How to get to Catania from the airport

Fontanarossa Airport is the largest airport in Sicily, with a passenger traffic of over 9 million people.

How to get to the city center

Catania Airport is located 7 kilometers south of the city center. You can get there by taxi or transfer, which takes about 10-15 minutes. Public transport is also available.

Public transport

The only public transport option from the airport to the city is the bus. There is no train connection to the airport.

Bus

By bus, you can reach the train station and the city center. You need the Ali bus company bus № 475. Route: Fontanarossa Airport, Asse dei servizi, Faro Biscari, Tempio, Colombo, Borsellino square, Vittorio Emanuele, Duomo, Etnea, Stesicoro, Sicilia, Martiri Libertà, Catania Railway Station.

• Where to find: The bus stop is located in front of Terminal V.
• Travel time: 20 minutes.
• Where to buy tickets: At the ticket office at the stop.
• Operating hours: From 05:00 to 00:00, buses run every 20 minutes in summer and every 25 minutes in winter.
• Fare: 4 EUR. The ticket is valid for 90 minutes.

Transfer

A convenient way to reach the city. You will know the cost of the trip in advance, and the driver will be waiting for you at the airport with a name sign. You can book a transfer on the KiwiTaxi website.

Cost: Starting from 35 EUR for two passengers.

Taxi

Taxi is an expensive mode of transportation in Catania. Make sure the taxi driver turns on the meter.

• Contact numbers for calling a taxi:
• - Social Taxi Catania: +39095 33 0966, www.radiotaxicatania.org
• - Taxi Sat Service: +39095 6188, www.6188.it
• Cost: around 20 EUR during the day and 40 EUR at night. These are the minimum fares without considering traffic. Fare rates: initial charge - 3 EUR, 1 kilometer of travel - 1.45 EUR.

Additional charges for taxi rides:

• 1 hour of waiting - 18 EUR
• For one suitcase or large bag - 1 EUR
• Traffic congestion - 0.3 EUR/km
• From 22:00 to 07:00 on holidays - 4 EUR/km
• On holidays and Sundays - 2 EUR/km

Car Rental

For tourists who want to explore the beauties of Sicily independently, car rental is the best choice.

• Cost: from 6 EUR per day for an economy-class car.
• Where to find: car rental counters are located at the airport or can be booked online on websites like rentalcars.

How to get to the bus station and train station

You can reach the train station (Stazione Di Catania Centrale) by bus № 475. The bus station is located to the left of the train station. For more information about bus schedules, refer above.