Shuttle Bus from Barcellona Pozzo di Gotto to Catania Airport

The shuttle bus from Barcellona P.G. picks up passengers at the A20 Motorway Junction (Casello Autostradale A20), Barcellona Pozzo di Gotto (ME). It is a large, well-signed location accessible from both the motorway and the main roads through town.

If you are coming from the town centre, allow 10–15 minutes to reach the junction, plus 10 minutes in hand before the departure time. Aim to be there at least 20 minutes before your scheduled run if you are travelling from town.

Have your booking confirmation ready — on your phone or printed. The driver holds a sign reading "Autonoleggio Di Paola". If you cannot see them immediately, send a WhatsApp to +39 331 617 2407 (09:00–20:00) before going anywhere else.

The shuttle bus fare from Barcellona P.G. to Catania Airport is €30 per person, fixed.

Optional surcharges to declare at booking:

• Extra luggage (beyond standard allowance): +€3 per item
• Child seat: +€7
• Small pet: +€12

Included luggage: one hold trolley (max 55×85×40 cm, 20 kg) and one carry-on bag (max 35×20×20 cm, 10 kg). Pay by card online. If you cancel, you receive a voucher valid for 1 year — no cash refund. First modification free, second +€3.

For very early flights, run A1-bis departs Barcellona P.G. at 02:30 and arrives at Catania Fontanarossa at 04:50. That gives you ample time for check-in before flights from 07:00 onwards.

Work backwards from your flight time: subtract 2 hours for check-in and security, then 2 hours 35 minutes for the shuttle bus journey. Flying at 11:00? Be at the airport by 09:00, so take the 07:55 run (A3, arriving 10:15). If that feels a bit tight, go for the 05:20 run instead.

Declare any extra luggage or special items when you book, not at the pickup point. The driver plans space in advance, and last-minute additions cause delays for everyone.

Autonoleggio Di Paola has been running this route for years, so the driver knows exactly where to stop and how long the journey takes in different traffic conditions.

"Is this a private car or a regular bus?" — a question Autonoleggio Di Paola hears every day. The answer is: it is a shared shuttle bus with mandatory advance booking.

You share the vehicle with other passengers going the same way. Your seat is reserved and the run is guaranteed. It is not a local bus with dozens of stops — just a fixed route with a small number of planned pickup and drop-off points.

• Shared shuttle bus: €30 per person, fixed timetable, reserved seat — ideal for individuals or small groups with a flight in the covered windows.
• Private transfer (NCC): dedicated vehicle for your group only, any timing you need, charged per vehicle (€60–120 on average for this route).

If you are travelling solo or as a couple with a standard flight time, the shuttle bus at €30 is straightforwardly the better deal. Need a private vehicle? See our private hire service.