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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Zafferana Etnea travel guide

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With a population of 9,214, Zafferana Etnea is a must-see destination in Sicily, Italy. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Zafferana Etnea to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Zafferana Etnea

Zafferana Etnea in March
Estimated hotel price
£54
1 night at 3-star hotel
Zafferana Etnea in March
Estimated hotel price
£54
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 Jet2. The shortest flight to Zafferana Etnea from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 3h 10m.

Train

Trenitalia is the only carrier operating train routes to Zafferana Etnea. The train journey from Zafferana Etnea to Palermo takes 5h 27m and costs around £19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Lamezia Terme, expect to pay about £16 for a 5h 55m 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 Easy Car Hire and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Catania.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Zafferana Etnea, including FlixBus, Itabus and Bus. From Palermo, the bus ride to Zafferana Etnea takes 146 miles and will cost you around £28. From Lamezia Terme, the ticket costs about £23 for a journey of 265 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 Jet2. The shortest flight to Zafferana Etnea from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 3h 10m.

Train

Trenitalia is the only carrier operating train routes to Zafferana Etnea. The train journey from Zafferana Etnea to Palermo takes 5h 27m and costs around £19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Lamezia Terme, expect to pay about £16 for a 5h 55m 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 Easy Car Hire and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Catania.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Zafferana Etnea, including FlixBus, Itabus and Bus. From Palermo, the bus ride to Zafferana Etnea takes 146 miles and will cost you around £28. From Lamezia Terme, the ticket costs about £23 for a journey of 265 miles.

Airports near Zafferana Etnea

CTACatania Fontanarossa
CIYComiso
REGReggio Calabria Tito Menniti

Airlines serving Zafferana Etnea

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,333 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,834 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,929 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,788 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,696 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,444 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,213 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,242 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (345 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,850 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,053 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (769 reviews)
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Where to stay in Zafferana Etnea

Average rates range from around £70 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £394 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Zafferana Etnea

Most booked hotels in Zafferana Etnea

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Monaci Delle Terre Nere
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£682+
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Hotel Primavera Dell'Etna
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£43+
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Esperia Palace Hotel & Resort Spa
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£105+
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Airone Wellness Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£72+
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Four Points by Sheraton Catania Hotel and Conference Center
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£84+
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Grand Hotel Baia Verde
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£97+
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Hiring a car in Zafferana Etnea

Expect to pay £1.44 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 £17.19 and £22.91. Economy (Fiat Panda or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Zafferana Etnea, while also 19% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay £1.44 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 £17.19 and £22.91. Economy (Fiat Panda or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Zafferana Etnea, while also 19% cheaper than other types, on average.

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