Everything you need to know before departing or arriving in Catania: terminals, how to get there, parking, services, airlines and the airport's history.
The Vincenzo Bellini International Airport of Catania-Fontanarossa is Sicily's main airport and one of Italy's ten busiest. Identified by the IATA code CTA and ICAO code LICC, the airport is managed by SAC – Società Aeroporto Catania S.p.A. and is located in the Fontanarossa district, about 7 km from central Catania.
With over 10 million passengers a year, Catania Airport is Italy's sixth-busiest airport by total traffic and the busiest in Southern Italy. It serves domestic and international flights to more than 80 destinations across Europe and the Mediterranean.
Vincenzo Bellini International Airport of Catania-Fontanarossa
Via Fontanarossa, Catania — 7 km from the city centre
CTA / LICC
SAC – Società Aeroporto Catania S.p.A.
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
+39 095 7239111
Catania Airport has two passenger terminals: Terminal A (main) and Terminal C (secondary, dedicated to easyJet).
Catania Airport is well connected to the city centre and the rest of Sicily through several transport options.
| Mode | Time | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🚌 Alibus | 20 min | ~€4.50 | Every 25 min, from 4:40 AM to 12:30 AM (until midnight on holidays). 15 stops to the central station. Valid on all AMT transport for 90 min. |
| 🚕 Taxi | 15 min | ~€25 (fixed fare) | Fixed fare to the city centre. Available 24/7 at the arrivals exit. Prefer officially licensed taxis. |
| 🚆 Train (combined) | ~30 min | varies | Walking shuttle (~600 m) to Fontanarossa station, then rail into the centre. Book with Trenitalia selecting "Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossa Bus". |
| 🚗 Private car | 15–25 min | — | From the RA15 ring road, "Asse dei Servizi" exit. Direct access to P1–P4 parking. |
| 🚐 Private transfer | from 15 min | from ~€30 | Door-to-door service, advance booking recommended. |
Book ahead and travel stress-free from the airport to your destination.
Catania Airport has 5 parking areas with various options for short and long stays. All official car parks are equipped with Telepass technology.
50 m from Terminal A. Ideal for those departing or arriving within a few hours. The first 15 minutes are free.
Near Terminal A and Terminal C. Covered parking, great for round trips within 24 hours.
Multi-storey car park. A good balance between distance and rate for stays of 1–3 days.
Further away but cheaper. Ideal for trips longer than 24 hours. Near Terminal C.
The airport's cheapest parking. Free shuttle to the terminals. Recommended for long stays.
Catania Airport offers a full range of services for departing and arriving passengers.
Free WiFi available throughout the airport, with no time limit.
12 stations with 144 outlets for charging smartphones, tablets and laptops.
Bars, restaurants and self-service points across the terminals. Gluten-free area in Terminal C.
Duty-free shops, bookstores, souvenir shops and Sicilian specialty products.
3 ATMs, currency exchange and bank offices available in Terminal A.
Pharmacy and para-pharmacy with extended hours. Travel products and basic medicines.
Private lounge, open from 5:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Paid access or included with premium cards.
Dedicated room for passengers with reduced mobility. Specialized assistance right to the aircraft, book 48h ahead.
Restrooms with baby-changing facilities for parents with infants in every terminal.
Tourist information points near arrivals, open during daytime hours.
The official app shows security wait times, gates and real-time flight schedules.
Lost property and baggage office: open 24/7, located in the Terminal A arrivals area.
Knowing your rights helps you travel with more peace of mind, especially if something goes wrong.
Up to €600 per passenger. Free 2-minute check with AirAdvisor.
Baggage, medical expenses and cancellation cover from just a few euros a day with HeyMondo.
The key contacts for information, transport and emergencies at the airport.
Official airport operator. General info, lost & found, accessibility. Tel. +39 095 723 9111 — aeroporto.catania.it
Taxi booking with agreed fare. Tel. +39 095 330 966
Border police, customs police and 24/7 first aid at the airport. 112 — Emergencies · 118 — Ambulance
Catania Airport is served by the leading European carriers, with a strong presence of low-cost airlines and scheduled flights to Italy's major hubs and international destinations.
| Destination | IATA | Frequency | Indicative price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rome Fiumicino | FCO | 20+ flights/wk | from €24 |
| Milan Malpensa | MXP | 18 flights/wk | from €29 |
| Naples | NAP | 10 flights/wk | from €19 |
| London Gatwick | LGW | 8 flights/wk | from €49 |
| Paris CDG | CDG | 7 flights/wk | from €54 |
| Berlin BER | BER | 5 flights/wk | from €59 |
Catania Airport's history dates back to 1924, when the first airfield was built on the Fontanarossa plain. Originally intended for military use, the airport began welcoming commercial civil flights only in the late 1940s, with the first flights operated by carriers such as Alitalia.
In the 1960s passenger traffic quickly outgrew the original infrastructure's capacity, triggering a series of expansions that continued over the following decades right up to today. The current Terminal A, with its more than 40,000 m², is the result of these progressive upgrades.
In 2007 the airport was officially named after the Catania-born composer Vincenzo Bellini (1801–1835), author of Norma and La sonnambula, in tribute to the city's most illustrious artistic figure. The full name is therefore Vincenzo Bellini International Airport of Catania-Fontanarossa, though in everyday use it is simply called "Catania Airport" or "Fontanarossa".
In 2018 Terminal C came into operation, a 3,800 m² facility dedicated exclusively to easyJet flights to the Schengen area, built to ease pressure on Terminal A with an investment of around €734,000 self-financed by SAC.
Today Catania Airport is Southern Italy's busiest airport for passenger traffic and continues to grow, with new international routes and infrastructure investments planned in SAC's development strategy for the coming years.
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