Aci Castello travel guide

Aci Castello Tourism | Aci Castello Guide

You're Going to Love Aci Castello

With a population of 17,588, Aci Castello is a must-see destination in Sicily, Italy. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Aci Castello has to offer.

When to visit Aci Castello

Aci Castello in September
Estimated hotel price
£27
1 night at 3-star hotel
Aci Castello in September
Estimated hotel price
£27
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Aci Castello

Plane

When flying to Aci Castello, you’ll arrive at Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA), which is located 12 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Aci Castello include British Airways, easyJet and Wizz Air UK. The shortest flight to Aci Castello from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 3h 05m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Aci Castello, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Aci Castello to Palermo takes 5h 28m and costs around £20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Naples, expect to pay about £23 for a 7h 19m trip. The train station in Aci Castello is called Aci Castello Cannizzaro, and is located 1.7 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Aci Castello is to pick up a car hire from Catania, which is about 7 km from Aci Castello. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Easy Car Hire, among others, in Catania.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Aci Castello, including FlixBus, Itabus and Bus. From Palermo, the bus ride to Aci Castello takes 233 km and will cost you around £14. From Lamezia Terme, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 402 km.

Plane

When flying to Aci Castello, you’ll arrive at Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA), which is located 12 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Aci Castello include British Airways, easyJet and Wizz Air UK. The shortest flight to Aci Castello from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 3h 05m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Aci Castello, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Aci Castello to Palermo takes 5h 28m and costs around £20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Naples, expect to pay about £23 for a 7h 19m trip. The train station in Aci Castello is called Aci Castello Cannizzaro, and is located 1.7 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Aci Castello is to pick up a car hire from Catania, which is about 7 km from Aci Castello. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Easy Car Hire, among others, in Catania.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Aci Castello, including FlixBus, Itabus and Bus. From Palermo, the bus ride to Aci Castello takes 233 km and will cost you around £14. From Lamezia Terme, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 402 km.

Airlines serving Aci Castello

Lufthansa
Good (4,676 reviews)
KLM
Good (855 reviews)
SWISS
Good (935 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,525 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,623 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,306 reviews)
Air France
Good (985 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,583 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (478 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,122 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,474 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,839 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,174 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (824 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (396 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (717 reviews)
Egypt Air
Good (196 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (773 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Aci Castello

Most booked hotels in Aci Castello

Oasis
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£65+
Hotel Lachea
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£71+
President Park Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£72+
Four Points by Sheraton Catania Hotel and Conference Center
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£93+
Grand Hotel Baia Verde
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£117+
4 Spa Resort Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£83+

Hiring a car in Aci Castello

Expect to pay £1.64 per litre in Aci Castello (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.62 and £26.15. Economy (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Aci Castello, while also 35% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay £1.64 per litre in Aci Castello (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.62 and £26.15. Economy (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Aci Castello, while also 35% cheaper than other types, on average.