CTA · Catania Airport → Messina Cruise Port
Transfer from Catania Airport to Messina Cruise Port
Pre-book a fixed-price private transfer from Catania Airport (CTA) to Messina Cruise Port. The route is approximately 110 km and typically takes around 1 h 26 min depending on traffic. Current fares start from €258 per trip, with flight tracking, meet & greet and 60 minutes of airport waiting included.
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Route Facts — CTA to Messina Cruise Port
Distance, typical drive time and starting fare for your transfer from Catania Airport to Messina Cruise Port.
Prices — Catania Airport to Messina Cruise Port
Fixed price · no meter during the journey · final fare shown before booking.
| Vehicle | Passengers | Luggage | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | up to 3 | 3 | €258 |
| Comfort | up to 3 | 3 | €293 |
| Minivan | up to 7 | 7 | €325 |
| Business VAN | up to 6 | 6 | €578 |
Book with Confidence
The same booking guarantees apply to every transfer on this route.
Fixed pricing
Your confirmed transfer fare is shown before travel, with no meter running during the ride.
Real-time flight tracking
Your flight number helps the driver follow updated arrival information.
60-min airport waiting
Airport pickup includes 60 minutes of waiting according to the booking policy.
Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours before pickup for a full refund under the displayed booking conditions.
Meet & greet
Your driver meets you in the arrivals area with a name sign and pickup details shared in advance.
Transfer from Catania Airport to Messina Cruise Port — What to Expect
The private-transfer route from Catania Airport (CTA) to Messina Cruise Port covers approximately 110 km and typically takes around 1 h 26 min, depending on traffic. Transferhood fares for this route currently start from €258.
Your airport pickup
Add your flight number when booking. Your driver follows updated flight information, meets you in the arrivals area with a name sign and waits for the included airport waiting period.
Your arrival at Messina Cruise Port
Your driver takes you directly to the address you select for Messina Cruise Port. Tolls, parking and airport fees are included in the fixed fare, which is locked at booking.
Arriving at Messina Cruise Port
Messina Cruise Port is a cruise terminal in Messina, Italy.
Messina
Multifunctional port with cruise, ferry and fast-vessel docks, fully integrated into Messina's city centre on the Strait of Messina.
Messina Cruise Port = Port of Messina
Messina Cruise Port is also known as Port of Messina and Porto di Messina. All of these names refer to the same destination.
Around Messina Cruise Port
Places that define the area: Forte San Salvatore and Molo Colapesce.
- Messina Cruise Port
- Port of Messina
- Porto di Messina
- Forte San Salvatore
- Molo Colapesce
Sources: Autorità di Sistema Portuale dello Stretto – Port of Messina · Last verified 1 October 2026
What happens if my flight to Catania is delayed?
Enter your flight number when booking. Transferhood uses updated flight information for the airport pickup, and the included waiting-time policy applies after the relevant arrival point.
- ✓ Flight tracking
- ✓ Updated arrival monitoring
- ✓ 60-min airport waiting
- ✓ Driver details before pickup
Why add my flight number?
Your flight number links the booking to the actual flight rather than relying only on the scheduled time. It helps reduce manual coordination if the flight arrives early or late.
- Flight changes
- Arrival timing
- Driver readiness
- Less manual coordination
How to Get from Catania Airport to Messina Cruise Port
Compare journey time, fare model, door-to-door convenience and flight-linked pickup for getting from Catania Airport to Messina Cruise Port.
| Option | Typical journey | Fare model | Door-to-door | Flight-linked pickup | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private transfer | ~1 h 26 min by road, traffic dependent | From €258 · fixed before booking | Yes, where vehicle access is permitted | Yes | Luggage, families, groups, pre-booked arrival |
| TaxiAirport taxiTaxi rank outside arrivals → Catania | Direct road journey | Local taxi fare method | Yes, where vehicle access is permitted | No pre-assigned Transferhood driver | On-demand travel after arrival |
| TrainRegional trains via Fontanarossa stationAMTS shuttle to Fontanarossa rail stop → Catania Centrale / Sicily network | Varies; may require a city connection and walking | Per-passenger / local ticket fare | No | No | Light luggage, city-centre trips |
| BusAlibusTerminal bus stop → Catania Centrale / city center | Varies; may require a city connection and walking | Per-passenger / local ticket fare | No | No | Budget travel to set stops |
| ShuttleAirport–Fontanarossa station shuttleTerminal shuttle stop → Fontanarossa railway stop | Varies; may require a city connection and walkingEvery 10 minutes | €1 | Varies by operator | Varies | Budget-focused travellers, hotel runs |
Choosing Your Transfer for This Route
Pick the vehicle that fits your group, luggage and arrival time on this route.
Solo Travellers & Couples
Economy supports up to 3 passengers with standard luggage and is the lowest-priced vehicle currently displayed for this route.
Up to 7 Passengers
Minivan is currently shown for groups of up to 7 passengers. Check the displayed luggage capacity before booking.
Child Seats
Request child-seat options during booking when they are available for the selected vehicle and route.
Extra or Bulky Luggage
Choose the vehicle based on both passenger count and luggage capacity shown in the booking flow.
Late-Night & Early-Morning Flights
Search the required pickup time and add your flight number so the airport pickup can use updated arrival information.
Messina Cruise Port to Catania Airport
Add a return journey during booking when you also need transport back to Catania Airport.
How to Book This Transfer
- 01
Enter your trip details
Catania Airport is your pickup and Messina Cruise Port is your destination. Add your flight number.
- 02
Choose your vehicle class
Compare the available vehicles, passenger capacity, luggage capacity and fixed fare.
- 03
Add extras if needed
Request available extras such as child seats and add a return trip when required.
- 04
Confirm your booking
Complete the booking and receive the pickup information and driver details according to the booking flow.
Average booking time: 1 minute
Where Will My Driver Meet and Drop Me Off?
Pickup at Catania Airport
Your Transferhood driver meets you in the arrivals area with a name sign. Driver contact details and pickup information are shared before the transfer.
- ✓Name-sign meet & greet
- ✓Flight-linked arrival monitoring
- ✓60-minute included airport waiting
Drop-off at Messina Cruise Port
Your driver takes you to the booked vehicle-accessible drop-off point at Messina Cruise Port. If the final address lies within a pedestrian-only section, the nearest accessible point is used.
- ✓Direct route from CTA
- ✓Approx. 110 km
- ✓Approx. 1 h 26 min drive, traffic dependent
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