Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA, also known as “Vincenzo Bellini Airport”) is located about 4 kilometers southwest of Catania, Sicily's second-largest city. Despite that, the airport is the biggest on the island and one of the busiest in Italy.
The airport receives many domestic flights daily and serves frequent international flights to destinations in Europe. It experiences a peak in air traffic during the European summer with many seasonal charters added to the list of flights between June and September.
Major Airlines - ITA Airways, Ryanair, Wizz Air, easyJet
Italy’s flag carrier, ITA Airways, operates one of the busiest routes in Europe: Rome-Fiumicino to Catania-Fontanarossa as well as scheduled flights to Milan-Linate.
Still, low-cost carriers such as Wizz Air, easyJet, and Ryanair, offer flights to the most destinations.
Traditional airlines, including Lufthansa, KLM, and Turkish Airlines, connect Catania-Fontanarossa to numerous big cities in Europe and the Middle East too.
To see all airlines that fly from/to CTA, click here.
Terminals at Catania-Fontanarossa Airport
Catania Airport has 2 functioning terminals: A and C. Somewhat confusingly, Terminal B is not operational at the moment.
Terminal A is the main terminal for both domestic and international flights. It has 22 gates in total, 3 of which for non-Schengen flights. The terminal is compact and the gates are within a short walking distance from the central waiting area.
Terminal C is located a mere 300 meters from Terminal A and is exclusively used by the low-cost airline easyJet. Its 6 check-in desks and 5 boarding gates make it a tiny terminal with few facilities.
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Dining Options
Catania Airport is small and the dining options on site are limited. There are a few quick-service outlets in Terminal A and just 1 option in Terminal C.
Some of the dining options are:
Bontà: high-quality café-patisserie in Terminal A.
La Terrazza: a lounge bar for Sicilian food, wine, and fresh pastries in Terminal A.
Scirocco: a small traditional bakery selling typical Sicilian sweet and savory products in Terminal A.
Antica Focacceria – San Francesco: authentic Sicilian food in Terminal C.
Lounges
If you’re an ITA Airlines premium passenger, you can check out ITA Lounge “Piazza Vincenzo Bellini”, situated before Security (landside).
It’s a small lounge with simple but delightful offerings: small sandwiches, lots of snacks, cookies, and a wide variety of drinks (but non-alcoholic).
The other lounge at the airport, VIP Lounge "Angelo D'Arrigo", is located airside, between gates 5 and 6. It is currently closed for expansion work.
Transportation
The airport is well-connected to Catania and other parts of Sicily. You can travel by train, various city and intercity buses, or opt for a private transfer.
Here are your options in detail:
Train: The Catania-Aeroporto Fontanarossa train station is located 600 meters away from the main terminal building. To reach, you can either walk or take the AMTS shuttle which runs every 10 minutes from 04:30 to 22:40 and costs 1 EUR.
A typical journey to Catania Central Station takes less than 10 minutes.
At this train station, you can also connect to many cities in Sicily, including Messina, Syracuse, and Palermo.Bus: A somewhat easier option to get to Catania due to the AMTS “Alibus”, which departs every 25 minutes. Tickets cost €4. Terminus is Catania is Catania Central Station.
Taxi: The taxi stands are located right in front of the Arrivals area. Official taxis can be recognized by their white color, the "TAXI" sign on the roof, and the license identification number displayed on the doors, the rear, and inside the vehicle. A trip to the city takes around 15 minutes and costs 30-35 EUR.
Rent a car: A few car rental companies have a presence at Catania Airport - that includes international giants like Hertz and SIXT as well as regional companies like Holiday Car Rental S.R.L.
Parking
There are in total 5 parking lots, suitable for short-term and long-term parking. All are right in front or very near the airport, within walking distance of the terminals.
The first 15 minutes in any of the short-stay parking lots are free and they are limited to a maximum of 2 hours stay.
P1, short-stay, 50 meters from Terminal A, 3 EUR per hour.
P3, short-stay, 20 meters from Terminal A, 3 EUR per hour.
P5, short-stay, 180 meters from Terminal A, 3 EUR per hour.
P4, long-stay, 200 meters from Terminal A, 10 EUR per day.
P6, long-stay, 70 meters from Terminal A, 12 EUR per day.
Hotels
There are no hotels at Catania Airport but there are a few options nearby.
For a comfortable, though a bit dated, hotel near the airport, take a look at Catania International Airport Hotel which has an outdoor pool and simple, straightforward rooms.
Another option is Bed And Fly - Aeroporto Fontanarossa Catania - a nice little bed and breakfast with clean rooms and basic amenities.
To see other accommodation options near Catania-Fontanarossa Airport, click here.
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