Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Catania Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit. Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.
Don’t be tempted to sleep on one of the seats outside infront of the airport, everything will be [stolen].. -a traveller
According to an October 2017 review, the airport closes at night.
CTA Airport Overview
To help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down about what to expect during your time at Catania Fontanarossa Airport.
What to Expect
Catania Airport (code: CTA) has a small terminal that serves regional and seasonal routes. Facilities include a few eateries, cafes, and shops, but all close for the night. Buy your late-night snacks and drinks early. Power outlets seem to be few and far between, so make sure you’re charged up in advance. Free WiFi is available inside two airport lounges, which economy class passengers can pay to enter. See Airport Lounges in the guide below for location and access information.
Sleeping in Catania Airport
Spending the night here seems to be an option if you’re willing to stay on the sparse landside, as the airside closes overnight. Seats are equipped with armrests, so a sleeping bag or blanket can help cushion the floor. Temperatures can get chilly, so bring an extra layer. For uninterrupted sleep, hotels are nearby. See the Airport Hotels section below for more info or read some traveller airport reviews for more tips.
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In this guide we may refer to locations as “landside” and “airside”. Landside is the public area of the terminal located in the non-secure zone, before security. Airside is the secure area of the terminal that you must reach by going through security. For more information on Europe’s Schengen Area, click here.
Airport Hours
According to a traveller review in October 2017, the airport closes from 12:00AM to 4:00AM.
Airport Hotels
If sleeping in the airport sounds like a nightmare, there are hotels near Catania Airport:
- Catania International Airport Hotel – Airport shuttle operates from 5:00AM – 1:00AM for a fee. » Check Rates
- Bed & Fly Aeropuerto Catania – No airport shuttle. » Check Rates
For more options, visit Tripadvisor to see a list of hotels near Catania Airport that can be sorted by price, distance, traveller rating and popularity.
Airport Lounges
Pay-per-use, Single Visit Passes & Lounge Memberships
Regardless of what class of service you are flying, there is a lounge that you can enter through a lounge membership program. Visit the individual lounge page for more details about the lounge itself and to also find out how you can gain lounge access with just an economy class ticket!
- Casa Alitalia Lounge – Location: Main Terminal, Landside, Check-in Area. Lounge Access: Pay at the door with proof of Alitalia ticket.
- VIP Lounge SAC – Location: Airside, 3rd Floor, near Gates 4 and 5. Lounge Access: Lounge membership programs.
Related Pages: Catania Airport Lounges
Rest & Relaxation Zones
There are no dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.
More Airport Information
ATMs / Cash Machines – Need cash? ATMs are available. Fees may apply, so be sure to check your bank’s fee schedule and your daily withdrawal limit if you are travelling internationally. You may also want to notify your bank of your travel plans. Location: Arrivals, Landside. Hours: 8:20AM – 1:30PM • 2:45PM – 3:45PM (Mon-Fri).
Baby Care Facilities – A nursery is available in the ladies’ restroom in Departures and Arrivals.
Currency Exchange – Travelex offer currency exchange landside in the Arrivals area. Hours: 6:00AM – 10:00PM.
Drinking Water – Information is unavailable. Does the airport have water fountains or water bottle refill stations? Click here to update this guide.
Duty Free & Shopping – Alelia offers duty-free shopping airside. A small variety of gift and specialty boutiques are available throughout the airport.
Food & Drinks – At the time of this update, there are no 24-hour dining options. The coffee bar on the 1st floor in Departures is open at 5:30AM, and the one in Arrivals is open until Midnight. A full-service restaurant and a self-service restaurant are available on the 1st floor in Departures.
Information Desk – There is Flight Information office to answer any questions regarding your flight. Location: Arrival Terminal. Hours: 8:00AM – 12:00AM. For information about the city, visit the Tourist Office. Hours: 8:00AM – 10:00PM.
Luggage Storage & Lockers – Not Available.
Luggage Wrapping – Available
Mobile Charging – There are 4 charging points in the Arrivals area and 8 charging points in the Boarding area.
Post Office – Available in the Arrivals Hall. Hours: 8:15AM – 1:30PM.
Showers – Not available.
SIM Cards – A reader says “In Arrivals, there’s a Iliad desk to provide you with an Italian cellphone number. You pay €9.99 for activation and €9.99 per month for 150GB internet with unlimited phone calls and SMS.” (October 2023)
WiFi/Internet – WiFi is available at Catania Airport inside the lounge. [ see Airport Lounges above ] At the time of this update, we did not have any information about WiFi availability elsewhere in the terminal.
Bus
The airport is served by a few local and long distance buses. For easy access to the city centre take the AMT A libus which runs every 25 minutes from 4:40AM – 12:30AM. This route provides connection to the city centre and the train station.
Information for long distance trains (for outskirts of Catania, Sicily, etc.) is available at the airport’s Information Desk. Tickets can be purchased at the Bus Ticket office in Arrivals (6:00AM – 10:00PM). You must validate your ticket before you board the bus (machines are located near the bus entrances), otherwise you may end up having to pay a fine of 50€ or more.
Car Rentals
These car rental agencies are available onsite: AG Transfers • Hertz Italiana • Holiday Car Rental • Hollywood Rent A Car • Italy Car Rent • Locauto/Enterprise • Noleggiare • Sixt.
Hotel Shuttles
See also Airport Hotels above.
Taxi
Metered taxis are available 24 hours a day at CTA airport and around Catania. Look for the yellow or white taxis with an illuminated “Taxi” sign on the top of the vehicle and the license number printed on the sides of the vehicle. Surcharges apply for trips to/from the airport, luggage, parties of more than 4 passengers and nighttime travel. If you order a taxi by phone, you will be charged for the distance the taxi had to travel to get to you, so you may want to hail a cab from a public place to save money. Total trip time between the airport and Catania city center is 15 minutes, and costs from 25€ – 40€. At the time of this update, we were not able to confirm these rates.
Train
The Fontanarossa train stop is connected to the airport by AMTS Shuttle (Fare: €1), while the AMTS Alibus connects the airport to Catania Central Station (Fare: €4).
Last updated: 2024-01-30
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