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 24 km 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 10m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Zafferana Etnea, followed by Italotreno. 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 £36 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 19 km 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 FlixBus, Itabus and SAIS Autolinee. From Palermo, the bus ride to Zafferana Etnea takes 233 km and will cost you around £13. From Lamezia Terme, the ticket costs about £25 for a journey of 378 km.

Plane

When flying to Zafferana Etnea, you’ll arrive at Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA), which is located 24 km 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 10m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Zafferana Etnea, followed by Italotreno. 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 £36 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 19 km 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 FlixBus, Itabus and SAIS Autolinee. From Palermo, the bus ride to Zafferana Etnea takes 233 km and will cost you around £13. From Lamezia Terme, the ticket costs about £25 for a journey of 378 km.

Airports near Zafferana Etnea

Airlines serving Zafferana Etnea

Lufthansa
Good (4,606 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (926 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,444 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,591 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,283 reviews)
Air France
Good (974 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,547 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,711 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,161 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (835 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (395 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (704 reviews)
Egypt Air
Good (194 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (775 reviews)
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Where to stay in Zafferana Etnea

Average rates range from around £63 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £318 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)
£543+
Airone Wellness Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£64+
Hotel Primavera Dell'Etna
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£47+
Esperia Palace Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£92+
Four Points by Sheraton Catania Hotel and Conference Center
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£82+
Grand Hotel Baia Verde
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£111+

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 £19.59 and £26.11.

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 £19.59 and £26.11.