Catania Airport to Catania city centre
Price your transfer
What is included
- A private vehicle for your group. No sharing, no other stops.
- A fixed price with tolls and taxes in. Nothing is added at the end.
- Flight tracking. Land late and the pick-up moves, not the price.
- 60 minutes of free waiting after the flight lands.
- Free cancellation until 24 hours before pick-up.
- One suitcase and one bag per passenger. More than that, tell us when you book.
The journey
Seven kilometres, fifteen minutes when it moves and half an hour when it does not. Catania is built in black lava stone and the centre is a UNESCO site. Via Etnea is the spine, and most hotels are within a block of it.
Arriving at Catania Airport
Fontanarossa is seven kilometres from Catania, with Etna filling the view to the north. It is the busiest airport in Sicily and the arrivals hall is small for the traffic it takes.
- Seven kilometres to the centre, fifteen minutes when it moves.
- Taormina is sixty kilometres north and the coast motorway is quick.
- Etna excursions leave from Rifugio Sapienza, at 1,900 metres. The road up closes in snow.
How long it really takes
Maps says 15 minutes. That is the driving. Door to door from the moment you land is a different number, and it is the one worth planning around.
Realistically, 45 to 90 minutes after landing. If someone is waiting for you, that is the number to give them.
When to book
Booking early costs the same as booking late — the price does not move. What moves is whether there is a car left.
Cancellation is free until 24 hours before, so booking early costs you nothing if the plan changes.
Before you land
FAQ
How long does it take to get from Catania Airport to Catania city centre?
About 15 minutes for the 7 km, outside peak traffic. Your driver knows the route and follows the flight, so a delayed landing moves the pick-up rather than costing you the transfer.
How much is a transfer from Catania Airport to Catania city centre?
From €57 for up to four passengers, and €74 for a group of five to eight in a van. The price is fixed when you book — tolls and taxes included, nothing added at the end.
What happens if my flight is late?
We track the flight number you give us. The driver waits and adjusts to the actual landing time, with 60 minutes of free waiting after the plane touches down.
Where do I meet the driver at Catania Airport?
In the arrivals hall after you clear customs. The day before your trip we send you the driver's name, phone number and vehicle, and they contact you with the exact spot.
Can I cancel?
Free up to 24 hours before pick-up, refunded in full and automatically. On many routes you can also book without paying and we only charge the card 48 hours before you travel.