# Messina

- Kind: port
- Data version: 2026-10-14
- Reference month: 2026-10
- Checked: 2026-07-22
- Page: https://cruise-pitta.com/en/port/messina

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## Overview

Photo: Alexander Hoernigk · [CC BY 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0) · [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Messina_2003.JPG)

Checked: none (unverified)

- Region: [View Mediterranean on the map](https://cruise-pitta.com/explore?r=mediterranean)
- Description: Gateway to Sicily sightseeing
- Port name: Messina
- English name: Messina
- Country: Italy
- Latitude / longitude: 38.19, 15.57

A port on the Strait of Messina at the northeastern tip of Sicily, separating the island from mainland Italy. Its cathedral's intricate astronomical clock is a landmark, and the port is a gateway to Taormina and Mount Etna in eastern Sicily. A major port for Mediterranean cruises visiting Sicily.

Checked: 2026-07-22

## Port highlights

- Population: About 220,000 people
- Climate: A Mediterranean climate. Summers are hot and dry, while winters are mild and often rainy.
- Language: Italian
- Currency: Euro (EUR)
- Best time to visit: May to June and September to October. Spring and autumn are comfortable, avoiding the extreme summer heat.

### Local food

Sicilian sweets such as cannoli and granita, arancini, fresh seafood (swordfish dishes), Sicilian wine

### Sights

- Messina Cathedral and astronomical clock
- Taormina (day trip)
- Mount Etna (day trip)
- Views of the Strait of Messina

Checked: 2026-07-22

## Monthly average high / low temperatures

| Month | Average high (°C / °F) | Average low (°C / °F) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Jan | 15 °C / 59 °F | 10 °C / 50 °F |
| Feb | 15 °C / 59 °F | 10 °C / 49 °F |
| Mar | 17 °C / 63 °F | 12 °C / 53 °F |
| Apr | 20 °C / 67 °F | 14 °C / 56 °F |
| May | 24 °C / 74 °F | 17 °C / 63 °F |
| Jun | 28 °C / 82 °F | 21 °C / 70 °F |
| Jul | 31 °C / 88 °F | 24 °C / 75 °F |
| Aug | 32 °C / 89 °F | 25 °C / 76 °F |
| Sep | 28 °C / 82 °F | 22 °C / 71 °F |
| Oct | 24 °C / 76 °F | 18 °C / 65 °F |
| Nov | 20 °C / 68 °F | 15 °C / 58 °F |
| Dec | 16 °C / 61 °F | 11 °C / 52 °F |

Calculated from NOAA GHCN-Daily station observations · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: MESSINA · about 1.7 km from port · elevation difference about 46 m · Last checked: 2026-10-03

Checked: 2026-10-03

## Local prices for travelers

- Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items): 103 (Tokyo = 100) (Estimated)
- Category: Similar to Tokyo

Compared with Tokyo, water is much cheaper; coffee and beer cost about the same; meals and a Big Mac are much more expensive.

| Item | Amount | Currency | Checked |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Water 500 ml | €0.24 | EUR | Checked: none (unverified) |
| Coffee | €2.50 | EUR | Checked: none (unverified) |
| Inexpensive meal | €10.00 | EUR | Checked: none (unverified) |
| Local beer | €3.75 | EUR | Checked: none (unverified) |
| Big Mac | €6.56 | EUR | Checked: none (unverified) |

- Survey month: 2026-10

Prices from nearby Catania (about 87 km away) · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 (partly estimated) · Sources: Shop and menu prices · [The Economist, Big Mac Index](https://github.com/TheEconomist/big-mac-data) ([CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/))

Checked: none (unverified)

## Getting there from Japan

- Nearest airport: CTA
- Description: Unknown
- Airport to port (approx.): 90 min
- Ease of access: B — One connection (Estimated)

About 92 km from airport to port (straight-line distance) (Estimated)

Calculated from OurAirports coordinates

Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative)

Checked: 2026-07-22

English text in preparation.

## Itineraries calling here

### [7-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Civitavecchia (Rome) to Istanbul](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/explora-v-7n-civitavecchia-rome-to-istanbul)

- Region: Mediterranean
- Itinerary: Dec 2027 – Mar 2028
- Departure months: 2027-12, 2028-01, 2028-02, 2028-03
- Ship: EXPLORA V
- Cruise line: Explora Journeys
- Duration: 7 nights
- Departure / arrival: Civitavecchia (Rome) → Istanbul
- Port: Civitavecchia (Rome) › Naples › Messina › +2 › Istanbul
- Cruise type: One way / 6
- Amount: From $5,500.00
- Fare level: Highest

Checked: 2026-07-22

### [7-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Civitavecchia (Rome)](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/enchanted-princess-7n-civitavecchia-rome)

- Region: Mediterranean
- Itinerary: Oct 2026 – Nov 2027
- Departure months: 2026-10, 2027-06, 2027-07, 2027-11
- Ship: Enchanted Princess
- Cruise line: Princess Cruises
- Duration: 7 nights
- Departure / arrival: Civitavecchia (Rome) → Civitavecchia (Rome)
- Port: Civitavecchia (Rome) › Kotor › Dubrovnik › +3 › Civitavecchia (Rome)
- Cruise type: Round trip / 7
- Amount: From £852.00 · Price on the UK site (GBP, incl. taxes; JPY is an estimate)
- Fare level: Standard

Checked: 2026-07-22

### [10-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Athens (Piraeus) to Istanbul](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/enchanted-princess-10n-athens-piraeus-to-istanbul)

- Region: Mediterranean
- Itinerary: May–Sep 2027
- Departure months: 2027-05, 2027-06, 2027-09
- Ship: Enchanted Princess
- Cruise line: Princess Cruises
- Duration: 10 nights
- Departure / arrival: Athens (Piraeus) → Istanbul
- Port: Athens (Piraeus) › Chania (Souda) › Katakolon › +5 › Istanbul
- Cruise type: One way / 9
- Amount: From £1,291.00 · Price on the UK site (GBP, incl. taxes; JPY is an estimate)
- Fare level: Standard

Checked: 2026-10-05

### [14-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Civitavecchia (Rome) to Barcelona](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/sun-princess-14n-civitavecchia-rome-to-barcelona)

- Region: Mediterranean
- Itinerary: May–Sep 2027
- Departure months: 2027-05, 2027-08, 2027-09
- Ship: Sun Princess
- Cruise line: Princess Cruises
- Duration: 14 nights
- Departure / arrival: Civitavecchia (Rome) → Barcelona
- Port: Civitavecchia (Rome) › Naples › Chania (Souda) › +7 › Barcelona
- Cruise type: One way / 11
- Amount: Unknown
- Fare level: Higher

Checked: 2026-10-05

### [7-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Athens (Piraeus) to Barcelona](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/sun-princess-7n-athens-piraeus-to-barcelona)

- Region: Mediterranean
- Itinerary: May–Sep 2027
- Departure months: 2027-05, 2027-06, 2027-08, 2027-09
- Ship: Sun Princess
- Cruise line: Princess Cruises
- Duration: 7 nights
- Departure / arrival: Athens (Piraeus) → Barcelona
- Port: Athens (Piraeus) › Santorini › Bar › +2 › Barcelona
- Cruise type: One way / 6
- Amount: From £883.00 · Price on the UK site (GBP, incl. taxes; JPY is an estimate)
- Fare level: Standard

Checked: 2026-10-05

### [9-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Barcelona to Ravenna](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/norwegian-viva-9n-barcelona-to-ravenna)

- Region: Mediterranean
- Itinerary: Jul–Sep 2027
- Departure months: 2027-07, 2027-09
- Itinerary: 2 itineraries
- Ship: Norwegian Viva
- Cruise line: Norwegian Cruise Line
- Duration: 9 nights
- Departure / arrival: Barcelona → Ravenna
- Port: Barcelona › Villefranche-sur-Mer (Nice) › Livorno › +6 › Ravenna
- Cruise type: One way / 10
- Amount: From $2,719.00 · Price on the Japan site (USD, excl. taxes; JPY is an estimate)
- Fare level: Higher

Checked: none (unverified)

## Links

### External sites and sources

- [portidellostretto.com](https://www.portidellostretto.com/en/ports-of-the-strait/port-of-messina/general-informations/)
- [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Messina)
- [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Messina_2003.JPG)
- [The Economist, Big Mac Index](https://github.com/TheEconomist/big-mac-data)

### Related Cruise Pitta pages

- [View Mediterranean on the map](https://cruise-pitta.com/explore?r=mediterranean)
- [7-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Civitavecchia (Rome) to Istanbul](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/explora-v-7n-civitavecchia-rome-to-istanbul)
- [7-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Civitavecchia (Rome)](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/enchanted-princess-7n-civitavecchia-rome)
- [10-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Athens (Piraeus) to Istanbul](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/enchanted-princess-10n-athens-piraeus-to-istanbul)
- [14-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Civitavecchia (Rome) to Barcelona](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/sun-princess-14n-civitavecchia-rome-to-barcelona)
- [7-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Athens (Piraeus) to Barcelona](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/sun-princess-7n-athens-piraeus-to-barcelona)
- [9-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Barcelona to Ravenna](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/norwegian-viva-9n-barcelona-to-ravenna)

## Checked

Checked: 2026-07-22

## Sources

- secondary: portidellostretto.com — https://www.portidellostretto.com/en/ports-of-the-strait/port-of-messina/general-informations/
- encyclopedia: en.wikipedia.org — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Messina

Source: Wikipedia “[Messina](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Messina)” ([CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/))