Jade & Josh

✈️ Flying into Catania (CTA)

The nearest airport to Taormina is Catania–Fontanarossa (CTA), about an hour away by road. Flights from the UK take roughly 3 hours 20 minutes.

🚗 From Catania Airport to Taormina (~60–70 km)

• Taxi / Private Transfer - About 1 hour door-to-door.
  Let us know when you’ve booked your flights and, if you like, we can try to match you with someone on the same flight to share a transfer.
• Hire a Car - All major rental companies operate from the airport. The drive takes about an hour via the A18 motorway. Parking in the old town is limited, but large car parks like Lumbi and Porta Catania have shuttles or escalators into the centre. Best to ensure your accomodation has parking.
• Direct Airport Bus (Interbus / Etna Trasporti) - Runs regularly from outside the terminal. Journey time about 1h 15–30m. Tickets available online or at the airport.
• Train (Trenitalia) - Take a short shuttle or taxi to Catania Centrale, then a ~50 minute train to Taormina-Giardini. From there, it’s a quick taxi or local bus ride up into town.

🌅 Flying into Palermo (PMO)

If you’re making a longer trip and want to explore more of Sicily, you could also fly into Palermo Airport (PMO).

• Direct flights from London and Manchester with airlines such as Ryanair and easyJet.
• Palermo is roughly 3 hours from Taormina by car - a good option if you’d like to see Palermo, Cefalù, or Sicily’s west coast as part of your trip.
• To reach Taormina from Palermo, you can drive, take a long-distance bus, or use the train.

🏨 Where should we stay?

Both our ceremony at Chiesa di San Giuseppe and our reception at Villa Mon Repos are in Taormina. Staying in or near the town makes getting around simple, with plenty of lovely options from classic hotels to villas and apartments.

Villas & Apartments — There are many excellent options on Airbnb and Booking.com. If you’re looking for a larger villa with a pool, you’ll also find fantastic choices in the surrounding areas of Taormina — perfect for groups or a more private stay. In the historic centre, look for locations near Porta Catania or Porta Messina (the main town gates) to keep walks shorter. Do check access details (stairs, lifts) and ask hosts about luggage drop-off or taxi access.

• Taormina (Historic Centre) — The most convenient for the church and the reception. It’s charming, walkable, and close to restaurants and shops (note there are steps and pedestrian-only streets).
  Notable hotels: Grand Hotel Timeo, NH Collection Taormina, Hotel Villa Belvedere, Hotel Metropole, Hotel Villa Schuler.
• Taormina Mare (Mazzarò & Isola Bella) — Beachside stay with a quick cable car up to town. Great if you’d like sea views and easy swims.
  Notable hotels: Villa Sant’Andrea, Mazzarò Sea Palace, La Plage Resort.
• Giardini Naxos — Seafront resort just below Taormina with a flatter promenade and a wider range of prices. Taxis and buses run up to town.
• Castelmola — A pretty hilltop village above Taormina with spectacular views and a quieter feel. Taxis/buses connect to town.

Practical tips: Parking in the old town is limited, but large car parks (Lumbi and Porta Catania) have shuttles/escalators into the centre. Taxis are easy to arrange if you’d prefer to avoid the hills, and we’ll share event-day transport details on the site.

🤵 What is the dress code for the wedding?

The dress code is Black Tie Optional. The wedding party will be in black tie, and we'd love our guests to embrace the occasion by joining us in black tie or other elegant evening attire. For gentlemen, a tuxedo, dinner jacket, or smart suit; and for ladies, a formal dress is perfect