Pompeii operates on seasonal schedules with different hours throughout the year. The site opens at 9:00 AM every day it operates.
During summer months from April 1 to October 31, the last entrance is at 5:30 PM with closing at 7:00 PM. Winter hours from November 1 to March 31 have an earlier last entrance at 3:30 PM and closing at 5:00 PM.
Weekends during peak season offer earlier access at 8:30 AM to accommodate larger visitor flows. Starting at 6:00 PM, some regions within the site have limited access.
Saturday and Sunday visitors can enter the site earlier at 8:30 AM during peak tourist periods. This earlier access helps manage the increased weekend crowds.
The regular opening time of 9:00 AM still applies, but the earlier entry option provides more flexibility. Closing times remain the same as weekday schedules based on the seasonal calendar.
Bezoekers kunnen online tickets kopen via de officiële website van het Archeologisch Park of via erkende ticketverkopers. De kassa's op het terrein zijn open tijdens dezelfde uren als de archeologische site.
Meerdere online platforms bieden vooraf reserveren met verschillende tourpakketten en toegangsmogelijkheden. Bij de hoofdingangen van Pompeii vind je fysieke loketten.
The site has a daily visitor limit of 20,000 people with time slots during peak summer months. Advance booking ensures entry during busy periods.
Summer months from April to October use time slots with 15,000 maximum admissions between 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM. Same-day tickets are available but subject to daily capacity limits.
Pompeii closes on December 25th, May 1st, and January 1st unless otherwise announced. These are the only guaranteed closure days throughout the year.
Operating hours remain standard on other public holidays when the site is open. Visitors should check the official website for any temporary schedule changes during holiday periods.
A comprehensive visit to see the main highlights takes approximately 4 hours for most visitors. The 44-square-hectare site would require at least two full days to explore completely.
Summer visits can be particularly tiring due to heat and sun exposure. Visitors should plan accordingly and consider shorter visits during the hottest parts of the day.