Flights to Messina
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
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 |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 7,989 ft, CTA handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 39 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Messina
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Messina to Istanbul | Turkey | 1,188 km (738 mi) | about 2 h 16 min |
| Messina to Bursa | Turkey | 1,184 km (736 mi) | about 2 h 16 min |
| Messina to İzmir | Turkey | 1,011 km (628 mi) | about 2 h 3 min |
| Messina to Algiers | Algeria | 1,111 km (690 mi) | about 2 h 10 min |
| Messina to Rome | Italy | 486 km (302 mi) | about 1 h 22 min |
| Messina to Bucharest | Romania | 1,120 km (696 mi) | about 2 h 11 min |
| Messina to Budapest | Hungary | 1,073 km (667 mi) | about 2 h 8 min |
| Messina to Vienna | Austria | 1,116 km (693 mi) | about 2 h 11 min |
| Messina to Barcelona | Spain | 1,197 km (744 mi) | about 2 h 17 min |
| Messina to Munich | Germany | 1,151 km (715 mi) | about 2 h 14 min |
| Messina to Konya | Turkey | 1,481 km (920 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| Messina to Milan | Italy | 964 km (599 mi) | about 1 h 59 min |
| Messina to Antalya | Turkey | 1,341 km (833 mi) | about 2 h 28 min |
| Messina to Tripoli | Libya | 628 km (390 mi) | about 1 h 33 min |
| Messina to Belgrade | Serbia | 841 km (522 mi) | about 1 h 50 min |
| Messina to Prague | Czechia | 1,326 km (824 mi) | about 2 h 27 min |
| Messina to Sofia | Bulgaria | 826 km (513 mi) | about 1 h 49 min |
| Messina to Esenyurt | Turkey | 1,166 km (725 mi) | about 2 h 15 min |
| Messina to Eskişehir | Turkey | 1,304 km (810 mi) | about 2 h 25 min |
| Messina to Naples | Italy | 315 km (196 mi) | about 1 h 9 min |
| Messina to Marseille | France | 1,027 km (638 mi) | about 2 h 4 min |
| Messina to Turin | Italy | 1,005 km (624 mi) | about 2 h 2 min |
| Messina to Shanghai | China | 9,136 km (5,677 mi) | about 12 h 28 min |
| Messina to Chongqing | China | 8,113 km (5,041 mi) | about 11 h 9 min |
| Messina to Chengdu | China | 7,845 km (4,875 mi) | about 10 h 48 min |
| Messina to Beijing | China | 8,178 km (5,081 mi) | about 11 h 14 min |
| Messina to Tianjin | China | 8,282 km (5,146 mi) | about 11 h 22 min |
| Messina to Wuhan | China | 8,646 km (5,372 mi) | about 11 h 50 min |
| Messina to Lahore | Pakistan | 5,325 km (3,309 mi) | about 7 h 35 min |
| Messina to Xi’an | China | 8,001 km (4,971 mi) | about 11 h |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Messina?
Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) is the closest large airport at 91 km (57 mi). The others, SUF, REG, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is CTA from Messina city centre?
91 km (57 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Messina on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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.