Getting Around
How to get to and from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport — taxis, public transport, shuttles and car rental.
Transport Options at CTA
Catania-Fontanarossa Airport is connected to Catania and the wider Italy transport network by multiple ground transport options.
AMTS/Alibus route 457 runs frequently to Catania's city center (Piazza Stesicoro/Via Etnea) in about 20 minutes; Interbus, Etna Trasporti and other coach operators also run direct services from the airport to other Sicilian cities (Taormina, Syracuse, Ragusa, etc.).
Official taxi rank outside arrivals, generally with a fixed/agreed fare to the city center.
Uber has minimal to no presence in Catania/Sicily; taxis remain the standard option.
Heavily used given Sicily's popularity for road trips — on-site desks with major international brands, book ahead in peak summer.
Catania's long-planned metro extension to the airport keeps slipping (most recently pushed to 2030), so don't wait for it — the 457 Alibus is the reliable option into town.
Pre-Book Your Transfer
Skip the taxi queue. Book a private transfer from CTA to Catania in advance and have a driver waiting when you land.
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Car Rental at CTA
Exploring Italy beyond Catania? Renting a car at the airport gives you maximum flexibility from the moment you land.
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