Rome to Messina flights
Messina lies 486 km (302 mi) south-east of Rome, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 22 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Rome | Messina | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Italy | Italy |
| Population | 2.3 million | 219,948 |
| Elevation | 52 m (171 ft) | 29 m (95 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Rome) | UTC+2 (Europe/Rome) |
| Nearest large airport | CIA, 12 km out | CTA, 91 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Rome
Rome is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA), 12 km (7 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,226 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO, 24 km).
Arriving in Messina
Messina is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA), 91 km (57 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,989 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Lamezia Terme Sant'Eufemia International Airport (SUF, 100 km), Reggio Calabria Airport (REG, 16 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catania-Fontanarossa Airport | CTA | 91 km (57 mi) | 7,989 ft | 39 ft |
| Lamezia Terme Sant'Eufemia International Airport | SUF | 100 km (62 mi) | 9,898 ft | 39 ft |
| Reggio Calabria Airport (regional) | REG | 16 km (10 mi) | 6,549 ft | 96 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Messina from Rome?
486 km (302 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Rome.
How long does it take to get from Rome to Messina by air?
About 1 h 22 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Rome and Messina?
No, both are on Europe/Rome at the moment.
Which airports are used for Rome to Messina flights?
Typically Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA); Messina also has SUF, REG.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.