Catania Airport to Milazzo
Most visitors reach Milazzo from Catania Airport. The simplest way is the direct Giuntabus coach to Milazzo port, which is also where the boats to the Aeolian Islands leave. The operator gives the journey as 2 hours and the fare as €13 one way or €26 return, with luggage included. A train is the alternative, but it needs a connection, and the airport station and the airport terminal are two different stops.
Palermo is the other airport on Sicily, and the rail and bus options differ. The airports guide compares both airports. This page covers only the last part of the trip to Milazzo.
Your options compared
Bus, train and the Palermo route.
| Route | Time | Fare (2026) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catania Airport to Milazzo port by bus | About 2 h | €13, return €26 | Luggage included, 10 departures a day in summer |
| Catania Airport to Milazzo by train | Depends on the connection | – | Regional trains run from the airport station towards Messina |
| Palermo Airport to Palermo by train | Slightly over half an hour to the centre on the faster trains | €6.80 adults, €3.50 children 4 to 11 | Two trains an hour each way; this is only the first leg |
The bus is the easier choice with luggage, because it goes to the port where you probably need to be. The fares above are the prices published for 2026. Check the operator's page for the date you travel.
Boat trips from Milazzo
Once you arrive, these day trips and cruises leave from the harbour, with live prices and availability.
Bus times for 2026
Giuntabus departures between Catania Airport and Milazzo port.
| Direction | Departures, 1 July to 31 October 2026 |
|---|---|
| Catania Airport to Milazzo port | 09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:30, 13:45, 15:30, 16:30, 17:30, 19:00, 21:00 |
| Milazzo port to Catania Airport | 05:30, 07:00, 08:30, 09:50, 11:00, 12:40, 13:45, 14:30, 15:45, 18:15 |
Spring and June have their own tables, so do not mix them with the summer one. The operator also publishes a table for 1 January to 31 December 2026 with three departures a day in each direction. Those overlap with the seasonal timetable, so they are not extra buses. From Catania they leave at 11:00, 15:30 and 19:00, from Milazzo at 08:30, 12:40 and 15:45.
If you must catch an island boat after landing, remember that the coach takes about 2 hours and that the sailings are listed in the ferry guide. Leave a margin, because no ferry connection is guaranteed. A night in Milazzo before a morning boat is the safe option; see where to stay.
By train from Catania or Palermo
Where the rail options need care.
Airport station or terminal
Trenitalia sells Fontanarossa Airlink as a train to Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossa plus an AMTS bus to the terminal. For that combined ticket choose the stop called Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossa Bus. A plain train ticket to the station name without Bus does not include the shuttle.
The rest of the trip
Regional trains run from Fontanarossa towards Messina, among other places. There is no fixed time or price for the full trip to Milazzo, so look up a dated connection and the local transfer to the port.
Night works on 28 and 29 October 2026
Trenitalia has announced changes, cancellations and replacement buses on Messina Centrale to Catania Airport for some regional trains. Only the trains named in the notice are affected, so check yours.
From Palermo Airport
Trains between Palermo and the airport run twice an hour in each direction. After that you need a connection towards Milazzo. The Palermo fares of €6.80 for adults and €3.50 for children aged 4 to under 12 cover only the airport leg.
In town: buses and parking
Once you are in Milazzo.
City buses
SAIS runs the city buses and took over from AST on 1 April 2024. A single ticket costs €1.20, a 60-minute ticket €1.50, a day ticket €3.50 and a weekly ticket €12. The day ticket is valid until midnight on the day you validate it, and the weekly ticket runs Monday to Sunday.
Castle and cape
Line 6 stops opposite the Chiesa del Rosario for the castle. The Piazza Sant'Antonio is the last stop for the view over the bay of the same name.
Castle guide →Private garage by the port
A garage on Viale A. Gramsci 51 lists €15 a day for a covered car, €9 for a car in the open, €7 for a motorcycle and €35 for a camper. The hours are 05:30 to 21:30.
Via Impallomeni car park
The municipality opened this car park in March 2026 with 81 spaces for the old town. It started with 1 hour free with a parking disc. A switch to about €0.80 an hour was announced, so read the signs.
Plan the rest of your trip
What comes next after you arrive.
Getting to Milazzo: frequently asked questions
How long is the bus from Catania Airport to Milazzo?
About 2 hours, according to the operator. It costs €13 one way and €26 return in 2026, with luggage included.
What is the first bus from Milazzo to the airport?
In the summer timetable of 2026, from 1 July to 31 October, the first bus leaves Milazzo port at 05:30. Year-round, three departures a day are listed at 08:30, 12:40 and 15:45.
Do I need to book the bus?
The operator sells tickets up to 24 hours before departure. Do not rely on buying a ticket at the last minute.
Can I take the train from Catania Airport?
You can take a train from the airport station towards Messina, but the full trip to Milazzo depends on the connection. For the train plus airport shuttle combination, choose the stop called Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossa Bus.
Is there parking at the port?
Yes, there are private and municipal car parks in town. A private garage lists €15 a day for a covered car in 2026. Check the current rules and prices on site.