Catania Airport Lounges
Fontanarossa Airport · Catania, Italy
Catania Fontanarossa (CTA) is Sicily's busiest airport and keeps its lounge scene compact. We track two lounges: the airside Angelo D'Arrigo VIP Lounge, the main contract lounge on DragonPass, Priority Pass and walk-in day passes, and the landside ITA Airways Piazza Vincenzo Bellini for the airline's premium passengers.
Content updated June 24, 2026
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This guide is compiled from airline, alliance and lounge-operator sources plus published access rules from Priority Pass and DragonPass — we haven't independently visited every Fontanarossa Airport lounge yet. Nothing here is a paid placement, and the guide is updated as lounges open, close, renovate or change access policies. Read more about how we verify lounge data.
Last updated June 24, 2026
Where we'd actually go.
Angelo D'Arrigo VIP Lounge
The Angelo D'Arrigo VIP Lounge is the most flexible way into a lounge at Catania. It sits airside in Terminal A near Gates 5 and 6, accepts DragonPass and the wider contract-lounge networks, and sells a walk-in day pass — so most travellers can get in without a specific airline or status.
ITA Airways Piazza Vincenzo Bellini
The ITA Airways Piazza Vincenzo Bellini lounge serves ITA Airways Business Class passengers and Volare Premium and Executive members. It sits landside with access to an adjacent Fast Track checkpoint — the branded option if you're flying ITA out of Catania.
Angelo D'Arrigo VIP Lounge
The Angelo D'Arrigo VIP Lounge is also Catania's pay-per-visit option: it sells a walk-in day pass at roughly €45 for up to four hours, subject to capacity, so you can get into a lounge without airline status or a specific membership. Booking online ahead of time is usually cheaper than paying at the door.
Every lounge. 2 bookable right now.
The Angelo D'Arrigo VIP Lounge is the main contract lounge at Catania Fontanarossa, airside in Terminal A near Boarding Gates 5 and 6. Recently renovated and expanded, it takes DragonPass…
The ITA Airways Piazza Vincenzo Bellini lounge is the Italian flag carrier's dedicated space at Catania Fontanarossa, opened in December 2023. It sits landside, before security, and admits…
Fontanarossa Airport lounges by terminal.
Catania Fontanarossa (Terminal A)
Catania's passenger flights run through the modern Terminal A. Both of the lounges we track are here: the Angelo D'Arrigo VIP Lounge sits airside, after passport control and security near Boarding Gates 5 and 6, while the ITA Airways Piazza Vincenzo Bellini lounge is landside before the checkpoint, with access to an adjacent Fast Track lane. There's no separate lounge terminal to navigate — just be clear on which side of security each one is.
- —The Angelo D'Arrigo VIP Lounge is airside, near Gates 5 and 6
- —It takes DragonPass, the contract-lounge networks and walk-in day passes
- —The ITA Airways Bellini lounge is landside, before security
- —ITA's lounge offers access to an adjacent Fast Track checkpoint
How to get into lounges at CTA.
Catania is a small but flexible lounge airport. The airside Angelo D'Arrigo VIP Lounge is the workhorse — it takes DragonPass and the wider contract-lounge memberships and also sells a walk-in day pass, so you can pay per visit with no status at all. The ITA Airways Piazza Vincenzo Bellini lounge is reserved for the airline's premium passengers and members. Check whether your lounge is airside or landside before you clear security.
Walk-in day pass
The Angelo D'Arrigo VIP Lounge sells entry at the door, subject to capacity, at roughly €45 for a stay of up to four hours. Booking ahead online is usually cheaper than paying on arrival and is worth doing at busy departure times.
DragonPass
DragonPass is the access route listed for the Angelo D'Arrigo VIP Lounge at Catania. Present your DragonPass with your boarding pass at the door; the lounge is airside in Terminal A near Gates 5 and 6.
DragonPassPriority Pass & contract networks
The Angelo D'Arrigo VIP Lounge is widely listed across the major contract-lounge programmes, including Priority Pass and similar networks. Coverage and guest rules vary by programme, so confirm your specific membership covers Catania before you travel.
Priority PassDragonPassITA Airways premium & members
The Piazza Vincenzo Bellini lounge admits ITA Airways Business Class passengers and Volare Premium and Executive members. Access follows your ITA ticket or membership tier — the simplest route in if you're flying the Italian flag carrier from Catania.
Business class ticket
A Business Class ticket on ITA Airways gets you into the Piazza Vincenzo Bellini lounge directly, with no separate membership needed. Holders of the airport's VIP CARD SAC can also use the lounge.
Know before you go.
Airside vs landside
- —The Angelo D'Arrigo VIP Lounge is airside — clear passport control and security first, then head for Gates 5 and 6.
- —The ITA Airways Bellini lounge is landside, before the checkpoint, so visit it before you go through security.
- —If you want a lounge after security and don't fly ITA, the Angelo D'Arrigo VIP Lounge is your option at Catania.
Pay-per-visit strategy
- —The Angelo D'Arrigo VIP Lounge sells a walk-in day pass, so you can pay per visit without any membership or airline status.
- —Booking the day pass online ahead of time is usually cheaper than paying at the door.
- —DragonPass and the wider contract-lounge networks also cover the lounge if you already hold a membership.
Timing & crowds
- —The Angelo D'Arrigo VIP Lounge runs from early morning until late evening (roughly 05:00 to 23:00).
- —Catania fills up with summer holiday traffic — arrive early and pre-book a lounge slot during the peak season.
- —Day-pass entry is subject to capacity, so a pre-booking is the safest way to guarantee a seat at busy times.
Flying ITA Airways
- —ITA Business Class passengers and Volare Premium and Executive members use the Piazza Vincenzo Bellini lounge.
- —The Bellini lounge has access to an adjacent Fast Track security lane — handy for getting through the checkpoint quickly.
- —Holders of the airport's VIP CARD SAC can also access the Bellini lounge.
Frequently asked, frequently answered.
We track two lounges at Catania Fontanarossa (CTA): the Angelo D'Arrigo VIP Lounge, which sits airside in Terminal A, and the ITA Airways Piazza Vincenzo Bellini lounge, which is landside before security.
Yes. The Angelo D'Arrigo VIP Lounge is the contract lounge at Catania and is listed across the major lounge networks, including DragonPass and Priority Pass. It sits airside in Terminal A near Gates 5 and 6. Confirm your specific membership covers the lounge before you travel.
Yes. The Angelo D'Arrigo VIP Lounge sells a walk-in day pass at the door, subject to capacity, at roughly €45 for up to four hours. Booking online ahead of time is usually cheaper than paying on arrival.
The Angelo D'Arrigo VIP Lounge is airside in Terminal A. After passport control and security, it is located near Boarding Gates 5 and 6. It is open from roughly 05:00 to 23:00.
Yes. The ITA Airways Piazza Vincenzo Bellini lounge opened in December 2023 and serves ITA Airways Business Class passengers and Volare Premium and Executive members. It sits landside, before security, with access to an adjacent Fast Track checkpoint.
The ITA Airways Piazza Vincenzo Bellini lounge is landside, outside security. Guests have access to an adjacent Fast Track checkpoint, so you can use the lounge first and then move quickly through security to your gate.
The Angelo D'Arrigo VIP Lounge offers a hot and cold spread with alcoholic and soft drinks, alongside Wi-Fi and work facilities. The ITA Airways Bellini lounge serves complimentary snacks plus soft drinks, house wine, beer and liquor.
If you're flying ITA Airways in a premium cabin or hold the right ITA membership, use the Piazza Vincenzo Bellini lounge landside. For everyone else — or anyone wanting a lounge after security — the airside Angelo D'Arrigo VIP Lounge takes DragonPass, the contract networks and walk-in day passes.