Catania Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) is the main gateway to eastern Sicily and sits just south of the city, so the ride into Catania itself is short. Most people landing here are heading further, to Taormina, Giardini Naxos, Syracuse or the slopes of Etna, and that is where planning the transfer matters.
Catania Airport to the city at a glance
- Private transfer: A live Welcome Pickups quote on 12 November 2026 gave €33 from Catania Airport to Piazza del Duomo in Catania (one passenger, pickup on 25 November). The price is per vehicle.
- Alibus: €4, the city bus between the airport and Catania Centrale station. It is not the Taormina bus.
- Taxi: from the rank outside arrivals; agree the fare before you set off.
Private transfers from Catania Airport
Sicily's buses work, but they are timed around commuters, not flights, and many resorts are a change or two away. A booked driver who follows your flight is the simple answer for a late landing, a family or a hotel outside the towns. You can book a Catania Airport transfer with Welcome Pickups; prices are per vehicle.
Transfers from Catania to Taormina
Taormina is the most-booked route from this airport: about 50–60 minutes by car against 80–90 by bus. See Catania Airport to Taormina transfers for prices and options.
Staying in town first? Read our Catania travel guide.
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FAQ
Before you book
How much is a transfer from Catania Airport to the city centre?
A live Welcome Pickups quote on 12 November 2026 gave €33 from Catania Airport to Piazza del Duomo in Catania (one passenger, pickup on 25 November). The Alibus to Catania Centrale costs €4.
Can I get a bus from Catania Airport to Taormina?
Yes. Etna Trasporti (line ET07) and Interbus (line IN14) run direct coaches for €7 one way, taking 80–90 minutes.
Is the Alibus the bus to Taormina?
No. The Alibus only runs between the airport and Catania Centrale station.
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