Getting to Sicily
Everything you need to plan your journey — flights, trains, car rental, and getting around once you arrive.
By Air
Catania-Fontanarossa (CTA)
45 minutes drive to Sicily
Airlines serving this airport:
Palermo (Falcone Borsellino) (PMO)
90 minutes drive to Sicily
Airlines serving this airport:
By Train
LimitedStation
Catania Centrale / Palermo Centrale
From the Capital
Ferry from mainland or direct flights; no high-speed rail on Sicily
Car Rental
Absolutely essential — public transport to wineries is nonexistent; Sicilian drivers are assertive
Local Transport
Rideshare
Uber available in Catania and Palermo
Public Transit
Very limited outside cities
Bike Rental
Not widely available
Driving Tips
- 1
Sicilian driving can be intense — stay alert and confident
- 2
Mountain roads around Etna are steep and winding
- 3
Road signs can be inconsistent — use GPS
Region Location
Tours & Experiences in Sicily
Book wine tours directly with Viator or GetYourGuide
Sicily Wine Tasting Tours
Guided tastings at top wineries in Sicily with an expert sommelier.
Sicily Food & Wine Experiences
Pair local cuisine with regional wines on a food and wine tour of Sicily.
Sicily Winery Day Trips
Small-group day trips to the most celebrated estates and vineyards in Sicily.
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