Catania Airport is located about 5 kilometers from the Italian city of the same name. The airport was named after the Italian composer Vincenzo Bellini. It is the second largest on the island of Sicily, after Palermo airport. The Sicilian airport serves about 6 million passengers annually and ranks sixth among all airports in the country for this indicator.
In 2007, a new terminal was built, which has 20 boarding gates, of which 6 are equipped with bridges.
History
The history of the airport in Catania dates back to 1924. With the emergence of airports in other regions of the country by 1940, passenger traffic steadily declined. This did not last long, already in the 50s the volume of passengers began to recover, the importance of this airport for the country became clear.
By 1981, the airport was reaching its maximum capacity, so a major upgrade was undertaken. The following major changes were made to the airport in 2007.
Services
The airport in Catania named after Vincenzo Bellini offers its passengers all the services they need on the road. For those who are hungry, there are cafes and restaurants on the territory of the terminal, offering the most delicious and fresh dishes.
In addition, there are bank branches, ATMs and a currency exchange office. There is also a post office, luggage storage, shops, including Duty-free.
If necessary, you can ask for help at the first-aid post or buy everything you need at the pharmacy. There is a mother and child room.
There is a deluxe lounge for business class passengers.
Also, travel agencies operate on the territory of the terminal, which, if necessary, will help determine the further direction of travel.
Transport
The airport is connected with the city by transport links. From the terminal, buses No. 457 leave and take passengers to Catania city center or to the city's train station.
You can also take a taxi to the city - this will provide a more comfortable movement to the desired point in the city.
