Transfer to/from - Catania airport (CTA)

Transportation

Bus

The AMT Alibus service (Tel +39 800 018 696) runs to the city centre and Catania central train station every 25 minutes from 4:40 am to 0:30 am. Tickets cost €4.00 and the journey takes 20 min. Intermediate stops include Faro Biscari, Piazza dei Martiri, Piazza G. Verga, Piazza Trento, Piazza Stesicoro, Piazza Giovanni XXIII.

Services are also available from different companies to various locations around the island.

Train

Fontanarossa railway station is connected to the airport by the AMTS minibus. The latter costs €1.00 and operates every 10 minutes from 4:30 am to 10:40 pm. Trenitalia (Tel +39 9553 2226) services to the whole country can be boarded at this station.

Taxi

Vehicles from Radiotaxi (Tel +39 9533 0966) available outside the Arrivals area, white in colour, with the word "TAXI" on the roof and identification numbers on the doors and rear. Travel time to the city centre is about 10 minutes. For night travel, call Tel +39 9538 6794.

Rent a Car

Bus services

AST (Tel +39 957 230 511 / 535) - Avola, Caltagirone, Carlentini, Grammichele, Ispica, Lentini, Mazzarrone, Mirabella Imbaccari, Modica, Noto, Palagonia, Piazza Armerina, Pozzallo, Rosolini, S. Michele di Ganzaria, Scicli, Sigonella.

Circumetnea (Tel +39 9554 1250) - Adrano, Misterbianco, Paternó, Randazzo, Linguaglossa, Fiumefreddo.

Etna Trasporti (Tel +39 9553 0396) - Aidone, Fiumefreddo, Gela, Giardini Naxos, Recanati, Licata, Piazza Armerina, Ragusa, Marina di Ragusa, S. Croce di Camerina, Taormina, Valguarnera, Vizzini.

Giuntabus (Tel +39 9067 3782) - provides transport to the port of Milazzo, where ferry connections can be made to the Aeolian Islands.

Interbus (Tel +39 9553 0396) - Agira, Avola, Catenanuova, Leonforte, Nicosia, Nissoria, Noto, Pachino, Portopalo, Priolo, Regalbuto, Siracusa.

SAIS Trasporti (Tel +39 9553 6201) - Agrigento, Caltanissetta, Canicattí¬.

SAIS Autolinee (Tel +39 912 777 6999 / 370 124 6388) - Palermo, Termini Imerese, Messina, Enna, Sicilia Outlet Village, Alimena, Villarosa, Villapriolo.

Further information

Although there are issues that seem more than obvious, it is always advisable to take them into account when moving to or from the airport, and especially if we go by public transport.  1- To the airport - It is convenient to leave with a little more anticipation than what is commonly suggested. If you choose a taxi or a private car service, always take into account peak traffic times, demonstrations, strikes or events that may delay the journey to the airport from where you are. It is always good to be informed about what is happening. If you contract a shared transfer service, have a contact telephone number handy in case of any delay by the company. In these cases they usually already have a scheduled collection time. If you use public transport (collective, train) take into account the schedules (weekends and holidays tend to have less frequency), if you have to change and also how to board (if you need a card or paying the driver or motorist at the moment ). These are details that seem obvious, but it is advisable to know so as not to have surprises and suffer a delay that could cause complications. If you rent a car to get to the airport, check where to leave the vehicle. At some airports, there is an exclusive parking lot for rental cars.  2 -From the airport- Here it is a little less stressful since you don't have the pressure of missing your flight. In the worst case, you will arrive later at the place where you are going to stay or at the meeting point where you are trying to arrive. Once you leave the plane, look for your suitcase and finish with the arrival procedures that are required. Then, follow the directions for public transportation or ask the airport staff. It is very useful to find out in advance the schedules of the buses or trains in case you arrive late at night. Not all work 24 hours. The same goes for taxis. In case of using an Uber-type service, have the mobile application handy to contact the driver. On the other hand, if you booked a private transport service, it is likely that they will have a person waiting for you, identified with a sign. If you rent a car to go from the airport to your final destination, for greater peace of mind it is advisable to book it in advance. Rental counters are usually available in the arrivals hall.

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