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GETTING THERE

Flights to Sicily
Car Hire
Transport to the villa from Catania
Driving to the villa from Catania

Flights to Sicily

The closest airport is 'Fontana Rossa' in Catania - 90 minutes drive from the villa.

Depending on your place of departure they may be scheduled or charter flights available to fly you to Catania, Sicily:

1. Scheduled flights from UK

There are many carriers offers connecting services to Catania via Rome, Milan and Malta (Alitalia, Luftansa, Meridiana, KLM, Volare). In addition Meridiana offer direct schedules flights. Fares from £180. For further information see: http://www.traveldirectorynet.co.uk/cheap_flights_to_Sicily.html

2. Direct Charter flights from UK

Charter flights from a some UK airports fly direct to Catania - eg Gatwick, Mancester. For further details see http://www.globalholidays.co.uk/flights.htm. Fares from £125. Flights typically on Saturdays.

3. Direct Charter Flight from Dublin, Ireland

Both Topflight and Sunway Travel offer weekly direct flights to Catania from Dublin, typically from Easter through to October.  Fares are approximately Euro 460.

Option 1 : Topflight
- Topflight offer direct flights to Catania departing on Saturdays
- Contact http://www.topflight.ie or phone 01-2401700 for flight reservations.

Option 2 : Sunway Holidays
 
- Sunway offer direct flights to Catania departing on Fridays
- Contact http://www.sunway.ie or phone 01-6797399 for flight reservations.

5. Schedules flights from Ireland                                                                   
- Daily flights all year-round (Alitalia/Aer Lingus)
- Fly via Rome or via Milan (Malpensa or Linate).
- Contact http://www.alitalia.ie
- Book Aer Lingus to Catania with your Travel Agent or online (www.aerlingus.com or www.travelocity.co.uk)

Car Hire

Cars can be hired directly from Catania airport. We recommend that visitors hire a car. All major and some local car hire companies are represented. Please contact your travel agent for more details. Journey time from the airport to the villa is approximately 90 minutes. On representative in Catania will help you on your arrival and set you off on the right road to your holiday villa.

Transport to the Villa from Catania

A private mini-bus is available to bring guests to and from the villa. While we do recommend hiring a car, for large groups it may be convenient for some guests to travel by bus. Confirmation is required at least two weeks before departure. Fare is approx €125 per trip, paid locally.

Driving to the Villa from Catania

A very detailed route planner is provided in the Holiday Info-Pack to assist guests driving to Villa Lumia. Driving tips for Sicily are also included. You will be met by our representative in Catania who will help you with you car hire collection, and point you in the right direction!

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