{"id":3807,"date":"2025-04-17T22:45:44","date_gmt":"2025-04-17T22:45:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hotelaktea.com\/come-arrivare-a-lipari\/"},"modified":"2025-07-02T05:16:50","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T05:16:50","slug":"how-to-get-to-lipari","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.hotelaktea.com\/en\/how-to-get-to-lipari\/","title":{"rendered":"How to get to Lipari"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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The island of Lipari, the largest of the Aeolian Islands archipelago, is easily accessible via various transport modes. See below for the main travel options.<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\u2708\ufe0f Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)<\/strong><\/p>

Catania Airport is the preferred choice for most travellers thanks to the large number of national and international flights and the availability of direct transfer services to the port of Milazzo, the departure point for hydrofoils and ferries to Lipari.<\/p>

Distance Catania\/ Milazzo:<\/strong> approximately 170 km<\/p>

Travel time by car\/shuttle:<\/strong> approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes<\/p>

Duration of hydrofoil service Milazzo\/Lipari:<\/strong> approximately 1 hour<\/p>

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\u2708\ufe0f Reggio Calabria Airport (REG)<\/strong><\/p>

Closer in terms of distance, Reggio Calabria Airport is located approximately 75 km from Lipari. However, the offer of flights and connections is limited in comparison to Catania.<\/p>

Distance from the airport to the port of Reggio Calabria is about 10 km.<\/p>

From here there are direct hydrofoil services to Lipari.<\/p>

Transfers to and from Catania Airport<\/strong><\/p>

To reach the port of Milazzo from Catania Airport, you can take advantage of convenient and organized transfer services, both private and shared. These services are particularly useful for those traveling with luggage or preferring a direct connection without changes.<\/p>

\ud83d\ude90\u00a0 Operators that provide transfer services:<\/p>

Giuntabus<\/strong><\/p>

Navetta Eoliana<\/strong><\/p>

Dipaola Viaggi<\/strong><\/p>

Sicily Shuttle Service<\/strong><\/p>

Taxi Maisano<\/strong><\/p>

All operators offer daily services connecting with hydrofoil schedules departing from Milazzo.<\/p>

\ud83d\udcb6 Average cost of services:<\/p>

Scheduled bus, shared shuttle:<\/strong> from \u20ac15 to \u20ac25 per person<\/p>

Private transfer:<\/strong> starting from \u20ac100 (based on number of passengers)<\/p>

Advance bookings<\/strong> are recommended, especially during the peak season (June \u2013 September).<\/p>

In summary<\/strong><\/p>

Recommended arrival airport:<\/strong> Catania-Fontanarossa (for convenience and frequency of services)<\/p>

For best direct connection:<\/strong> Transfer from Catania Airport to the port of Milazzo to join hydrofoil or ferry services to Lipari.<\/p>

Milazzo is the main maritime port for the Aeolian Islands, with frequent departures throughout the year and added services in the summer months.<\/p>

Alternative route:<\/strong> arrival into Reggio Calabria Airport, transfer to Reggio Calabria Port and join direct hydrofoil service to Lipari. (Note fewer scheduled services availability)<\/p>

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Once you reach the port of Milazzo<\/strong>, you can easily board a hydrofoil or ferry <\/strong>to Lipari.<\/span><\/span> Milazzo is the main port of call for the Aeolian Islands, with frequent departures throughout the year and more frequent during the summer months.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>

\ud83d\udea4 Hydrofoil services<\/strong><\/h3>

Hydrofoils are the fastest way to reach Lipari, ideal for those traveling alone with light luggage or keen on time efficiency.<\/p>

Journey time:<\/strong> about 1 hour<\/p>

Frequency:<\/strong> several services per day, especially in peak season<\/p>

Operating companies:<\/strong><\/p>

Liberty Lines (main operator for fast and modern services)<\/p>

\u26f4\ufe0f Ferry\u00a0services<\/strong><\/h5>

The ferries are slower but can also carry vehicles (cars, motorcycles, bicycles) and are perfect for those traveling with a lot of luggage or in a group.<\/p>

Journey time:<\/strong> about 2 hours and 30 minutes<\/p>

Operating companies: <\/strong>Siremar (Gruppo Caronte & Tourist<\/p>

\ud83c\udf9f\ufe0f Useful information:<\/strong><\/p>

Tickets<\/strong> can be purchased online, at the port or through agencies.<\/p>

It is advisable to arrive at least 30-40 minutes before departure time, especially in the summer months.<\/p>

Services may vary depending on weather conditions and time of year: in summer there are many more daily options.<\/p>

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