Traveling to Italy and going to visit Catania?
You are in a right place!
We offer safe, reliable and cost-effective private door-to-door transfers to Catania from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA), Comiso Airport (CIY) and vice versa, as well as any other transfers from Catania to any destination within Italy or neighboring countries.
Furthermore, you can book our affordable chauffeur service renting a car with driver for several hours or for the whole day to use it in Catania.
All our drivers are English-speaking professionals, and some of them speak other foreign languages, too. In any case, our 24/7 English-language customer support by phone or by WhatsApp will be at your disposal after placing your order.
HOW IT WORKS
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Choose the route and a vehicle |
| Select service type you need, choose the route (or hourly hire duration), indicate number of passengers and luggage, as well as other necessary details if needed. See the price for different vehicle classes, choose one suitable for you and press Next. |
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Choose the payment method |
| Complete the booking form, choose the payment method, press Make Booking button, make online prepayment (if needed) and get email confirmation. When a driver will be assigned to your job, his phone number will be emailed to you. |
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The driver meets you with a name tag |
| Your driver will meet you on-site with a name tag at the right time. He will walk you to the car and safely drive you to your destination. At the end of your ride, if needed, you will pay in cash or by card-to-card transfer to your driver. |
OUR BENEFITS
English-speaking drivers
Free cancellation
Always fixed fares
Different payment methods
Flight status monitoring
Meet-and-greet service
WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAY
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How far in advance should I book a ride?
Your transfer or hourly hire service should be booked at least 72 hours in advance. If you don't have that much time, you can book an urgent transfer. We will inform you as soon as possible whether we can provide the service or not.
What pick-up time should I specify for transfer?
If you require a transfer from an airport or railway station, we recommend that you specify your flight or train arrival time as the start of your transfer. This will make it easier for the driver to organize the meeting.
If you require a transfer from a hotel to an airport, please state the time you wish to be met at reception. You will need to calculate the departure time by yourself. We recommend that you add 3 hours for airport check-in to the time of the ride. The approximate time the driver will need to arrive at the airport is shown on the booking page. For example, if your flight departs at 14:00 and the transfer time is 1 hour, the pick-up time should be 10:00.
How do I know if my order has been accepted?
Once you have submitted the booking, you will receive an e-mail with detailed information about your booking, all the relevant information for your trip and with order status as "Waiting".
As soon as we receive and register your payment, your order status will be changed to "Accepted" and you will receive another email with the new order status.
If you do not receive the confirmation e-mail, please contact our manager by e-mail at office@welcome.taxi.
How do I change my booking?
To change your booking, please contact our support at office@welcome.taxi.
Important note: Changes in your order requested less than 72 hours before the trip may be declined.
How can I cancel my booking?
There are two ways to cancel your booking:
- Via the booking page at our web site entering in the respective form field the cancellation number provided in the booking voucher, at least 72 hours before the trip.
- By contacting our support team, if it is less than 72 hours before your ride.
Important note: In case of urgent cancellation, we will not be able to refund the deposit. The free cancellation period is stated in the e-mail.
What should I do if my flight is delayed?
If your flight is delayed by less than 30 minutes, the driver will adjust their arrival time.
If you become aware of a longer flight delay, please inform the driver by calling the phone number provided to you or contacting Customer Support via e-mail at office@welcome.taxi.
Provide the order number and the new arrival time.
Important note: The driver may request an additional fee for extra waiting time.
How will I find my driver?
For airport transfers, if you added meet-and-greet option to your order, the driver will meet you at the arrivals area exit. It is located after the passport control and the baggage claim areas. Your driver will meet you with a nameplate displaying the first and last names you provided during the booking, or any other text you provided in your booking request.
Important note: We strongly recommend you to add the meet-and-greet option to your airport transfer booking.
For hotel transfers, the driver will wait you in the lobby.
Detailed meet-up instructions can be found in your trip confirmation voucher. It will also include the driver’s telephone number.
How can I be sure that my driver will pick me up?
We guarantee that the driver will make their best to meet you.
The driver will have your phone/WhatsApp number and you will have theirs. Please keep your mobile phone switched on. If you cannot reach the driver, please contact our support team.
I cannot find my driver. What I have to do?
If you can't find the driver, please check the names on the nametags again. The driver may not have noticed when you passed by.
Try to contact the driver by phone/WhatsApp. If the driver did no respond and did not contact you during the meeting time, please contact our support team.
Finally, go to the Information desk to book a taxi from the airport or train station to the city, from the hotel to the airport or train station, or for any other route our driver was supposed to take you.
Important note: If the driver fails to meet you, we will refund your money.
About Catania
Catania is the second largest city in Sicily after Palermo and one of the top ten cities in Italy. It is located at the foot of Mount Etna on the east coast of Sicily, facing the Ionian Sea. The urban area has a population of 311,584, while the metropolitan Catania has a population of 1,107,702.
Catania was founded in the 8th century BC by the Chalcidian Greeks. The city has survived several geological disasters. In 1169, it was almost completely destroyed by a catastrophic earthquake. In 1669, a large eruption and lava flow near Mount Etna nearly flooded the city, and it was severely damaged by the 1693 Sicily earthquake.
During the 14th century and the Renaissance, Catania was one of the most important cultural, artistic and political centers in Italy. It was home to the first university in Sicily, founded in 1434. It has been the home or adopted home of some of Italy's most famous artists and writers, including composers Vincenzo Bellini and Giovanni Passini, as well as writers Giovanni Vega, Luigi Ca Puana, Federico de Roberto and Nino Matolio.
Catania is today the industrial, logistical and commercial center of Sicily. Catania-Fontanarossa Airport is the largest airport in southern Italy. At the same time, Catania's central "Old Town" features a thriving late-Baroque architecture that emerged after the 1693 earthquake and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
How to get from Catania to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport
Alibus Shuttle
For those travelling alone or on a budget, AMT Alibus offers a Catania airport shuttle service from the city centre and Catania Centrale train station to Catania International Airport. The bus runs every 25 minutes from 05:00 to 00:00. Buses to the airport usually take about 20 minutes. The price of a one-way ticket is €2.50. You can purchase your ticket on board in cash or by bank card at any AMT resellers.
Taxi
In Italy you cannot hail a taxi on the street. Instead, you need to walk to the nearest public taxi rank. The vehicles used by the taxi service in the city of Catania are white and can be distinguished by the words "TAXI" on the roof and the identification number of the license plate on the door, rear and inside of the car. Alternatively, you can order your taxi by phone calling one of the local taxi companies.
Taxis in Catania use a taximeter to calculate fares based on travel time and distance. Good to know that taxi prices in Sicily vary depending on whether they travel during the day, night or weekend. A taxi from Catania city centre to Catania airport will cost around 25 euros during the day and around 28 euros for a night or weekend trip, depending on traffic. Additionally, Catania taxis charge a surcharge of EUR 1 per bag, which is then added to the total price.
Be aware, that almost nobody among Sicilian taxi drivers speaks English. Moreover, even the phone operators rarely speak English.
Private transfer
The best option to get from Catania to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport or to any other destination within Sicily is a private door-to-door transfer, especially if you don't speak Italian or travel in a large group of more than three people. You only need to book your transfer and pre-pay it in advance. Professional English-speaking driver will meet you at the doors of your accomodation, will help you with your luggage and will safely drive you straight to your destination. Use the button below to get your instant quote from WelcomeTaxi and to book your hassle-free private transfer in Catania.