Shuttle Bus from Messina to Catania Airport

The shuttle bus from Messina picks up at two locations:

• Stazione Boccetta — Via Boccetta, Messina (ME). First pickup at 03:30. Located near the Palacultura area, accessible from the central motorway approach.
• Stazione On The Run — Viale Giostra, Messina (ME). Second pickup at 03:45, approximately 15 minutes after Boccetta. Further north along the Messina ring road.

At 03:30 in the morning, the city is quiet. The driver of Autonoleggio Di Paola will be at Boccetta on time, but cannot wait long — the A1-bis has a tight schedule to reach Catania before 05:00. Be at your chosen pickup at least 5 minutes early.

Any last-minute question or difficulty? WhatsApp +39 331 617 2407. Note that support is normally available 09:00–20:00 — for the early morning run, confirm any issues the evening before.

The shuttle bus fare from Messina to Catania Airport is €22 per person, the same from both Boccetta and On The Run.

Optional surcharges to declare at booking:

• Extra luggage: +€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 (max 35×20×20 cm, 10 kg). Pay by card online. Cancellations receive a 1-year voucher; no cash refund. First modification free, second +€3.

The A1-bis arrives at Catania Fontanarossa Airport at 04:50. Most airlines begin check-in around 2–3 hours before departure. This run is ideal for flights from 07:00 onwards, and comfortable for flights around 09:00–10:00.

If your flight is at 06:30 or earlier, the A1-bis may not give you enough time. In that case, consider Autonoleggio Di Paola's private hire service, which can pick you up at any time you specify.

Because this is a night run, plan your sleep accordingly. If you are coming from the mainland by ferry, check that your ferry arrival in Messina leaves enough time to reach the Boccetta pickup by 03:30. The port is close to the city centre, but allow time for disembarkation queues.

Book early — the A1-bis has limited seats, and Messina is a busy starting point on this route.

Autonoleggio Di Paola's Messina service is a shared shuttle bus with mandatory advance booking. One run per day, fixed timetable, reserved seat.

If the A1-bis timetable does not fit your flight, you have two options:

• Shared shuttle bus (A1-bis only): €22 per person, departs 03:30/03:45, arrives CTA 04:50 — suitable for flights from 07:00 onwards.
• Private transfer (NCC): dedicated vehicle for your group at any time, priced per vehicle (€60–100 average from Messina).

For afternoon and evening flights from Catania Fontanarossa Airport, the shuttle bus from Messina is not available. Visit our private hire service for a dedicated option at any hour.