Cheap flights to Sicily

How long is the flight to Sicily?

First of all, if you are looking for cheap flight deals to Italy, you will have to fly with KLM Royal Dutch Airlines from Vancouver International Airport where it will take 18h to get to your destination at Catania Airport since the flight will make three stops along the way. You also have the option to fly with Swiss International Airlines, Lufthansa, and Air France, but you are not likely to find affordable Sicily flight deals with these airlines. Travelling with Air Canada or Lufthansa from Montreal-Trudeau International Airport to Catania Airport is a slightly shorter flight since it will take roughly 16h to arrive at its destination.

Where can I get direct flights to Sicily from?

Unfortunately, there are no direct flights from Canada to Sicily available. However, there are flights that make only one stop before arriving at their destination. You can go to Montreal-Trudeau International Airport and fly with Air Canada, Lufthansa, Swiss International Airlines, Brussels Airlines, or Air Transat. If you go to Toronto Pearson International Airport, you can also find flights that make one stop, including KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Air Canada, Swiss International Airlines, Lufthansa, and Air France. If you depart from Calgary International Airport on flights to Italy, you will find flights that make two stops.

What is the best way to travel around Sicily?

To get around Sicily, you can take a taxi, train, bus, bike, or boat. Taking the train is most recommended since you can easily get to Sicily’s various cities and enjoy the beautiful views as well. Buses are also recommended for touring Sicily since they are more affordable than trains, but you may have to wait long periods for them to pick you up. Renting a bike is also an option, but there are not many bike lanes in the cities, so you should be careful. Taking a ferry is a good option since you will get the chance to explore different cities, including Sardinia, Malta, and Naples, along the coast.

What are some of the things I can do in Sicily?

The things to do in Sicily are almost endless! You have so many places to visit and lots of delicious food to eat. Palermo, the capital of Sicily, has monuments and historical places worth visiting. Make sure to visit Norman Palace (the oldest royal residence to exist in Europe), the Palermo Cathedral, Massimo Theatre (the biggest opera house in Italy), and Ballaro Market, known for its popular street food. Explore the picturesque coastal city of Cefalu, Taormina (the Pearl of Sicily), the Etna volcano, the city of Catania (ancient port city), the charming Ortigia Island (with historical landmarks), the amazing Baroque towns of Ragusa, Modica, and Noto, the Valley of the Temples (a very popular archaeological site), the beautiful limestone cliff known as Scala dei Turchi, the Selinunte temples, the Temple of Segesta, the medieval town of Erice, the Aegadian Islands, Enna (the naval of Sicily), and so much more! Want to eat in Sicily? Da Vittorio restaurant is at the seaside town in Menfi, serving Sicilian dishes with fresh seafood. In Scoglitti village, go to Viri Ku C’e, which features various delicious seafood preparations. In Palermo, visit the Trattoria Piccolo Napoli for well-prepared Sicilian dishes. In Catania, dine at the Giardino Di Bacco restaurant, located at a gorgeous antique villa that serves tasty traditional Sicilian dishes. If you are in the mood for pizza, go to Modica where La Contea is located. La Contea is known to serve some of the best pizzas in Italy. Other popular food served in Sicily include raw red prawns, Sicilian-stuffed sardines, baked swordfish rolls, cannoli sweet dish, and a warm brioche bun with frozen granita that is flavoured with coffee or fruit!

Do I need a visa or a passport to travel to Sicily?

For those coming from Canada, you need to have your Canadian passport with you when you enter Italy. Keep in mind that flight tickets showing your schedule are not accepted as official documents. Visas are required only if you are planning to stay more than ninety days in Italy.