Shuttle Bus from Milazzo to Catania Airport

The shuttle bus from Milazzo departs from two pickup points, both easy to reach:

• Milazzo Porto — Porto di Milazzo, Via del Molo, Milazzo (ME). This is the first stop and is ideal if you are arriving by ferry from the Aeolian Islands or if you are based in the town centre.
• Milazzo Casello — A20 Motorway Junction, Milazzo (ME). The second stop, a few minutes from the port. Convenient if you are coming from the motorway or the industrial area.

Arrive at the pickup point at least 10 minutes before the scheduled departure. The driver will wait a short time, but the shuttle bus is shared and other passengers depend on everyone being punctual. Have your booking confirmation ready on your phone or printed. The driver holds a sign reading "Autonoleggio Di Paola" — you cannot miss it.

If you are having trouble finding the stop or are running a few minutes late, contact us immediately on WhatsApp at +39 331 617 2407 (available 09:00–20:00).

The shuttle bus fare from Milazzo to Catania Airport is €25 per person, fixed, for both pickup points (Porto and Casello).

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). The price you see is the price you pay — no surprise charges. You can pay by card online or, in exceptional cases, cash on board. In the event of cancellation, you receive a voucher valid for 1 year. No cash refund is provided. The first booking modification is free; a second change costs €3.

If your flight departs early in the morning, the right choice is run A1-bis: departure from Milazzo Porto at 02:50 (03:05 from Casello), arriving at Catania Fontanarossa at 04:50. With check-in typically opening 2 hours before departure, this run is ideal for flights from 07:00 onwards.

The general rule is straightforward: take your flight time, subtract 2 hours for check-in and security, then subtract another 2 hours 15 minutes for the shuttle bus journey. Flying at 10:00? You need to be at the airport by 08:00, so take the 05:40 run from Milazzo Porto (A2, arriving 07:40).

What to bring to the pickup point: your boarding pass (on your phone is fine), a valid ID and your luggage within the limits above. If you have extra or heavy bags, declare them when booking — the driver can organise space accordingly and you avoid problems on the day.

Early starts are never enjoyable, but knowing the shuttle bus is already booked and the driver is waiting makes the whole thing considerably easier.

A question we hear often: "Is this a private hire car or a scheduled bus?" Neither. What Autonoleggio Di Paola operates is a shared shuttle bus with mandatory advance booking.

That means you share the vehicle with other passengers travelling the same route, but your seat is reserved and the departure is guaranteed. It does not stop at every corner: it follows a fixed route with a small number of planned stops.

Here is the practical difference:

• Shared shuttle bus: €25 per person, fixed timetable, reserved seat — ideal for solo travellers or couples with a flight during covered hours.
• Private transfer (NCC): vehicle dedicated exclusively to you or your group, full flexibility on timing, priced per vehicle (€60–120 on average for this route).

If you are travelling in a group of 4 or more, or your flight is at a time not covered by the shuttle, a private hire may work out better value. For everything else, the €25 shuttle bus is the right call.

If you need a dedicated vehicle, visit our private hire service page.