Why go
- Comune in Sicily, Italy.
History
Messina is a harbour city and the capital of the Italian Metropolitan City of Messina. It is the third largest city on the island of Sicily, and the 13th largest city in Italy, with a population of 217,033 inhabitants in the city proper and 595,948 in the metropolitan city as of 2025. It is located near the northeast corner of Sicily, at the Strait of Messina and it is an important access terminal to Calabria region, Villa San Giovanni, Reggio Calabria on the mainland.
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 4 direct destinations
- Alitalia AZ (A319, A320) · 3 routes: Milan, Rome, Torino
- Blue Panorama Airlines BV (737) · 2 routes: Milan, Rome
- VOLOTEA Airways V7 (717) · 1 route: Venice
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. We do not yet hold airport or rail details for Messina, Italy — check the official tourism sources below for the best routes in. By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Messina (Blu Jet), 2.2 km); routes include Tremestieri- Villa San Giovanni, Messina - Villa San Giovanni, Messina - Reggio di Calabria.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Messina, Italy. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.