Catania Airport Flight Arrivals (CTA)

Flight Arrivals at Catania Airport

When you get to Catania Fontanarossa Airport, pick up your baggage and other personal things at the appropriate baggage claim areas on the ground level of the building.

The airport has an automatic tracking status service for your baggage. You can contact and transact through the telephone number: +39 095 7239180. Luggage can be picked up from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Please carry with you all of your personal belongings. For lost items at Catania Fontanarossa Airport, please contact the lost and found office for these concerns at +39 095 7239630 or email: llffcta@as-airport.it.

Important Note:

Catania Fontanarossa Airport has the busiest airport in Sicily and the sixth busiest international airport in Italy, handling around six million passengers p/a. Regarding domestic traffic, it ranks third, after Fiumicino Airport (Rome) and Linate Airport (Milan).

When you arrive, please present your valid national ID card or passport at the Catania Fontanarossa Airport for a security check.

Once at the airport, the People with Reduced Mobility (PRM) has to notify the airport staff of their arrival using the appropriate "contact points" in the terminal. You may ask the information desk for details about this accessibility service.

The airline company's travel procedures and required documents for these passengers may differ. Airline companies and ground handling service providers provide wheelchairs. Please contact the relevant airline company before your flight schedule for more information.

Rental Car Service at Catania Fontanarossa Airport

Car rental companies at Catania Fontanarossa Airport operate on Parking 4 at CTA from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Vehicle return periods may differ depending on the company. So please make a reservation by calling their official phone number listed in their airport directory at www.aeroporto.catania.it/in-aeroporto/rent-a-car/ or visiting their counter at Catania Fontanarossa Airport. See and compare all rental car companies at Catania Fontanarossa Airport.

Rideshares​ at Catania Fontanarossa Airport

Passengers cannot find any rideshare provider at the terminal at this time. The alternative transportation means is via a taxi cab located outside of the airport.

Taxis at Catania Fontanarossa Airport

Radiotaxi and Taxi Sat Service are taxi business operators servicing the airport. The ride into Catania takes about 20 to 30 minutes, and the fare is around €25.

Catania's taxis are usually painted white and have "TAXI" on the roof. You may also find license identification numbers displayed on the car doors, the back, and inside the car in every taxi cab. See more information about taxis at Catania Fontanarossa Airport.

For more details on the fare that will be paid, ask the person in charge before taking the taxi at CTA.

Trains at Catania Fontanarossa Airport

There are two train options available at the terminal. You can either rideTrenitalia train or a train from Catania Central Station at CTA.

The AMTS shuttle connects the Fontanarossa train station to the airport. Tickets cost €1 and can be purchased at Trenitalia stations or online on the Trenitalia website by selecting "Catania Airport Fontarossa Bus" as your destination. More information about train services at Catania Fontanarossa Airport.

You can also take a train from Catania Central Station. The AMTS "Alibus," which departs every 25 minutes, connects it to the airport. Tickets are €4 and can be purchased on board or at the AMTS ticket offices.

Buses at Catania Fontanarossa Airport

As a mode of transportation, various city and out-of-town bus companies are available at the airport. The journey takes about 20 minutes and costs €1. Tickets are available for purchase at the airport's ticket counter. More information about buses to and from Catania Fontanarossa Airport.

AMTS "ALIBUS" Shuttle is the CTA's City Bus Service. From 0500 to midnight, it runs every 20 minutes between the city center and Catania Fontanarossa Airport through Catania Central railway station.

Suppose you want to reach other parts of the island. In that case, a shuttle bus service connects the airport to the city center and the Central Train Station, and scheduled bus services to these areas.

Hotel Shuttle Services at Catania Fontanarossa Airport

Hotels near Catania Fontanarossa Airport usually provide a shuttle service for their guests, saving you the hassle of taking another CTA Airport ground transportation.

With the hotel staff, you can make a reservation and inquire about the various lodging options, such as hotels, guest rooms, and other information.

Other Services at Catania Fontanarossa Airport

WiFi at Catania Fontanarossa Airport

There is free WiFi in two airport lounges that economy-class passengers can pay to enter. The VIP Lounges are located across from Gates 5 and 6 and are open from 6:30 a.m. and close at 9:00 p.m.

ATMs at Catania Fontanarossa Airport

Many ATMs are scattered throughout Catania Fontanarossa Airport. They are located on the ground floor of CTA near the Lost & Found desk, on the first floor near the Alitalia Lounge, and in the Boarding Area opposite Gates 13-14.

Currency Exchange at Catania Fontanarossa Airport

Catania Fontanarossa Airport's currency exchange counter is located on the Arrivals Level. The counter opens at 6:00 a.m. and closes at 10:00 p.m.

Nursing Stations at Catania Fontanarossa Airport

Nursing stations are available at Catania Fontanarossa Airport for traveling mothers. These services are available in the ladies' restrooms on the Arrivals and Departures Levels.

Restrooms at Catania Fontanarossa Airport

Restrooms are available on all levels of Catania Fontanarossa Airport, including accessible toilets for the disabled.

Food and Beverages at Catania Fontanarossa Airport

Restaurants and food hubs are available at CTA from 6:00 a.m. every day. You can enjoy a coffee bar, a full-service restaurant, and a self-service cafeteria inside the terminal.

You can stop by for a quick lunch or a snack during the day and enjoy Catania street food and sandwiches, breakfast, and an excellent coffee.

Shopping at Catania Fontanarossa Airport

The shopping center is located at the Departures of the airport. You can buy a wide variety of practical items, local specialties, and gifts from numerous shops that showcase local and international products.

Smoking at Catania Fontanarossa Airport

Currently, there are no smoking areas on the CTA. The airport prohibits smoking on its premises, but smoking areas can be found outside the building.

Lost and Found Section at Catania Fontanarossa Airport

The airport's Lost & Found aviation service is open from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., during which scheduled baggage can be collected. So, if you miss your luggage, you may approach the counter of CTA.

You can also contact the Lost & Found desk at +39 095 723 9630 or by email at llffcta@as-airport.it.

Ticketing Services at Catania Fontanarossa Airport

Catania Fontanarossa Airport's air ticket counter is situated in Terminal A and works on behalf of the world's major airlines for passengers. It is open from 5:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. daily.

In addition to selling airline tickets, it handles excess baggage collections, ticket replacement, passenger re-routing, and compensation for non-boarding.

CTA's ticketing office can be reached via email at ticketetteria@ghcatania.it. Contact Aviation Services at +39 095-281170 or tktcta@as-airport.it for more information. The office is open from 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily.

Information Desk at Catania Fontanarossa Airport

You may ask for assistance with any related travel concern at the airport's information service. It is located in Terminal A and is open from 5:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m.

Pet Relief at Catania Fontanarossa Airport

Contact your chosen airline for additional information when traveling with your pets at CTA. All documentation must be presented to the Border Customs Authorities upon entry into the national territory.

Pets are permitted to travel on the CTAa s long as your pets are transported in an appropriate carrier that meets IATA standards. When traveling with your pets, you must make reservations.

Baggage Claim at Catania Fontanarossa Airport

The Baggage Claim section of the terminal is located on the ground level next to the Information Desk.

Disabled Passengers at Catania Fontanarossa Airport

Catania Fontanarossa Airport offers accessibility to disabled passengers. You must inform the airline or the airport personnel of your arrival to prepare the type of mobility CTA can give you.

You may also enjoy the accessible toilets, lifts, and guide paths installed in the airport building for the visually impaired.