Sicily: helicopter transfer

Sicily by helicopter: introduction

Reach Sicily’s emblematic sites in just a few minutes with AEROAFFAIRES

Active volcanoes, wild beaches, baroque towns, luxury golf courses or thousand-year-old archaeology… Sicily has it all. AEROAFFAIRES organizes helicopter transfers from all major airports and points of interest, including remote maritime destinations such as the Aeolian Islands or Pantelleria, or to Malta in the south.

We land at private heliports of villas and hotels, international airports such as Catania or Palermo, or special authorized areas such as MountEtna. Each mission is tailored to your schedule, the type of terrain and the size of your luggage.

Practical information about Sicily by helicopter

Save several hours with a helicopter flight

In Sicily, distances are long, roads sometimes winding, and sea connections subject to timetables and weather conditions. A trip between Catania and the Aeolian Islands can take more than 5 hours by ferry and car combined; by helicopter, 30 to 40 minutes are sufficient. The same applies between Palermo and Verdura: a 50-minute flight versus a 3-hour drive. The flight to Pantelleria, often served by a single daily ferry, becomes accessible in just 1h15.
Choosing a helicopter means turning a logistical constraint into a real time-saver – and a smooth, direct arrival, with no connections.

Recommended helicopters for flights to Sicily

• Airbus H125: ideal for short flights or steep sites such as Etna or the islands

• Airbus H130: comfortable and quiet, perfect for scenic or intercity flights

• AS355 Twin Squirrel: light, twin-engine aircraft for safety-enhanced maritime overflights

• Bell 429: suitable for longer flights like Malta, or VIP missions

Catania – Fontanarossa airport (CTA / LICC)

• Official name: Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa “Vincenzo Bellini

• IATA Code: CTA

• ICAO Code: LICC

• Address: Via Fontanarossa, 95121 Catania, Italy

• GPS coordinates: 37°28′00″ N, 15°03′59″ E

• Altitude: 12 m

• Official website: aeroporto.catania.it

• Distance from city center: approx. 5 km south of Catania

Palermo Airport – Falcone-Borsellino (PMO / LICJ)

• Official name: Aeroporto Internazionale di Palermo – Falcone e Borsellino

• IATA Code: PMO

• ICAO Code: LICJ

• Address: Località Punta Raisi, 90145 Cinisi PA, Italy

• GPS coordinates: 38°10′38″ N, 13°05′27″ E

• Altitude: 19 m

• Official website: gesap.it

• Distance from city center: Approx. 32 km west of Palermo

Sicily recommendations

Between listed sites, coastal estates and confidential restaurants, Sicily offers exceptional stopovers for travelers in search of discretion and character. Here are two addresses we regularly recommend to our customers for the quality of their welcome and their perfect accessibility by helicopter.

Verdura Resort – Rocco Forte Hotels
On the southwest coast of Sicily, between olive groves and the Mediterranean, the Verdura Resort extends over 230 hectares. This confidential estate features an 18-hole golf course designed by Kyle Phillips, an award-winning spa, several private villas with swimming pools, and Sicilian gastronomy revisited in a contemporary setting. A heliport integrated into the estate allows direct arrival from Catania or Palermo.

Recommended restaurant : La Madia – Licata
Just a 30-minute flight from Catania, chef Pino Cuttaia transforms Sicilian market produce into a cuisine d’auteur, sensitive and precise. With two Michelin stars, La Madia has established itself as one of the island’s must-try restaurants, popular with gourmets on discreet stopovers.

Book your helicopter flight in Sicily with AEROAFFAIRES

Our advisors will organize your flight to Sicily with precision, discretion and speed. Access to under-served areas, coordination with your hotels or yachts, separate baggage delivery if required.