Catania Airport: Covid Testing Availability And Facilities

Catania Airport has implemented a series of precautions to limit the risk of COVID-19 contagion. These include mandatory face masks, temperature checks, hand sanitiser dispensers, plexiglass screens, and floor signs to ensure social distancing. In addition, the airport constantly sanitises all areas and uses ultra-violet ray devices to sanitise storage trays and equipment used to transport passengers with reduced mobility. As of 2021, Catania Airport offered rapid COVID-19 tests, and there are several testing centres in Catania that provide results in English.

Where to get a COVID test in Catania

Catania Airport

Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, also known as Vincenzo Bellini Airport, is an international airport serving the city of Catania in Italy. The airport is named after opera composer Vincenzo Bellini, who was born in the city.

Rapid Covid Test by Aeroporto di Catania is available at the airport. The test centre is located at Via Fontanarossa, 95121 Catania CT, Italy. Results are available in 20 minutes.

Nearby Testing Centres

Rapid Covid Test by Laboratorio La Ricerca Di La Rosa Clementina E C. Sas is located at Via Vittorio Emanuele II, 535, 95122 Catania CT, Italia. Results are available in 20 minutes.

PCR Test by Laboratorio La Ricerca Di La Rosa Clementina E C. Sas is also available at the same location.

Covid Rapid Antibody Test by Laboratorio Analisi Cliniche Cito Diagnostica is located at Viale Castagnola, 9, 95121 Catania CT, Italia.

Rapid Covid Test by Laboratorio La Ricerca Di La Rosa Clementina E C. Sas is located at Via Vittorio Emanuele II, 535, 95122 Catania CT, Italia. Results are available in 20 minutes.

Rapid Covid Test by Online Testování is a test-at-home/self-testing service. Results are available in 20 minutes. A test costs €10.36.

Rapid Covid Test by Covidtestonline is also a test-at-home/self-testing service. A test costs €20.95.

Antigen Test by Covidtestonline is another test-at-home/self-testing service. A test costs €15.95.

Antigen Test by TestFRWD GMBH is a test-at-home/self-testing service. Results are available in 20 minutes. A test costs €9.99.

PCR Test by innovabiohealth S.r.l is a test-at-home/self-testing service. A test costs €90.25 with a promocode.

Rapid Antigen Test by Farmacia della Stazione is located at Viale Della Libertà, 57 (near the train station). The facility provides a certificate in English. Pre-arrange your appointment.

Rapid Antigen Test by Cappello-Cianchino laboratory is located at Via Colombo 27 in Catania. Ring the doorbell to be let in (the lab is on the first floor). No appointment is needed. It is open from 8.00-13.00. Results and a certificate in English are available in 15 minutes. A test costs €15.

Testing requirements for departing passengers

Some countries may require a negative COVID-19 test result for entry, while others may require a recent recovery certificate or proof of vaccination. It is important to have the necessary documentation in English or another accepted language.

Some airlines may also have their own testing requirements for departing passengers. It is recommended to check with your airline before travelling.

• Wear a face mask at all times inside the terminal building. Surgical or certified masks are preferred by most airlines.
• Respect interpersonal distance markings and follow the mandatory routes designed to separate departing and arriving passengers.
• Follow the indications of airport staff and observe floor signs.
• Make use of hand sanitiser dispensers located throughout the airport.
• Arrive at the airport at least two hours before your flight to allow for additional time due to COVID-19 procedures.
• Check-in online if possible, especially if you only have hand baggage.
• Fill out any required health declaration or locator forms before boarding.
• Be prepared for temperature checks upon entering the terminal building.

Additionally, here are some testing resources for departing passengers from Catania to the USA:

• Centro Analisi Catanese in Catania - offers rapid tests for €32.
• Laboratorio Analisi del Dr Battaglia Giovanni & C.Sas. - located near Comiso, offers private tests for €32 each with results in 24 hours.
• Centro Analisi Cliniche La Pira in Siracusa - offers rapid tests for €35.
• Centro Analisis Catanese in Catania - offers PCR and rapid antigen tests.
• List of regionally-approved providers for private clinics - prices vary.
• List of testing centres in Italy that provide English-language results - varies by region.

Testing requirements for arriving passengers

All passengers arriving at Catania Airport will have their temperatures checked in the Schengen and Extra-Schengen Arrivals halls. It is mandatory for all passengers to wear a face mask inside the airport terminal, and to maintain a 1-metre distance from others.

If you are travelling from Belgium, France, the Netherlands, the Czech Republic or Spain, you must present a negative COVID-19 test, taken within 72 hours of arrival. If you do not have this, you will be swabbed at the airport.

If you are arriving from the UK, you must present a negative COVID-19 test result, taken within 48 hours of arrival. If you do not have this, you will need to take a test within 48 hours of arrival and isolate until you receive your results.

You can find a list of testing centres in Catania here. Some centres may only provide test results in Italian, so be sure to request an English-language certificate if you need one.

Please note that these requirements are subject to change. It is your responsibility to check the latest government advice before you travel.

Quarantine requirements for arriving passengers

Testing

All passengers arriving in Sicily from 30 September 2020 onwards are required to take a rapid Covid-19 test upon arrival at the airport. However, as of October 12, 2020, the Catania airport is not conducting testing for those arriving from the UK. Instead, passengers from the UK are advised to arrive with a negative test result or plan to test within 48 hours of arrival. Testing facilities are available in the city of Catania and throughout Sicily.

Quarantine

Passengers arriving from the UK will not be permitted to use public transport and must isolate until they receive a negative test result.

Documentation

All passengers are required to declare that they have not been in contact with anyone suffering from Covid-19 in the last two days before the onset of symptoms and up to 14 days after the onset of symptoms. This self-certification form from ENAC is recommended to speed up boarding procedures.

Masks

Passengers must wear a face mask for the duration of their time inside the terminal building. Surgical or certified masks are preferable as most airlines will not allow passengers to fly with a cloth mask or something similar.

Temperature Checks

The temperatures of all arriving passengers will be taken in the Schengen and Extra-Schengen Arrivals halls.

Social Distancing

To maintain social distancing, passengers must follow mandatory routes to keep departing and arriving passengers separate. Floor signs and airport staff will provide direction.

Hand Sanitiser

Hand sanitiser dispensers are available throughout the airport.

COVID-19 testing facilities at Catania Airport

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced airports, airlines, and passengers to adopt a series of precautions to limit the risk of contagion. As a result, passengers are asked to respect certain rules to ensure safe travel and respect for others. Access to Catania Airport is allowed for everyone. However, passengers must wear a face mask and have their temperature checked upon entry. Inside the airport, there are mandatory routes to keep departing and arriving passengers separate, plexiglass screens, floor signs, and hand sanitiser dispensers throughout. All areas are constantly sanitised, and ultra-violet ray devices sanitise storage trays and luggage trolleys.

Testing Facilities

According to various sources, there are COVID-19 testing facilities at Catania Airport. However, one source states that there are no COVID-19 tests available at the airport for passengers from non-Schengen countries, which includes Croatia. It is recommended that passengers find out the specific requirements for their destination and arrive at the airport at least two hours before their flight.

Alternative Testing Sites

For those who are unable to get tested at the airport or prefer to get tested elsewhere, there are alternative testing sites available. One source mentions Centro Analisi Catanese in Catania, where rapid tests are available for €32. Another source provides a link to a website that lists all the laboratories in Sicily where COVID-19 tests can be conducted. Additionally, the British Embassy in Rome has released a list of testing centres in Italy that provide English-language results.

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