Catania - seaport on the Italian island of Sicily. The city is ancient, with chic architecture and the oldest sights. The city is located next to a large field natural gas, various industries are well developed in it, so it is located at an important traffic intersection. The city has a railway station, a sea trade and passenger port, and, of course, an airport.

For a fairly small region of Italy, Fontanarossa Airport is large. It ranks 6th among the largest airports in Italy.

The airport was founded in the mid-20s of the last century. Already in the 1950s, passenger traffic increased several times. At the beginning of the twentieth century, the airport was reconstructed.

Catania Airport, Sicily, Italy

general information

Catania Airport is located southwest of the city, at a distance of 4 km. To find the airport on the map on the Internet, you must enter the postal address: Via Fontanarossa,
95121 Catania CT, Italy. All information of interest on ongoing flights or services can be found by calling contact numbers phone:

• Airport Authority: +39095 723 91 11;
• Airport Information Service: +3095 340 505.

You can write a letter and send it to the email address: [email protected]

Cta airport has its own official website: www.aeroporto.catania.it. On the official website you can also find the necessary information about the services provided and about the operation of Fontanarossa airport.

Geographical data of the airport Catania, Sicily:

• Latitude (37.47)
• Longitude (15.07)

IATA code: CTA

ICAO code: LICC

Online scoreboard

Flights that operate through Sicilia airport can be viewed from any mobile device. On the online scoreboard The KTA of the airport can be followed by the links that are on the official website of the Sicily airport. Also, any information of interest on ongoing flights can be viewed on the online scoreboard of the airport in Fontanarossa by clicking on the links provided below:

• Departure board: http://www.aeroporto.catania.it/voli/voli-in-partenza/
• Arrival board: http://www.aeroporto.catania.it/voli/voli-in-arrivo/

Catania Fontanarossa Airport provides an opportunity to get to different points of our planet. You can download a free application to your mobile phone and book and buy tickets online for various flights from the Sicilian airport, you can also view the flight schedule through the application.

Passenger check-in point, Catania Airport, Sicily, Italy

How to get there

There are two ways to get to the airport:

• Shuttle Buses;
• Taxi or rental car.

Buses.

They run from the airport to the railway station. Flight number - 457. They go every half an hour. You can get to and from KTA airport and by passing buses from other cities. A breakdown of the routes can be obtained at the ticket office, which is located near the building of the former terminal, at a distance of 150 meters from the new one. How to get from Fontanarossa to another country can be clarified there.

Rented car.

How to rent a car can be clarified at the information and reference service on the territory of the airport terminal. Car rental rates vary widely. It all depends on the class chosen. vehicle. Car rental is carried out upon conclusion of an agreement with a company that provides the service.

Taxi.

For tourists! The information service will tell you the phone numbers of the most common taxi services in Catalonia.

When ordering a car from the airport (from a private parking lot), you need to be especially careful. Drivers very often deceive new arrivals even with the meter on, as the tourist does not know the way. The best way to book a taxi is online. Then the driver who arrives will be met by a driver with a sign in his hands, on which the name of the tourist will be indicated.

parking

There is paid parking at Catania Airport. It is quite cheap to use her services. The first 15 minutes of parking are free. The rest of the time is paid according to the tariffs directly on the day when you need to leave the vehicle.

Airport map

There is one terminal at the Sicilian airport of Catalonia. But the building was built according to the latest technologies, so the waiting time for your flight will not drag on tediously long. On the territory of the airport there are many restaurant-type establishments where you can have a tasty snack and a cup of chic cappuccino.

Also, many shops open their doors to tourists. The airport has men's and women's restrooms, a medical assistance service point, ticket offices, a passenger control and check-in area. Luggage compartment and luggage storage are located next to the terminal. There is also a duty free zone at the airport. Numerous ATMs, a post office, a currency exchange office, and an information desk provide their services on the territory of Fontanarossa.

Catania Airport Terminal, Sicily, Italy

Services

At the airport, you can use the Tax Free service. This means that part of the funds spent on purchases, if their value exceeds 155 euros, will be returned. If, when checking in luggage, there are things that need to be carried out through the tax free service, then the tourist first needs to check in, then clarify that he would like to return 22% of the tax for some things from the luggage, and go with a check for the purchased items to customs. There, the registration process is carried out without any problems. Cash can be obtained at the tax free office, which is located here.

Also at the service of tourists and transit passengers provides its services luggage compartment, baggage wrapping point and much more.

The lounges have sockets for charging mobile phones and other gadgets. Powerful air conditioners work in every room.

WiFi

There is free internet throughout the airport.

Hotels and Inns

Catania is a 10 minute walk from the terminal International Airport Hotel. From the windows of the Fontanarossa hotel the airport opens beautiful view on the sea and the volcano, at the base of which Catania is located. The hotel offers rooms with every comfort. Each apartment has air conditioning, TV. Bathroom and toilet are in the room. The price includes free breakfast. There is also a chic restaurant on site where visitors can taste Italian cuisine.

There is a transfer service. The bus stop is located within walking distance from the hotel entrance. Free parking is available in the immediate vicinity of the Catania International Airport Hotel. The hotel offers excursions to select cities in Sicily.

Catania International Airport Hotel, Sicily, Italy

A short drive from the airport is the 5-star Catania International Airport Hotel. The apartments offer sea views. The hotel is recognized as the best in Catania in terms of quality of service. The hotel has a large outdoor swimming pool. There is free internet throughout the hotel. The Coriandolo restaurant, which is unparalleled in any hotel in Catania, offers a menu that tourists have never tried before. A shuttle service can be arranged for a fee. The rooms have all the amenities that are needed for a comfortable stay of the visitor. The area around the hotel is very nicely decorated. Guests can relax near the fountain, which is located in the garden, directly in the courtyard of the hotel. The hotel has free parking.

Additional Information! Guests of the Catania International Airport Hotel have the opportunity to use the porter service free of charge.

Which airlines fly

• aerlingus;
• Air Italy;
• Air Malta;
• Alitalia;
• blue air;
• Blue Panorama Airlines;
• british airways;
• Brussels Airlines;
• EasyJet;
• EgyptAir Express;
• Lufthansa;
• Meridian;
• MyAir;
• Russia-Russian Airlines;
• Thomson Airways;
• Transavia;
• TUIfly;
• XL Airways France.

Catania Airport serves more than 6,500,000 passengers and tourists annually. Every year this number is growing. But the Italian authorities are engaged in the reconstruction of the airport to increase passenger traffic. Every year Fontanarossa becomes more and more perfect.

Catania Fontanarossa International Airport (Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa) ranks second in terms of passenger traffic after Palermo Airport. Named after Vincenzo Bellini, who was born in this city.

You can fly here both from major Italian cities (Rome, Milan, Naples, Genoa, Florence, Bologna, Verona, Turin), as well as from Germany, France, England, etc. Most flights are operated by Alitalia, Lufthansa, British Airways, EasyJet, meridiana.

There are direct flights from Russia: S7 Airlines, Pobeda, Ernest Airlines fly from Moscow, Alitalia from St. Petersburg. Discover up-to-date information about flights, as well as buy a ticket at a bargain price on the website aviasales.ru.

The huge modern terminal includes 20 boarding gates and six boarding bridges. It has everything that is required for a comfortable time while waiting for a flight: shops, restaurants, bars, as well as currency exchange offices, ATMs.

If you need to issue a taxi-free, then this can be done at the Travelex Italia point - it is located in the departure area. Works from 8.00 to 22.00 every day.

The official website of the airport is www.aeroporto.catania.it.

The airport terminal is located 5 km south of Catania: leaving the building, you can see Mount Etna. The most popular way to get to the city center is by bus. For those who prefer comfort, we recommend ordering a private transfer. And if you plan to travel a lot in Sicily, then just rent a car.

All information is presented as of 2020. Check the schedule and prices for a specific date when booking tickets.

By bus

There are quite a few buses to Catania: regular flights performed by AliBus and A.S.T. There are different routes, so you can immediately get to other cities in Sicily. Stops are located near the exit from the airport.

You can buy a ticket at the kiosk at the bus stop - do not forget to validate it in the bus!

Bus AliBus

The city center can be reached from the airport by AliBus. It departs every 20 minutes from 5.00 am to midnight. You will spend about 20 minutes on the road. Ending station– railway station Catania Centrale.

The bus makes the following stops along the way:

• Asse dei servizi,
• Faro Biscari,
• Tempio,
• Colombo,
• Borsellino square (under the bridge),
• Vittorio Emanuele,
• duomo,
• etnea,
• Stesicoro,
• Sicily,
• Martiri Liberta.

The ticket price is about 4 Euro. The ticket is valid for 90 minutes and includes public transport.

Thus, you can take the AliBus to Catania and transfer to public transport there using the same ticket and get to the hotel. The main thing is to have time to do it within 90 minutes.

You can see the exact schedule on the official website www.amt.ct.it/?page_id=2610.

Bus A.S.T.

In addition, you can take the city bus company A.S.T. (No. 574, 670, 681). Buses run from 7.00 am to 21.15 pm with approximately 20-minute intervals. Travel time is about 15 minutes.

In addition, this bus can take you to such cities of Sicily as Avola, Caltagirone, Carlentini, Ispica, Lentini, Mazzarrone, Grammichele, Mirabella Imbaccari, Noto, Palagonia, Modica, Piazza Armerina, S. Michele di Ganzaria, Pozzallo, Rosolini, Scicli, Sigonella.

The ticket will be cheaper than on AliBus - about 2 Euros.

You can check the schedule on the official website www.aziendasicilianatrasporti.it.

By taxi

Traveling by taxi will cost more than by bus - about 20 Euros during the day and 40 Euros at night. Parking lots are located at the exit of the airport. You can order a car through the city service - phone +39 095 330966.

Transfer from Catania airport

Even better, book a private transfer in advance so that upon arrival at the airport you don’t have to worry about how to get to the city. Your personal driver will meet you with a name sign in the arrivals area and take you to the hotel or apartment where you are staying.

This way you don't have to transfer your suitcases to other buses to get to your hotel.

You can view various car options and order a transfer from the airport on the website or.

Car rental at the airport

Most tourists are not limited to visiting only Catania - usually everyone wants to see as many sights as possible and scenic spots in Sicily.

The easiest way to get around the island is by renting a car: this way you will not need to deal with public transport routes and adjust to the schedule.

When it's time to fly away, you can just leave your car at the airport on your way back.

It is most convenient to choose a suitable car brand and compare prices in advance on the Russian-language website www.rentalcars.com.

How to get from Catania Airport to Palermo

If you are arriving at Fontanarossa Airport and planning to go straight to Palermo, the SAIS Autolinee bus is at your service.

Another option is to get to the Catania station in 15 minutes, and then take the regional train (Regionale).

By train you will reach Palermo Centrale in about 3 hours. From Catania Centrale depart approximately every two hours from 5.00 am to 17.22 pm.

A ticket costs about 14 Euros in the second class.

It is convenient to look at the exact train schedule in Russian on the website www.omio.ru. It is also convenient to compare all flights using the filter system in order to choose the best option. The purchased ticket will be sent to your e-mail - print it out and show it to the controller when boarding the train.

SAIS Autoline bus

By SAIS Autolinee bus (route A19) you will reach Palermo in 2 hours 30 minutes without transfers. Stop in the destination city - Piazza Cairoli. Departs from the airport every hour from 4.40 am to 20.10 pm.

In addition, this bus can take you to the cities of Enna and Messina.

The ticket price to Palermo is 13.50 Euro.

You can buy a ticket in advance on the website wwwnew.saisautolinee.it. There you need to select the Acquista Online Biglietti Regionali TPL section, set the start and end stations and the appropriate departure time.

How to save money on a hotel in Catania

If you want to spend the night near the airport, then book a hotel room or rent an apartment. Nearby are Fontanarossa Airport Apartments, Bed & Breakfast Fontanarossa Airport, B&B Aeroporto Catania, Center & Beach, Aeroporto Bellini Rooms. Prices start from 30 Euro per night for two.

It is most convenient to see all hotels near Fontanarossa Airport on the website www.roomguru.ru. There are collected offers from various booking systems (Booking, Agoda, Ostrovok), so you can choose a hotel at the lowest price.

How to get from Catania to other cities

If you plan to continue your journey, then look at how to get from Catania to other interesting places.

The main heavenly port of Sicily is located just 5 km from the city of Catania, it bears the name of the great composer V. Bellini, who was born in this area. It is here that flights from the most major cities Europe. During the year, the air hub serves more than 6 million people. Constantly carried out reconstruction to expand the terminal. The terminal was modernized about 10 years ago, and work is underway to build a new building to further increase the airport's capacity.

The airport is located in the town of Fontanarossa, a few kilometers from the central part of Catania, at the address:

• Via Fontanarossa,
  95121 Catania CT, Italy

Online scoreboard

You can check the flight schedule of Catania Airport on the online arrivals and departures board:

How to get from Catania Airport to the city center and back

It is easy to get to the city center from the airport as public transport and use taxi services. The same methods are relevant to return back to the airport.

Bus

The bus stop is located in close proximity to the terminal building. Buses of the AMT "ALIBUS" company will be brought to the city. They depart every 20 minutes from 05:00 to 00:00. The route is Frontanossa Airport → Asse dei servizi → Faro Biscari → Tempio → Colombo → Borsellino square (under the bridge) → Vittorio Emanuele → Duomo → Etnea → Stesicoro → Sicilia → Martiri Libertà → Catania railway station. The road to the station takes about 20 minutes.

The ticket price is 4 euros, it is valid for 90 minutes and is suitable for use on all types of public transport. What does it mean? Having reached, for example, the center of Catania, you can transfer to another bus that goes to your hotel and not buy a new ticket, because. this one will still be valid.

You can buy tickets at the airport ticket offices, ticket machines, from the driver, online, at AMT ticket offices or at partner hotels. You can get acquainted with the detailed schedule and route of the "ALIBUS" route.

Taxi

There is a taxi stand right outside the arrivals hall. In the daytime, you can drive to the city center for about 20 euros. The rate goes up at night.

Transfer

It is always possible to order in advance. The driver with a sign will meet you upon arrival and take you to the specified place. In this case, payment is made at a fixed rate, and no additional surcharges will be charged.

Rent a Car

For those who want to travel around Sicily on their own, and not depend on public transport, there is always the opportunity, upon arrival, to rent a car. A special building, which houses offices of more than 20 companies offering car rental services, is located across the street from the airport on the right side. There is also parking for rented cars. Price per day from 26 euros.

Sicily Catania Airport Scheme

Skyport has one terminal. There are 20 boarding gates and six air bridges. Around the perimeter there are information signs in Italian and English to help you quickly navigate.

Having studied the detailed scheme of the air hub, it immediately becomes clear in which direction to move. It is almost impossible to get lost in the area.

Additional services

A clean and bright terminal offers passengers everything necessary services for a comfortable stay. All rooms are air-conditioned. There is free internet access. Sockets for recharging your phone are located in the waiting rooms.

You can have a snack during the daytime in the numerous cafes and bars on the territory. At the very top there is a cozy cafe where delicious food is prepared. You can dine here for a very reasonable price. Only food vending machines are available at night.

In stores you can buy both clothes and shoes, as well as essentials. Several grocery stores are available.

There is a first aid station, where, if necessary, qualified first aid will be provided. There is also a pharmacy kiosk where you can buy medicines.

For devout passengers, a small cozy chapel is open during the day. It is located near the arrivals hall. Baby care supplies can be found in any toilet room of the air hub.

There is a currency exchange office at the arrivals terminal from 06:00 to 22:00. There are also several ATMs in the building.

Information about the city and available excursions can be obtained at the tourist desk. She works from 8:00 to 22:00. Post office services are also available.

There is no luggage storage at the airport. If necessary, it is available at the railway station. It can be reached by bus in just 15 minutes.

AT transit zone hall on the third floor increased comfort for business class passengers. Open from 6:30 to 21:00. Holders of tickets, economy class can use the services of the VIP lounge, for an additional fee.

The airport is open from 4 to 00:00. If you need to stay in the terminal building while waiting for the morning flight, then you need to show a plane ticket. If spending the night at the airport is not to your liking, then 5 minutes from the building is the Catania International Airport Hotel. If you book a room, then a taxi to your destination is provided free of charge. The hotel has all the amenities for a comfortable stay.

Duty free at Catania airport

Checking in for a flight and going through passport control, you can visit two Duty Free shops. The assortment is fairly standard for stores of this type. There is a good selection of Italian wines and other branded spirits, perfumes, tobacco products. There is also a selection of high-quality cosmetics from well-known world companies and traditional souvenirs. From the products here there are the famous Italian olives, various sweets, cheeses.

Taxi Free at Catania Airport

At the airport in Catania, you can apply for a tax refund if the amount of purchases in one check exceeds 155 euros. The return amount is about 22%. To issue Tax Free, you must first go through registration and not check in your luggage. Then go to customs, checks will be stamped there, and if necessary, they will check the availability of purchases. Having received stamps on checks, things can already be checked in as luggage. In the arrivals hall, at the Tax Free branch, you can get money in cash or on a bank card.

Official site

All the latest information is available on the official website of the airport:

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Catania Fontanarossa Airport (Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa) is one of the top passenger airports in Italy and largest airport Sicily. It is especially crowded here during the summer months. How to get from the airport to major cities, the center of Catania and resorts, you will learn from our useful instructions.

Airport Information

• Official name of the airport: Catania Fontanarossa Airport (Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa)
• Airport code: IATA: CTA; ICAO: LICC
• Airport address: Via Fontanarossa, 35, 95121 Catania CT, Italy
• Airport location and distance to city center: 7 km south of Catania city center and 205 km from Palermo. The Catania airport itself, like the city of Catania, is located in the east of the country.
• Telephone airport reference : +39 095 723 9111
• Official website of the airport: http://www.aeroporto.catania.it/
• Passenger turnover of the airport: 9,933,318 people per year (2018 data)
• Year of foundation of the airport: 1924
• The cost of the flight from Moscow and St. Petersburg: Moscow - Catania from 160 euros in two directions; two-way ticket St. Petersburg – Catania from € 189.
• Travel time direct flight : Moscow - Catania 4 hours 5 minutes
• Direct flights to Catania are operated from the following cities: More than 60 destinations. , London Airport, Amsterdam Airport, Bucharest Airport, Munich Airport, Madrid Airport, Barcelona Airport, Budapest Airport, Ekaterinburg Airport ( Ural Airlines), Moscow Domodedovo (S7), Moscow Sheremetyevo (Alitalia), St. Petersburg (Alitalia), Kyiv Zhuliany (SkyUp) etc.
• The local time: GMT+1
• Local currency and exchange rate: Euro
• Airport weather: The daily air temperature in the hot summer months from June to August is at least 30 ° C, spring and autumn are warm with more comfortable temperatures of +20 +29, in winter it is cool and it rains often, the daytime temperature is approximately +10 +15.
• Restaurants and food outlets: Culto bar, Sicilia’s wine bar, SFIZIO pizzeria, cafe with fresh pastries, cafeteria with traditional cannoli desserts
• Shopping: Heinemann duty free, GoodBuy Sicily souvenirs and products, women's clothing, Sicilian food and wine, Liquor store
• Additional services: bank, ATM, counter tourist information, tax free refund
• Hotels near the airport: there are no good hotels near the airport, only bunkhouses. The most decent hotels start a couple of kilometers from the terminals, and they are located right on the seashore - Hotel NH Catania Parco Degli Aragonesi, Romano Palace Luxury Hotel. If you are not satisfied with these hotels, book one of the 500 hotels in Catania itself on the Hotellook website, which compares prices in all booking systems.

I think you understand that flying into Catania airport is the easiest way to get to the island of Sicily. On the this moment the airport consists of three terminals, which were reconstructed in 2018. On the airport map, the terminals are indicated by Latin letters A, B and C. The largest Terminal is A, in which the departure area is located on the 2nd floor, the arrival area is on the 1st floor.

Etna Volcano, which is visible from the terminal and from the runway, adds a special charm to the airport. In 2018, the volcano erupted, and people could take interesting shots right from the airport.

The map also shows bus stops in front of Terminal A and Terminal B in green, as well as several parking lots marked with the letters P. In addition, in all terminals there are stands with a map of the airport, which helps tourists not to get lost.

Airport bus

The only form of public transport that can be used to get to the airport is the bus; railway station not at the airport.

The transport company that serves the city of Catania and its suburbs is called AMT. And it is her buses that go from the airport. AMT Alibus bus number 457 goes to the Main Train Station of Catania (Stazione Catania Centrale). Timetable: from 5:00 to 24:00. Bus intervals: every 20 minutes in summer, and every 25 minutes in winter. Tickets are sold at the ticket office at the stop, which is located approximately opposite Terminal B. The ticket price for this commuter route is € 4 (data for 2019). Ticket validity: 90 minutes. With this ticket you can make a transfer.

And from the Catania station you can get to many cities in Sicily by direct trains. Also at railway station in Piazza Papa Giovanni XXIII there are bus stops with direct intercity buses to different parts of Sicily and Italy: Rome, Naples, Florence, Milan. Transportation is carried out by a well-known company in Europe.

Below is a map railways Sicily for you to understand route network trains.

Direct bus routes to the cities of Sicily

The airport is located close to the A19 motorway, which links Catania with Palermo and central Sicily, while the European route E45 runs to Syracuse in the south.

Therefore, from the airport you can directly reach the important cities of the island. These routes are served by several bus companies.

• BusAST #574, following the route Carlentini (Carlentini), Lentini (Lentini), Fontanarossa Airport and Catania
• BusAST #580: Mirabella, Caltagirone, Palagonia, Catania
• BusAST No. 667: Modica, Rosolini, Avola, Pozzallo
• BusAST #670: Modica, Rosolini, Catania
• BusAST No. 681: Donnalucata, Scicli, Modica, Catania
• Circumetnea.it– on the buses of this company you will reach the following cities: Adrano, Misterbianco, Paternò e Randazzo, Linguaglossa, Fiumefreddo, e altri comuni limitrofi.
• Etnatrasporti.it– buses of this company carry out intercity trips to the following cities: Aidone, Fiumefreddo, Gela, Giardini Naxos, Recanati, Licata, Piazza Armerina, Ragusa, Marina di Ragusa, S. Croce Camerina, Taormina, Valguarnera, Vizzini
• Giuntabus.com– on the buses of this company you can reach the following cities: the port of Milazzo (porto di Milazzo) from where ferries depart to the Aeolian Islands and Naples
• Interbus.it– buses of this carrier go to the following cities: Agira, Avola, Catenuova, Leonforte, Nicosia, Nissoria, Noto, Pachino, Portopalo, Priolo, Regalbuto, Syracuse (Siracusa)
• Saistrasporti.it– with the buses of this company you will reach the following cities: Agrigento, Caltanissetta, Canicattì
• Saisautoline.it– on the buses of this company you can reach the following cities: Enna, Messina, Palermo (Palermo)

How to get from Catania Airport to Palermo

If you need to get from the airport to another city, for example, to Palermo, then there are 2 ways: one with a transfer, the second is simpler, more direct.

1. First, take the AMT Alibus bus to the main railway station of Catania, where you transfer to the train to Palermo. The train from Catania to Palermo takes 3 hours and the fare starts from €13.5 one way. Such a travel route will be at least 4 hours, because you need to set aside time for transfers and buying tickets for the bus, and then for the train.

2. An easier option to get from Catania airport to Palermo is by bus of the regional company Saisautolinee.it. Tickets can be purchased in advance online or at the box office. The price for a one-way ticket is €13.50 (fare for 2019). Travel time: 2 hours 30 minutes. There are 15 flights per day: from 4:40 to 20:10. Difficulties in buying tickets are caused only by the presence of Italian Online. Therefore, we select the Biglietti online section, then go to the Acquista Biglietti Regionali TPL tab, where we set the departure stop: Aeroporto Catania, the arrival stop: Piazza Cairoli and the desired time and date of departure.

Taxi from Catania Airport

Taxis in Italy are very expensive. You will recognize taxis at the airport by their white color with checkered roofs. Currently, the following daily rates apply in Sicily: € 5.00 - landing; € 1.45 - the cost of 1 km; € 0.3/minute for idle traffic. In addition, there are additional payments that are added to the amount: € 1 for each piece of luggage; € 6 for travel to / from the airport. Therefore, for travel to the center of Catania, you will pay a minimum of € 20 during the day and € 40 for travel at night. But most often the trip is more expensive for tourists, because. drivers like to drive in circles or even come up with all sorts of ways to deceive tourists, for example, they simply do not turn on the meter.

You can find taxis at the airport when you exit the arrivals area - they all stand in a special parking lot.

In the season, with the influx of tourists, it happens that there are not enough taxis for everyone, and tourists have to wait for free cars. Therefore, in this case, there is a reason to pre-order a taxi transfer in a reliable international service. The driver will meet you at the airport at the appointed time and take you to any hotel in Sicily at a fixed rate. This travel option is chosen by vacationers who value their time and want to start their vacation immediately after the flight, because not everyone wants to run around stops with luggage under the scorching sun.

Catania Airport is the largest in Sicily. After a complete restoration, it was put into operation in 2007. The modernization of the airport allowed him to receive international status. Today this airport is called Aeroporto Internazionale di Catania-Fontanarossa with the addition of "Vincenzo Bellini". The opera composer Vincenzo Bellini is one of the most famous sons of Catania. Catania Airport has become not only bigger and more modern after the modernization, it has also been able to offer a large number of services. For example, a large self-service restaurant and several bars with Sicilian cuisine have appeared here. The size of Catania Airport is also reflected in the high number of flights from different cities Switzerland, Austria, Germany and other European countries. Even in winter, this airport receives a large number of flights.

How to get from Catania Airport to the city

Catania airport is not connected by rail with the city, although from the city of Catania itself you can take the train to almost everything Famous places in Sicily and in many parts of Italy (for example, in Rome).
Catania Airport is located 7 km southwest of the city center on the A-19 highway. The parallel road SS-417 goes to Catania. At the airport, you will find a map that clearly shows all the roads.
Buses from the AMT Alibus company (free number in Italy 800 018 696) leave every 20 minutes from the airport in the direction of Catania. Many bus lines also connect the airport to other places in Sicily. In summer, buses depart from the airport every hour to Taormina (50 minutes on the way, ticket price 5 euros) and Palermo (2.5 hours on the way, ticket price 14 euros). You can purchase tickets at the box office at the airport.

There are at least 15 car rental companies at Catania Airport. The most important of these are Avis, Europcar, Hertz and Sixt. You can also book a car in advance using the service provided by EasyTerra.
A taxi from Catania airport to the city center will cost 8-10 euros. If you need to go to some other place, then the cost of the trip will be approximately 1 euro per kilometer.

Catania airport map