Pio La Torre, Vincenzo Magliocco — Sicily’s southern air hub
Mount Etna’s ongoing eruption has kept Catania airport closed or operating under strict restrictions, disrupting nearly 2,000 flights over the past week, with passengers rerouted to other hubs and price pressures rising during Ferragosto travel. Authorities warn ash emissions will continue to affect air traffic in the region.
Catania Airport has suspended arrivals until 14:00 local time as volcanic ash from Mount Etna persists, disrupting travel. The ash cloud forces flight cancellations and diversions across Sicily, with further advisories issued by airport operator SAC and airline customers urged to check status.