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Piazza del Duomo

Catania, Italy

Catania: airports, things to do and where to stay

Catania is a Baroque city built of lava stone at the foot of Mount Etna, with a lively old town, a famous fish market and a busy nightlife. It is a good base for climbing the volcano and exploring eastern Sicily.

Catania airports

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CTA

Catania-Fontanarossa

Catania, Italy

  • 5 km to the centre
  • 1 terminal

From the airport to central Catania

Catania-Fontanarossa airport is about 5 km from central Catania.

Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)

Catania

Things to do in Catania

Piazza del Duomo

Piazza del Duomo

The central Baroque square with the cathedral and the Fontana dell'Elefante, the city's symbol, in lava stone.

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Teatro Romano

Teatro Romano

A Roman theatre in the middle of the centre, surrounded by houses, with its seating visible next to a small odeon.

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Via Etnea

Via Etnea

The city's great straight street, lined with shops and cafés, pointing towards Mount Etna.

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Etna

Etna

Europe's tallest active volcano, less than an hour from the city. There are excursions to the craters and walks on its slopes.

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Frequently asked questions

Which airport serves Catania?

Catania is served by Catania-Fontanarossa (CTA).

How far is the airport from central Catania?

Catania-Fontanarossa airport is about 5 km from central Catania.

How do I get from the airport to central Catania?

From Catania-Fontanarossa airport you can take Alibus (bus), Autobuses regionales (bus), and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.

What are the must-sees in Catania?

Highlights of Catania include Piazza del Duomo, Teatro Romano, Via Etnea, and Etna.

Photo credits
  • Piazza del Duomo: GiovanniPen, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
  • Teatro Romano: Cayambe, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
  • Via Etnea: Cosal, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
  • Etna: The Cosmonaut, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons