All articles about Getting Around
Bus, train, ferry, or rental car? Everything about getting around Sicily, with real travel times and prices instead of vague guesses. The short version: the coastal train between Palermo and Catania is slower than the bus, Etna has exactly one public bus a day from Catania and missing the 4:30pm return leaves you stranded, and a Palermo bus ticket costs 1.40 euros in advance but 1.80 from the driver. Almost every transport problem in Sicily comes down to timetables that assume you already know how they work β these articles spell them out.
Etna Eruption August 2026: Catania Airport Closed β What Travelers Need to Know
Etna has been erupting continuously since August 7-8, 2026, with around 700 flights cancelled at Catania airport. Here's what's actually closed, why it keeps getting extended, and what to do if you're traveling to Sicily right now.
Etna Eruption & Catania Airport: Is It Closed Right Now?
Kept current as the situation changes: the ongoing August 2026 Etna crisis, the original July 6 closure, and what an Etna eruption actually means for Catania airport.
Palermo Airport to City Center 2026: Bus, Train or Taxi?
Bus, train or taxi from Falcone-Borsellino Airport to Palermo β current 2026 prices, real travel times, and which one actually makes sense for you.
Catania & Etna in 48h Without a Car
A realistic hour-by-hour plan for a weekend in Catania and Etna without a car: buses, trains, timings, what works β and what doesn't.
Catania Without a Car: Etna, Beaches & Taormina by Bus
How to reach Etna, the beaches, and Taormina from Catania by bus and train β real timetables, prices, and tips from someone who actually lives here.