Info Catania Airport – How to get there, Terminal, Shuttles

Transport

Getting to the airport

Alibus

Direct bus airport–city centre. Stops: Stazione Centrale FS and Piazza Borsellino (Via Etnea). Buy tickets on board or at a tobacconist.

€4,00 ~15–20 min every 20 min · 05:00–00:00

Taxi

White taxis with fixed fare to city centre. Taxi rank at arrivals exit, left side. No booking needed, available 24/7.

~€15–20 (fixed rate) ~10 min H24

Metro

Closest stop: Giovanni XXIII, a 5-minute walk from the terminal exiting the arrivals area. The metro connects to the city center and the train station.

€1,00 ~20 minutes to the center 07:00–21:00

Transfer privato

Dedicated driver in arrivals hall with name board. Fixed price, flight monitoring included, no waiting. Book online in advance.

from €25 ~10 min H24 · Booking online

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Car rental

Hertz, Avis, Europcar, Sixt, Maggiore and others in the arrivals area. Immediate pick-up after landing, no additional shuttles.

da €13/day Desks at airport

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On foot — Giovanni XXIII Metro Station

From the arrivals exit, turn left and walk about 400m along the pavement to Giovanni XXIII metro stop.

Gratuito ~5 min walk

Layout

Terminal Map

Level 2 — International Departures

Check-in desks A–FAll airlines

Passport controlExtra-Schengen

Duty Free & ShopAirside

Bars, restaurantsAirside and landside

Gate A1–A18International flights

Level 1 — Arrivals and Domestic Departures

Self-service check-inAutomatic kiosks

SecurityBaggage screening

Arrivals hallBaggage reclaim A–D

Car rentalDesks in arrivals

Taxi / bus exitLeft side of exit

Gate B1–B12Domestic Schengen flights

⚠ The map is indicative. Exact layout may vary — always check the information monitors in the airport.

Parking

P1 — Open-air · Closest

50m from the terminal entrance. Short and long stay. Ideal for quick stops or maximum convenience.

€2/h · €14/day 50m from terminal

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P2 — Covered · Recommended

Covered and CCTV-monitored. Covered walkway to terminal. Electric vehicle charging points available.

€3/h · €18/day 200m · covered walkway

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P3 — Open-air · Budget

400m from terminal with shuttle every 10 minutes. Good balance of price and convenience for medium-long stays.

€10/day 400m · shuttle every 10 min

Partner Parking

500–2000m from airport with free 24/7 shuttle. Up to 60% cheaper than official airport parking.

da €5/giorno Free shuttle 24/7

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In the airport

Available Services

Bars & Restaurants

Landside and airside. Open from 05:00

Duty Free

Perfumes, spirits, tobacco. Airside area

ATM & Currency Exchange

ATM and currency exchange in arrivals

Wi-Fi Gratuito

Full coverage throughout the terminal

Pharmacy

Arrivals area, ground floor. Hours 07:00–21:00

PRM Assistance

Reduced mobility passengers, 24/7

VIP Lounge

Access with Priority Pass or business class

First Aid

Medical post at airport 24/7

Protection

Passenger Rights and Protection

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Flight Refund

Flight cancelled, delayed or overbooked from Catania? You may be entitled to up to €600 per person. Check for free.

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Travel Insurance

Travel worry-free. Cover luggage, medical expenses and trip cancellation from just a few euros.

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Contacts

Useful Contacts

SAC — Catania Airport Authority

Official airport manager. For general information, lost & found, and accessibility.

+39 095 723 9111

aeroporto.catania.it

Catania Radiotaxi

Book a taxi with agreed fare. Alternative to queuing at the airport taxi rank.

+39 095 330 966

AMT Catania — Alibus Bus

Municipal Transport Company. Bus lines, schedules and season tickets.

+39 095 736 0111

amt.ct.it

Emergencies

Border police, customs and first aid present at the airport 24/7.

112 — Emergencies 118 — Ambulance

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

From Catania city centre: Alibus (€4, every 20 min, ~15 min), taxi (fixed fare ~€15, ~10 min), metro to Giovanni XXIII then 5 min walk (€1), private transfer bookable online from €25. The airport is about 5km from the centre.

The Alibus runs from 05:00 to midnight, approximately every 20–25 minutes. Main stops: Stazione Centrale FS and Piazza Borsellino (Via Etnea). Ticket €4, available on board, at tobacconists or on the AMT Catania app.

The nearest metro stop is Giovanni XXIII, about 400m (5 min walk) from the arrivals exit. Catania metro connects the city centre and main railway station. Approximate hours: 07:00–21:00. Ticket €1.

The airport has: bars and restaurants (landside and airside), duty free, pharmacy, ATM and currency exchange, free wi-fi, car rental (Hertz, Avis, Europcar, Sixt), taxis, VIP lounge, PRM assistance and medical post 24/7.

Domestic flights: 2 hours before. International Schengen flights: 2.5 hours. Extra-Schengen and intercontinental flights: 3 hours. In July and August add 30–60 minutes for security queues.

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