Zafferana Etnea travel guide

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You're Going to Love Zafferana Etnea

With a population of 9,214, Zafferana Etnea is a must-see destination in Sicily, Italy. We recommend you stay at least 7 days in order to fully appreciate everything Zafferana Etnea has to offer.

When to visit Zafferana Etnea

Zafferana Etnea in March
Estimated hotel price
£73
1 night at 3-star hotel
Zafferana Etnea in March
Estimated hotel price
£73
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Zafferana Etnea

Plane

When flying to Zafferana Etnea, you’ll arrive at Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA), which is located 15 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Zafferana Etnea include British Airways, easyJet and Wizz Air UK. The shortest flight to Zafferana Etnea from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 3h 05m.

Train

Trenitalia is the only carrier operating train routes to Zafferana Etnea. The train journey from Zafferana Etnea 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.

Car

Another option to get to Zafferana Etnea is to pick up a car hire from Catania, which is about 12 miles from Zafferana Etnea. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Easy Car Hire, among others, in Catania.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Zafferana Etnea, including Itabus, FlixBus and Bus. From Palermo, the bus ride to Zafferana Etnea takes 145 miles and will cost you around £14. From Naples, the ticket costs about £22 for a journey of 485 miles.

Plane

When flying to Zafferana Etnea, you’ll arrive at Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA), which is located 15 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Zafferana Etnea include British Airways, easyJet and Wizz Air UK. The shortest flight to Zafferana Etnea from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 3h 05m.

Train

Trenitalia is the only carrier operating train routes to Zafferana Etnea. The train journey from Zafferana Etnea 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.

Car

Another option to get to Zafferana Etnea is to pick up a car hire from Catania, which is about 12 miles from Zafferana Etnea. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Easy Car Hire, among others, in Catania.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Zafferana Etnea, including Itabus, FlixBus and Bus. From Palermo, the bus ride to Zafferana Etnea takes 145 miles and will cost you around £14. From Naples, the ticket costs about £22 for a journey of 485 miles.

Airports near Zafferana Etnea

Airlines serving Zafferana Etnea

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 Zafferana Etnea

Average rates range from around £74 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £323 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Zafferana Etnea

Most booked hotels in Zafferana Etnea

Monaci Delle Terre Nere
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£555+
Airone Wellness Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£67+
Esperia Palace Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£91+
Hotel Primavera Dell'Etna
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£47+
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)
£116+

Hiring a car in Zafferana Etnea

Expect to pay £1.64 per litre in Zafferana Etnea (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.

Expect to pay £1.64 per litre in Zafferana Etnea (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.