nov
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7 rd
Dec
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
8 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
No roads or paths on Lampione. The island is seen from a boat or, if you land, on foot along the rocky shore — no trails.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 1 h 15 min from Lampedusa town
Boat from Lampedusa port, about 1 h
Base for the trip; dive shops and accommodation.
Linosa
cautionDoor to door: About 2.5 h
Boat from Lampedusa, about 2 h
Less visited, volcanic landscape; check schedules.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Lampedusa (only option)
Lampione has no accommodation. Stay in Lampedusa town or near the port; dive operators pick up from the harbour.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Day trip from Lampedusa
- €80–150 (≈ US$95–180) per person (dive or boat excursion)
Trip budget
| Day trip (dive or boat excursion)1 × 1 night × €120 | €120 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × €120 | €120 |
| Trip total≈ €240 per person per day, bed included | €240≈ US$300 |
Includes boat, guide, sometimes lunch; check.
2026 estimate in euros. No accommodation on Lampione; costs are for a day trip from Lampedusa.
Prices of common things
| Organised dive trip from LampedusaIncludes boat, gear, guide; check. | €80–150 (≈ US$95–180) |
| Private boat charter (up to 6 pax)Check availability and permits. | €400–700 (≈ US$500–850) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No facilities, shelter, fresh water or phone signal on the island.
- Landing may be prohibited or require a permit from the marine park authority.
- Sea conditions change fast; trips are weather-dependent.
- Respect protected species: no fishing, no collecting, no litter.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 113
- Fire
- 115
- Ambulance
- 118
- Coast guard
- 1530
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LampioneLampione
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My bed tonight
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Al porto, per favoreTo the port, please
Emergency
- Police113
- Fire115
- Ambulance118
- Coast guard1530
Embassy
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Boat Lampedusa → Lampione: about 1 h, included in excursion price (check)
- Taxi Lampedusa airport → port: about €20–30 (≈ US$25–35), 20 min
Say or show
- Quanto costa una barca per Lampione? — How much for a boat to Lampione? (KWAHN-toh KOS-tah OO-nah BAR-kah pehr Lam-PYOH-neh)
- È possibile sbarcare? — Is it possible to land? (Eh pos-SEE-bleh sbar-KAH-reh)
- Ho bisogno di una guida subacquea — I need a dive guide (Oh bi-ZOH-nyoh dee OO-nah GWEE-dah soo-BAHK-kweh-ah)
- Dov'è il porto? — Where is the port? (Doh-VEH eel POR-toh)
- Grazie — Thank you (GRAHT-see-eh)
No mobile signal on Lampione. Carry a VHF radio or satellite messenger if going independently.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Lampione. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Sep (calm seas, warm water) · avoid Nov–Mar (rough seas, trips often cancelled) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 1 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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