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Philadelphia to Messina: fly + ferry

Messina has no airport. Fly from Philadelphia to Reggio Calabria (REG), connecting in Milan, then it's 16 km to Villa San Giovanni Ferry Terminal (Calabria) and a 20m ferry (Caronte & Tourist and Bluferries (FS Italiane)) — about 15h 30m door to door.

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How to get from Philadelphia to Messina

Messina has no airport: fly to the nearest one, then take the ferry.

1Via Reggio Calabria (REG) ~15h 30m door to door
  1. Fly Philadelphia → Reggio Calabria1 stop via Milan · 13h 56m
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  2. Transfer to Villa San Giovanni Ferry Terminal (Calabria)16 km · about 0h 44m by taxi or transfer
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    Ferry Villa San Giovanni → Messina20m · Caronte & Tourist, Bluferries (FS Italiane)Every 15 – 20 minutes, 24/7/365
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Flight times are from schedules flown recently; ferry times and operators from our ferry dataset. Check the timetable for your date; ferries can be seasonal and weather-dependent.

Good to know

Distance
7,459 km4,632 miles
Journey time
15h 30mflight + transfer + ferry
Time difference
+6hMessina vs Philadelphia
Currency in Messina
EUR
Airports
PHL, TTN → REG + ferry

Flights from Philadelphia to Messina: questions answered

How do you get from Philadelphia to Messina?
Messina has no airport. Fly from Philadelphia to Reggio Calabria (REG), connecting in Milan, then it's 16 km to Villa San Giovanni Ferry Terminal (Calabria) and a 20m ferry (Caronte & Tourist and Bluferries (FS Italiane)) — about 15h 30m door to door.
Is there an airport on Messina?
No. The nearest airport is Reggio Calabria (REG), then you take the ferry.
How long is the ferry to Messina?
Villa San Giovanni to Messina takes 20m, every 15 – 20 minutes, 24/7/365. Operators: Caronte & Tourist and Bluferries (FS Italiane).
How far is Reggio Calabria airport from the ferry?
About 16 km to Villa San Giovanni Ferry Terminal (Calabria), roughly 0h 44m by taxi or transfer.

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