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.

Train

Trenitalia is the only carrier operating train routes to Aci Castello. The train journey from Aci Castello to Palermo takes 6h 33m and costs around £18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Naples, expect to pay about £29 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 SAIS Autolinee. From Palermo, the bus ride to Aci Castello takes 233 km and will cost you around £12. From Lamezia Terme, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 378 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.

Train

Trenitalia is the only carrier operating train routes to Aci Castello. The train journey from Aci Castello to Palermo takes 6h 33m and costs around £18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Naples, expect to pay about £29 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 SAIS Autolinee. From Palermo, the bus ride to Aci Castello takes 233 km and will cost you around £12. From Lamezia Terme, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 378 km.

Airlines serving Aci Castello

Lufthansa
Good (4,643 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (922 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,474 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,600 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,556 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (477 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,126 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,480 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,770 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (836 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,164 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (397 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (710 reviews)
Egypt Air
Good (194 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (781 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)
£63+
Albergo Lachea
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£69+
President Park Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£70+
Four Points by Sheraton Catania Hotel and Conference Center
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£83+
Grand Hotel Baia Verde
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£112+
4 Spa Resort Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£82+

Hiring a car in Aci Castello

Expect to pay £1.65 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 £19.74 and £26.32. Economy (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Aci Castello, while also 34% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay £1.65 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 £19.74 and £26.32. Economy (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Aci Castello, while also 34% cheaper than other types, on average.