The cheapest and fastest buses from Messina to Catania Fontanarossa Airport
Cheapest price
$8
Average price
$12
Fastest journey
1 h
Average duration
1 h 42 m
Buses per day
8
Distance
91 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Messina to Catania Fontanarossa Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Messina to Catania Fontanarossa Airport will cost around $12 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $8.
Of the 8 buses that leave Messina for Catania Fontanarossa Airport on Fri, Jan 16, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jan 16 the direct buses cover the 91 km distance in an average of 1 h 42 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h .
On Fri, Jan 16 the slowest buses will take 2 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

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Compare train and bus for Messina to Catania Fontanarossa Airport
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Messina to Catania Fontanarossa Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €6. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 47m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €6, and a train costs an average of €11.
Distance: 56 miles (91 km)
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€8 Average price Cheapest | €11 Average price |
2h 17m Average total duration Fastest 1h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 17m Average total duration 1h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Messina to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:25AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $9 |
Live departures
Messina to Catania Fontanarossa Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Messina to Catania Fontanarossa Airport buses for today, Thursday, January 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 11:00 AM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) | 2h00 | 1:00 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:55 PM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) | 2h05 | 9:00 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, January 16 | |||||
FlixBus | 4:50 AM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) | 1h50 | 6:40 AM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:50 AM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) | 2h35 | 7:25 AM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:25 AM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) | 2h00 | 7:25 AM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 5:25 AM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) | 2h05 | 7:30 AM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Messina to Catania Fontanarossa Airport
Buses from Messina to Catania Fontanarossa Airport run on average 88 times per day, taking around 1h 47m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $7 (€6) if you book in advance.
There are 73 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 03:16, the last at 17:55. The fastest bus covers the 56 miles (91 km) distance in 1h 39m.
Distance 56 miles (91 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 (€6) |
Buses per day 88 |
Direct buses 73 |
Fastest bus 1h 39m |
First bus 03:16 |
Last bus 17:55 |
Key Takeaways
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Messina to Catania Fontanarossa Airport start from as low as $7 (€6) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $10 (€8) depending on the train type and class.
Journey Duration & Frequency
- On average there are 88 daily trains from Messina to Catania Fontanarossa Airport with 73 direct service.
- The fastest trains can take as little as 1h 39m but the average duration is 1h 47m
Train Operators
- Travel from Messina to Catania Fontanarossa Airport with Sais Regional, Infobus, Itabus, BlaBlaCar, and FlixBus
- The most booked train company for this route on Omio is Sais Regional.
Stations & Schedule
- First train typically departs at 03:16 AM and the last at 05:55 PM
Bus providers: Sais Regional, Infobus, Itabus, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Interbus S.p.A., Sais Autolinee, SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro from Messina to Catania Fontanarossa AirportYou can travel by bus between Messina to Catania Fontanarossa Airport with Sais Regional, Infobus, Itabus, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Interbus S.p.A., Sais Autolinee, SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro for as low as $7 (€6). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Interbus S.p.A.
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SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro
FAQs: Bus from Messina to Catania Fontanarossa Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Messina to Catania Fontanarossa Airport by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Catania Fontanarossa Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Sais Regional
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Designated seating areas.
- Infobus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
- Itabus
- Assistance
- Dedicated seating areas
- Accessible restrooms.
- Sais Regional
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. No refunds for cancellations within 24 hours.
- Infobus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee.
- Itabus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from Messina to Catania Fontanarossa Airport (CTA), follow these tips:
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- Sais Regional
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- Infobus
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 20kg (50x30x80).
- Itabus
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- Sais Regional
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Infobus
- 10€ per additional bag.
- Itabus
- 5€ per additional bag.
- Sais Regional
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- Larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- Larger pets may require a separate ticket.
- Itabus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- Larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
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