Porto Empedocle travel guide

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You're Going to Love Porto Empedocle

With a population of 16,574, Porto Empedocle is a must-see destination in Sicily, Italy. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Porto Empedocle deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Porto Empedocle

Porto Empedocle in January
Estimated hotel price
£38
1 night at 3-star hotel
Porto Empedocle in January
Estimated hotel price
£38
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Porto Empedocle

Plane

Although Porto Empedocle doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Palermo Airport (PMO), which is located 106 km from Porto Empedocle. Catania-Fontanarossa Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, easyJet, Wizz Air UK and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest flight to Porto Empedocle from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 50m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Porto Empedocle, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Porto Empedocle to Catania takes 4h 34m and costs around £20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Naples, expect to pay about £39 for a 8h 55m trip. The train station in Porto Empedocle is called Porto Empedocle, and is located 1.2 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Porto Empedocle is to pick up a car hire from Catania, which is about 141 km from Porto Empedocle. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Easy Car Hire, among others, in Catania.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Porto Empedocle, including Itabus, Bus and FlixBus. From Trapani, the bus ride to Porto Empedocle takes 113 km and will cost you around £9. From Catania, the ticket costs about £13 for a journey of 233 km.

Plane

Although Porto Empedocle doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Palermo Airport (PMO), which is located 106 km from Porto Empedocle. Catania-Fontanarossa Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, easyJet, Wizz Air UK and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest flight to Porto Empedocle from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 50m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Porto Empedocle, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Porto Empedocle to Catania takes 4h 34m and costs around £20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Naples, expect to pay about £39 for a 8h 55m trip. The train station in Porto Empedocle is called Porto Empedocle, and is located 1.2 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Porto Empedocle is to pick up a car hire from Catania, which is about 141 km from Porto Empedocle. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Easy Car Hire, among others, in Catania.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Porto Empedocle, including Itabus, Bus and FlixBus. From Trapani, the bus ride to Porto Empedocle takes 113 km and will cost you around £9. From Catania, the ticket costs about £13 for a journey of 233 km.

Airports near Porto Empedocle

Airlines serving Porto Empedocle

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 Porto Empedocle

Most booked hotels in Porto Empedocle

Villa Athena Resort
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£286+
Baglio Della Luna
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£147+
Hotel Costazzurra Museum & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£78+
Baia Di Ulisse Wellness & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£73+
Hotel Villa Romana
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£63+
Hotel della Valle
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£90+

Hiring a car in Porto Empedocle

Expect to pay £1.64 per litre in Porto Empedocle (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 (Jeep Renegade or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Porto Empedocle, while also 69% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay £1.64 per litre in Porto Empedocle (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 (Jeep Renegade or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Porto Empedocle, while also 69% cheaper than other types, on average.