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Catania is the second largest city in Sicily. The full name of Catania airport is Catania Fontanarossa Airport. One can reach Catania airport by train, from State Railroad Piazza Giovanni XXIII – Catania, Tel. +39 095 532226. One could also catch the Alibus shuttle to Catania airport, which starts each 20 minutes from the Stazione Centrale, and also from Catania’s Via Etnea.

Catania airport is about twenty minutes from Catania, approximately 5km. Buses leave every forty-five or sixty minutes from Catania airport (during the day) to Catania and fares are about €5.00. The buses go near the city centre, but not necessarily through it, before proceeding to the large piazza near the train station, which itself is not very far from the centre of town. Fixed fares for taxi travel from Catania airport to the centre of town are less than €50.00. There are also direct bus services from Catania airport to other Sicilian destinations, such as Taormina and Siracusa.

Catania airport is located approximately 209km from Palermo, and 94 km from Messina.

Catania airport boasts both long and short term parking facilities. There are 65 short term parking spaces, and one can pay cash for this at the automatic ticket window. Catania airport has 1012 long term parking spaces, which include 20 for disabled passengers. Baggage rack carts will be available for your luggage. Disabled toilets, adapted ramps and lifts can be found across Catania airport.

Catania airport is a two-storey building, which houses many passenger facilities. These include a bar, café and restaurant, as well as duty-free shops. Catania airport also has a bank, a currency exchange bureau and ATM’s. A VIP lounge boasts internet access as well as fax facilities. Catania airport also has conference rooms.

Catania airport has an information booth to assist visitors with baggage services, lost property, tourist information, etc. There is also a tourist help desk.