WindJet: Catania to Forli

The carrier: WindJet

About

Italian budget airline WindJet flies from ten airports in Italy, three in Russia (Moscow, St. Petersburg, and Rostov), and a smattering of other destinations in Romania, Spain, France and Greece. Forlì and Catania are WindJet's primary bases.

A relatively small budget airline, WindJet is a good way to get to and from Italy.

Upside

Forli, the base airport, is good for getting to and from Emilia-Romagna and Sicily.

Downside

Limited route map not good for expansive trip planning. Frequent delays.

Baggage

* Carry-on: One item, up to 7 kg.
* Checked: Up to 20 kg for international flights; 15 kg for national flights. There is a fee of € 7 per piece of checked baggage. Each kilo over is charged at the rate of €8.

* Please visit Windjet’s website for more information on its baggage policy.

Check-in and Ticketing

Check-in at the airport opens 2 hours prior to the flight and closes 40 minutes before departure.  Web check-in is also available. 

Tip

Not recommended if you have connecting flights or are on a tight schedule.

Departure: Catania, Italy - Fontanarossa (CTA)

Catania-Fontanarossa Airport or "Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa" is the busiest airport in Sicily.

Location:

Catania-Fontanarossa Airport is located 5 kilometers (3 miles) south of Catania, the second largest city on the Italian island of Sicily.

Transport:

•Bus: A shuttle bus service provides transport into Catania city center and the Central Train Station, while scheduled bus services to other parts of the island are also available direct from the airport.
•Taxi: Travelers can take a taxi from the terminal building into the city or beyond, with popular locations including nearby Syracuse, Palermo, and Marsala.

Service:

This airport offers a shopping center and newsstand as well as restaurants and bars. Also, there is a flight information office, currency exchange, nursery, and bus ticket office.

Arrival: Forli, Italy - Forli (FRL)

Forlì Airport is an airport near Forlì, in northern Italy. The airport is mainly served by Ryanair and Windjet.

Location:

Forli Airport is located 5 kilometers (3 miles) from Forli city centre.

Transport:

•Rail: The railway station is 4 km from the airport and there is a bus that connects to and from it.
•Bus: Forli town's bus service runs every 20 minutes and connects the airport with town and the railway station.
•Taxi: Taxis are available at the airport.

Service:

The airport contains an information desk, internet access and First-Aid facilities. There is a Duty Free shop and newsstand and tobacconist located at the airport as well as refreshment facilities. Passengers are able to have their luggage wrapped in protective heavy duty plastic foil, prior to the check-in procedures in the departure terminal.