Catania Airport Guide (CTA) 2026

The basics

Catania Fontanarossa (CTA) is Sicily's main airport. Growing rapidly with European routes. 7km south of Catania center. Single terminal, recently expanded. Mount Etna visible from the runway on clear days.

Getting to Catania center

AMT Alibus: €4, 20-25 min to Catania Centrale train station and Piazza Stesicoro. Every 20 min. Buy on board or at the tabacchi in arrivals.

Taxi: ~€20-25 metered to city center. 15-20 min.

Getting to Taormina

Interbus: Direct bus CTA → Taormina, €8-10, 90 min. 5-8 departures/day. Or taxi/transfer (€70-90, 60 min). The bus is fine if your timing works; the transfer is worth it for groups or late arrivals.

Getting to Syracuse

Interbus: Direct, €7, 75 min, frequent service. Or train from Catania Centrale (€8, 80 min). Both reliable.

💡 Rent a car at CTA. Eastern Sicily (Etna, Taormina, Syracuse, Ragusa, Noto) is best explored by car. Airport rental desks have the best rates in Sicily. Book 2-3 weeks ahead for summer. A small car is essential — Sicilian roads and towns are narrow.

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