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When to visit
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Where to stay
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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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Porto Empedocle has to offer.

When to visit Porto Empedocle

Porto Empedocle in February
Estimated hotel price
£42
1 night at 3-star hotel
Porto Empedocle in February
Estimated hotel price
£42
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 66 miles from Porto Empedocle. Catania-Fontanarossa Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, easyJet, Jet2 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 55m.

Train

Trenitalia is the only carrier operating train routes to Porto Empedocle. The train journey from Porto Empedocle to Catania takes 4h 34m and costs around £18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Lamezia Terme, expect to pay about £28 for a 7h 50m trip. The train station in Porto Empedocle is called Porto Empedocle, and is located 0.7 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Porto Empedocle is to pick up a car hire from Catania, which is about 87 miles from Porto Empedocle. You’ll find branches of Easy Car Hire and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Catania.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Porto Empedocle, including FlixBus, Bus and Autoservizi Salemi. From Catania, the bus ride to Porto Empedocle takes 145 miles and will cost you around £12. From Lamezia Terme, the ticket costs about £42 for a journey of 475 miles.

Plane

Although Porto Empedocle doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Palermo Airport (PMO), which is located 66 miles from Porto Empedocle. Catania-Fontanarossa Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, easyJet, Jet2 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 55m.

Train

Trenitalia is the only carrier operating train routes to Porto Empedocle. The train journey from Porto Empedocle to Catania takes 4h 34m and costs around £18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Lamezia Terme, expect to pay about £28 for a 7h 50m trip. The train station in Porto Empedocle is called Porto Empedocle, and is located 0.7 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Porto Empedocle is to pick up a car hire from Catania, which is about 87 miles from Porto Empedocle. You’ll find branches of Easy Car Hire and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Catania.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Porto Empedocle, including FlixBus, Bus and Autoservizi Salemi. From Catania, the bus ride to Porto Empedocle takes 145 miles and will cost you around £12. From Lamezia Terme, the ticket costs about £42 for a journey of 475 miles.

Airports near Porto Empedocle

CTACatania Fontanarossa
PMOPalermo Punta Raisi
TPSTrapani Birgi

Airlines serving Porto Empedocle

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,053 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 (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£287+
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Doric Eco Boutique Resort & Spa - Sicily
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£258+
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Hotel Costazzurra Museum & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£77+
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Hotel Villa Romana
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£72+
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Hotel della Valle
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£84+
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Dioscuri Bay Palace
4 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
£86+
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Hiring a car in Porto Empedocle

Expect to pay £1.44 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 £17.19 and £22.91. Compact (Fiat 500X or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Porto Empedocle, while also 56% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay £1.44 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 £17.19 and £22.91. Compact (Fiat 500X or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Porto Empedocle, while also 56% cheaper than other types, on average.

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