Security has been strengthened at airports and train stations in Sicily and elsewhere in Italy after the terror attacks which hit Brussels on Tuesday morning.

Catania Fontanarossa airport - new security checks

NASSIG PAO MESSAGE (23MAR2016)
Important Travel Information:

According to local media and local Italian Government sources, due to increased security measures passengers traveling through Catania Airport are being screened outside the airport. This is causing delays in the check-in process.
Airport authorities are advising passengers to arrive at least two hours prior to their flight and to be prepared to wait outside in possible inclement weather. Also, all passengers must bring their pre-printed plane ticket to get into the airport. Passengers are encouraged to check with their airline for possible flight delays and for further information.

(DISCLAIMER: Please note that the above travel advisories outlined are taken from Italian media and Italian government's press releases and are presented as tentative and subject to confirmation. Always make sure you check with transportation providers and reconfirm travel arrangements.
The NASSIG PAO cannot assume any kind of liability for any damage, loss, injury orinconvenience sustained by any person resulting from any information published on this media roundup or from any kind of changes, such as scheduled times, cancellations etc. mentioned or not on this message. We strongly encourage you to verify any strike information that might interferewith your travel plans with your ticket office or with your carrier.)

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Last Updated: 24 March 2016

Every first Sunday of the month, on the occasion of the national event #domenicaalmuseo, (Sunday at the museum) the entrance to regional Sicilian museums, archaeological sites and monuments areas will be free. It's anyway necessary to go to the ticket office to take the free entrance ticket. The free entrance is valid only for regional sites but not for local managed or private sites.

The free entrance to regional sites in Sicily is always free for EU citizen under 18 years. There are no reductions or free entrances over 65 years.

A complete list of all sites with free entrance for "Domenica al museo" is published on the official webpages of the regional office for cultural heritage.

Last Updated: 03 May 2018