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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Airport · Catania, Italy
Catania-Fontanarossa CTA
5 km from central Catania. Live flights, getting to town, car rental and where to stay.
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- 5 km
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About the airport
Catania-Fontanarossa Airport, officially named after Vincenzo Bellini, is about 5 km south of central Catania, at the foot of Mount Etna. It is the main airport of eastern Sicily and one of the island’s main gateways.
Terminals
A modern main terminal, with arrivals and departures in the same building. It is much busier in summer, when many low-cost flights arrive.
Services
The terminal has shops, cafés and restaurants, cash machines and car rental desks. It is a large airport, busy all year and with more flights in summer.
Getting to the city
Alibus
City bus (line 457) between the airport, central Catania and the main railway station, with frequent departures.
Autobuses regionales
Coach lines, such as those run by Interbus, to Siracusa, Taormina and other towns in eastern Sicily.
Taxi
Official rank outside the terminal. The ride to central Catania takes about 15 min.
Airport map
Terminal
A modern main terminal, with arrivals and departures in the same building. It is much busier in summer, when many low-cost flights arrive.
Catania
Things to do in Catania
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.
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
The city's great straight street, lined with shops and cafés, pointing towards Mount Etna.
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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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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.
How many terminals does Catania-Fontanarossa airport have?
Catania-Fontanarossa has one terminal: Terminal.
Landing in Catania?
Book your car and your stay before you arrive: more choice and better prices.
Photo credits
- Terminal exterior: I. M. Triolo, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- An aircraft flying over the airport: Carlo Dani, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Apron with an aircraft: gnuckx, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- 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