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Catania Fontanarossa Airport (Vincenzo Bellini)

Catania, Italy

Where to start
Alibus / Taxi

Sicily's busiest airport. The Alibus shuttle connects to Catania city centre and Central Station. Licensed taxis are the other main option.

Ride Options

Alibus Shuttle

transit

Affordable connection to Catania city centre and port

AvailabilityEvery 20 minutes during the day
Pickup NoteBus stop directly outside arrivals. Catania Central Station (~25 min). Tickets from the driver or vending machine.
Convenience
Relative costLower cost
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Licensed Taxi

taxi

Direct to hotel or city destination

AvailabilityAvailable at the official rank outside arrivals
Pickup NoteOfficial taxi rank. Fixed rate to city centre approximately Confirm price before starting.
Convenience
Relative costMid cost
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SIXT Ride — Pre-booked Airport Transfer

Private Transfer

Fixed-rate pre-booked door-to-door transfer

AvailabilityAvailable at Catania — book via SIXT app or website
Pickup NoteDriver meets you in arrivals with a name sign. Fixed price, flight tracking, up to 60 min free waiting.
Convenience
Relative costHigher cost
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Uber

rideshare

Books licensed NCC vehicles via app

AvailabilityAvailable in Catania via Uber
Pickup NoteIn Italy, Uber dispatches licensed NCC vehicles and white taxis via the app. Standard UberX is not available — book via the Uber app and a licensed taxi or premium vehicle will be sent.
Convenience
Relative costMid cost
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Pickup Guidance

Rideshare

Uber does not operate standard rides in Italy. Licensed taxis or NCC (licensed car services) available.

Taxi

Licensed taxis outside arrivals. Fixed rate to city centre approximately

Shuttle

Alibus connects to Catania centre, port, and airport. Hotel shuttles also available.

Transit

Alibus shuttle runs every 20 minutes from outside arrivals to Catania Central Station (~25 min).

Travel Extras

Need a SIM?Need a lounge?Need a hotel?Need bag storage?

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Local Tips

  • Syracuse and Taormina are within 1–1.5 hours — rent a car to explore Sicily.
  • Uber does not operate in Italy for standard rides — use licensed taxis only.
  • Alibus shuttle runs from CTA to Catania Centrale in ~20 min — the lowest-cost reliable option.
  • Uber does NOT offer standard rides in Italy — taxi to central Catania is metered.
  • Tipping at CTA: drivers don't expect a tip; rounding up to the nearest euro is appreciated.