The Catania International Airport, also known as Aeroporto di Catania – Fontanarossa, located in Catania, is one of the busiest airports of the island city of Sicily. Located on the east coast of this Mediterranean Sea Island, it is the fifth busiest airport in entire Italy. Catania International airport ranks third after ‘Leonardo Da Vinci Airport’ and ‘Linate Airport’ in terms of domestic travellers traffic in the country. All major airlines offer services from the Catania International Airport, linking it comprehensively with the rest of major European destinations.

Catania International Airport dates back to the year 1924 and was the first airport at that point in time. Located 5 km south of Catania on the motorway which links Catania with Palermo and Central Sicily; it offers convenient travelling options to the travellers visiting Catania for commuting between the airport and

the city. Car hire services are the most commonly used medium of transportation from the airport to different parts of the city; and it is available in abundance with consummate ease at the airport. There are many cheap car hire options, which are available for the travellers, with almost all of the car hire companies providing services.

The airport also provides a service called ‘Easyterra” through which travellers can book cheap car hire in advance. With the help of this service, guests can compare the rates of different car hire services in one quote.

Travellers touring to Catania can choose from a wide range of hotels which are located near the Catania International Airport. Some of the hotels which offer quality services in the city of Catania are ‘Hotel Villa Romeo’, ‘Hotel Mediterraneo’ etc.