Italy
In 2025, Sicily ranked 28th among destinations abroad from the main German airports: 824,615 passengers flew to Catania, Palermo, Trapani or Comiso (own analysis of German Federal Statistical Office data), most of them to Catania. It is 6 km from Catania airport to the centre, and the Alibus runs every 18 minutes during the day. The island's UNESCO World Heritage includes Mount Etna, the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento, and Arab-Norman Palermo with the cathedrals of Cefalù and Monreale.
Airport: Catania (CTA)
| From | As the crow flies | Compensation up to |
|---|---|---|
| Frankfurt (FRA) | 1,490 km | €250 |
| Munich (MUC) | 1,239 km | €250 |
| Berlin (BER) | 1,661 km | €400 |
| Düsseldorf (DUS) | 1,670 km | €400 |
| Hamburg (HAM) | 1,839 km | €400 |
Compensation per person under the EU air passenger rights regulation (Regulation (EC) No 261/2004) if the flight arrives 3 hours late or more, or is cancelled less than 14 days before departure — not in extraordinary circumstances such as severe weather. Check whether you’re owed anything →
Straight-line distance: our own calculation from airport data (OurAirports). Driving time: guide figure from a transfer provider.
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