How to get to Sicily

Wondering how to get to Sicily? Here is a little bit of information to help you

By air

Resorts in the east such as Taormina and Syracuse are served by Catania airport. Resorts in the north such as Cefalu are served by Palermo airport. Trapani in the north west has its own Trapani airport but is also served by Palermo. The southern resorts of Ragusa and Modica, part of the Val di Noto are served by the local Comiso airport but it is also possible to use Catania.

By sea

If it's a ferry ride you are looking for you can arrive to Sicily's many ports from the many ports of Italy - even as far north as Genoa. If it's short hop over from Italy's mainland you prefer then you can travel on a car or passenger ferry operating throughout the year and only a short distance from Reggio Calabria to Messina, a mere 25 minutes.

Cruise liner ports are Palermo, Messina, Trapani and Catania. In summer many cruise ships anchor in the bay of Giardini-Naxos (tender service).

Public transport

If hiring a car is not an option then once in Sicily you can travel by train or bus. Buses are the preferred route for many and the most reliable, as the train service in Sicily is renowned for being very old and unreliable. Both modes of transport though do operate in to all the main towns and cities of the island and there is also a subway for getting around the cities of Catania and Palermo.