WindJet: Parma to Catania

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: Parma, Italy (PMF)

Parma Airport or "Aeroporto di Parma" serves the city of Parma in Northern Italy. Its main budget carriers are windjet and Ryanair. Location: Parma Airport is located 1.4 miles (2.6 kilometers) northwest of Parma in the Emilia Romagna region of Italy. Transport: - Rail: Parma International Airport is located 5 kilometers from the Parma train station. Parma is located on the main line train line north to Milan and south to Bologna. A taxi rank is located outside the train station. - Bus: A bus links the train station to the airport. Bus #6 leaves from the Airport and the bus station. - Taxi: A taxi rank is located outside Parma International Airport. If there are no taxis available ask the information desk to call a taxi for you. Service: There is a bar which serves sandwiches, cold meats and salads as well as a bar located airside serving drinks. Other facilities include a baby changing station, information desk, cash machine, and a ticket office. more...

Arrival: 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. more...