Transfer to/from - Catania airport (CTA)

Buses

The airport offers urban and intercity bus services that connect it with Catania city centre and various towns across Sicily. The bus stop is located in front of the arrivals area.

Alibus

The Alibus service operated by AMTS provides a direct connection between the airport, Catania’s railway station (Stazione Centrale) and the city centre.

• Frequency: Every 25 minutes.
• Timetable: From 4:40 am to 12:30 am.
• Cost: €4.00. Tickets can be purchased on board or from vending machines.
• Journey time: Approximately 20 minutes to Catania city centre.
• Main stops: Faro Biscari, Piazza dei Martiri, Stazione Centrale, Corso Sicilia, Piazza Stesicoro, Via Etnea, Piazza Trento, Via Porticello, among others.

Regional Connections (Intercity Buses)

Several companies offer routes to different towns and cities across Sicily, making it easy to reach the entire island. Tickets can be bought on board or at the ticket offices of the respective companies.

• AST (Azienda Siciliana Trasporti): Connections to destinations such as Avola, Caltagirone, Carlentini, Grammichele, Ispica, Lentini, Mazzarrone, Mirabella Imbaccari, Modica, Noto, Palagonia, Piazza Armerina, Pozzallo, Rosolini, San Michele di Ganzaria, Scicli, Sigonella.
• Circumetnea: Serves routes to Adrano, Misterbianco, Paternó, Randazzo, Linguaglossa, Fiumefreddo.
• Etna Trasporti: Connects with Aidone, Fiumefreddo, Gela, Giardini Naxos, Recanati, Licata, Piazza Armerina, Ragusa, Marina di Ragusa, Santa Croce Camerina, Taormina, Valguarnera, Vizzini.
• Interbus: Routes to Agira, Avola, Catenanuova, Leonforte, Nicosia, Nissoria, Noto, Pachino, Portopalo, Priolo, Regalbuto, Syracuse.
• SAIS Trasporti: Connections to Agrigento, Caltanissetta, Canicattì.
• SAIS Autolinee: Serves Palermo, Termini Imerese, Messina, Enna, Sicilia Outlet Village, Alimena, Villarosa, Villapriolo.

Trains

The airport has its own railway station, Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossa, which connects directly with the national rail network operated by Trenitalia. This station is part of the Messina–Siracusa line.

From the airport station, you can reach Catania’s central station and other cities in Sicily without needing an intermediate shuttle service, making travel quicker and more convenient.

Connection to the Terminals: The station is located 600 metres from Terminal A’s Arrivals area and is accessible on foot via a covered pedestrian path. You can also reach it by taking the AMTS Alibus, at a cost of €1.00.

Taxis

Taxi ranks are located just outside the arrivals level. The vehicles are white, marked with a “TAXI” sign on the roof and licence numbers on the doors and rear.

• Main companies: It is recommended to use official Radiotaxi vehicles to ensure regulated fares and safety.
• Travel time to Catania city centre: Approximately 10–15 minutes, depending on traffic.
• Fares: It is advisable to ask the driver for an estimated fare before starting your journey or check whether they use a taximeter.