Flight
The closest airport to Ortigia is Catania (CTA), and it's about 45 minutes to Ortigia. There are no direct flights from the US to Catania (yet! Direct flights start May 22, 2025 — so you might be able to book one home!) and you will have to have a lay over somewhere in Europe. However, for those of you who are looking for a Direct Flight, Palermo has direct flights but please note that it is a 3 hour drive from Palermo to Ortigia. If you're not planning to travel outside of Ortigia during your trip, we'd recommend pre-booking a private transfer service or taking a taxi, bus, or train between the airport and Ortigia. Some hotels and Airbnb's will help you arrange the transfer in advance – just ask. If you would like to have the freedom to travel outside of Ortigia to visit other places in Sicily during your stay, you can also rent a car. You just need to be mindful of where you park and enter as Italian town centers usually have a "ZTL" zone which is restricted access and can result in fines if entered during the wrong time of day.
Hotel
Hotel
PSA: We currently have a hotel block for this hotel! Please use the code GAVIN&JULIE at checkout for a 25% discount on your stay.
Hotel
House Or Rental
The AirBnb options in Ortigia are great, especially for larger groups! If you want to be close to where all the pre/post-wedding action is happening, look for options on the island of Ortigia, not in Siracusa at large. Of course, if you want to stay in Siracusa or even further out, that's absolutely fine – you can easily drive into Ortigia and park via paid public parking, or book a taxi/Uber.
Travel Note
There are many options to hire drivers for the ride from Catania airport to Ortigia. Zip transfers is one of them, but feel free to use any option you'd like!