Introduction
What to do
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Ustica travel guide

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You're Going to Love Ustica

With a population of 819, Ustica is a must-see destination in Sicily, Italy. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Ustica deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Ustica

Ustica in January
Estimated hotel price
£53
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ustica in January
Estimated hotel price
£53
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Ustica in August, when the average temperature is 25 °C, and the highest can go up to 28 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 9 °C, with an average temperature of 11 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 71 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Ustica, with an average rainfall of 4 mm.

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How to Get to Ustica

Plane

Although Ustica doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Palermo Airport (PMO), which is located 60 km from Ustica. The shortest flight to Ustica from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 55m.

Train

Trenitalia is the only carrier operating train routes to Ustica. The train journey from Ustica to Naples takes 9h 16m and costs around £19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rome, expect to pay about £21 for a 11h 32m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Ustica is to pick up a car hire from Naples, which is about 255 km from Ustica. You’ll find branches of Rent Smart 24 and C RENT, among others, in Naples.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ustica, including Bus, FlixBus and Autoservizi Salemi. From Catania, the bus ride to Ustica takes 233 km and will cost you around £28. From Rome, the ticket costs about £19 for a journey of 1135 km.

Plane

Although Ustica doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Palermo Airport (PMO), which is located 60 km from Ustica. The shortest flight to Ustica from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 55m.

Train

Trenitalia is the only carrier operating train routes to Ustica. The train journey from Ustica to Naples takes 9h 16m and costs around £19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rome, expect to pay about £21 for a 11h 32m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Ustica is to pick up a car hire from Naples, which is about 255 km from Ustica. You’ll find branches of Rent Smart 24 and C RENT, among others, in Naples.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ustica, including Bus, FlixBus and Autoservizi Salemi. From Catania, the bus ride to Ustica takes 233 km and will cost you around £28. From Rome, the ticket costs about £19 for a journey of 1135 km.

Airports near Ustica

PMOPalermo Punta Raisi
TPSTrapani Birgi

Airlines serving Ustica

KLM
Good (1,442 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,736 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,690 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,086 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,197 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,855 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,094 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,190 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,719 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,524 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,484 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (894 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,644 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,660 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,374 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,174 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (382 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,123 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (948 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (190 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Ustica

Most booked hotels in Ustica

Agriturismo Hibiscus
0 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
£60+
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Hotel Clelia
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£73+
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Hotel Ariston
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£66+
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Hiring a car in Ustica

Expect to pay £1.42 per litre in Ustica (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.98 and £22.64.

Expect to pay £1.42 per litre in Ustica (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.98 and £22.64.