Milazzo is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Sicily, offering exciting holidays surrounded by artistic and natural beauty, history, and culture. It is a strategic location for easily accessing Messina, the Aeolian Islands, the Sanctuary of the Black Madonna of Tindari, the Nebrodi Park, Taormina, Cefalù, and more.

How to Reach Milazzo:

By Plane:

Milazzo can be reached via the following international airports:

1. Catania-Fontanarossa Airport
   • Travel time to Milazzo by car: 110 minutes.
   • Website: www.aeroporto.catania.it
2. Palermo Falcone Borsellino Airport
   • Travel time to Milazzo by car: 160 minutes.
   • Website: www.aeroportodipalermo.it

A side option is Reggio Calabria Airport

1. • Website: www.reggiocalabriaairport.com

Connections from the Airport to Milazzo:

• From Catania-Fontanarossa Airport:
  • There is a direct bus service to Milazzo (center/port) provided by Giuntabus(www.giuntabus.com/aeroporto-catania-milazzo) and, upon reservation, by Alibrando(www.alibrando.net).
  • Custom transfers by car and minivans can be arranged with Adige and Central companies.
  • By car: To reach Milazzo from Catania, you can drive via the A18 highway (135 km).
• From Palermo Falcone Borsellino Airport:
  • Take a bus to Palermo’s central train station with the Prestia Comandè company (www.prestiaecomande.it/orari-e-linee) and continue to Milazzo by train (www.trenitalia.com).
  • Alternatively, you can take a Flixbus (reservation required) to the Milazzo railway station.
  • By car: To reach Milazzo from Palermo, you can drive via the A20 highway (200 km).
• From Reggio Calabria Airport:
  • Take the shuttle bus to Reggio Calabria harbour (ATAM, line PA, 24 minutes) and then travel by hydrofoil from Reggio Calabria to Messina (35 minutes).
  • From Messina, you can reach Milazzo by either bus or train.

Connections by Train to Milazzo:

• From Northern Italy:
  • You can take a train to Villa San Giovanni (either by changing in Rome or on a direct “Freccia Rossa” service from northern Italy) (www.trenitalia.com).
  • Once you cross the Strait of Messina by hydrofoil, you can reach Milazzo (center/port) by:
    • Car: Drive from Messina via A20 (40 km).
    • Bus: Take the Giuntabus company service from Messina via the A20 motorway (40 km) (www.giuntabustrasporti.com/orari).
    • Train: You can reach Milazzo Station by train. Visit the Trenitalia website for trip planning.

From Milazzo Train Station to the Port:

• By Bus: Take the AST urban bus line number 5.
• In Milazzo:
  • Four urban bus lines (numbers 2, 3, and 4) connect the port with the Milazzo plain and hospital.
  • Line 6 connects the port to Tono and Capo di Milazzo.
  • Cost: €1.50.