How to reach Messina

By plane

The closest airports are:

• Catania Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) – about 100 km from the conference venue.

  • Direct buses operated by SAIS Autolinee connect the airport to Messina (approx. 1h 30m).

  • Alternatively, a shuttle bus (Alibus) links the airport to Catania Centrale railway station, where frequent trains run to Messina (travel time approx. 1h 30m).

  • By car, Messina can be reached in about 1h 15m via the A18.

• Reggio Calabria Tito Minniti Airport (REG) – about 30 km from the conference venue. Connections are available via bus to Reggio Calabria city center, followed by hydrofoil across the Strait of Messina (crossing time approx. 30 minutes).

By train

The closest railway stations are:

• Messina Centrale – located about 1 km from the conference venue (15 minutes on foot). It is directly connected with Catania, Palermo, and other major Sicilian cities, as well as with Villa San Giovanni and Reggio Calabria on the mainland.

• Villa San Giovanni – about 10 km from Messina across the Strait, with frequent ferry operating 24/7 and hydrofoil service (crossing time approx. 20 minutes).

How to move around in Messina

By public transport

There are several buses running through Messina, managed by the public transport company Azienda Trasporti Messina (ATM). You can buy tickets online, via their app, available for Android and iOS, or in one of the shops listed on this map.

By taxi

The local taxi company is Radio Taxi Jolli. To book a taxi, you can dial +39 090 6505.