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Messina

Messina · Italy · View on map

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.

From port to town

Not yet confirmed

Model plan 1 (Japanese)

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Messina · Map: Natural Earth (overview)

Port highlights

About 220,000 people
Population
A Mediterranean climate. Summers are hot and dry, while winters are mild and often rainy.
Climate
Italian
Language
Euro (EUR)
Currency
May to June and September to October. Spring and autumn are comfortable, avoiding the extreme summer heat.
Best time to visit
Local food
Sicilian sweets such as cannoli and granitaarancinifresh seafood (swordfish dishes)Sicilian wine
Sights
Messina Cathedral and astronomical clockTaormina (day trip)Mount Etna (day trip)Views of the Strait of Messina
Monthly average high / low temperatures
15°
10°Jan
15°
10°Feb
17°
12°Mar
20°
14°Apr
24°
17°May
28°
21°Jun
31°
24°Jul
32°
25°Aug
28°
22°Sep
24°
18°Oct
20°
15°Nov
16°
11°Dec

Unit: °C · 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: Oct 3, 2026 · A guide for choosing your travel month.

Local prices for travelers
Similar to Tokyo
Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items)103 (Tokyo = 100)

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

€0.24
Water 500 ml
€2.50
Coffee
€10.00
Inexpensive meal
€3.75
Local beer
€6.56
Big Mac

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 (CC BY 4.0)

Getting there from Japan

CTA
Catania-Fontanarossa Airport
Nearest airport
Airport name: OurAirports
90 min

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

Calculated from OurAirports coordinates

Airport to port (approx.)
B — One connection
Ease of access

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

Itineraries calling here

MediterraneanDec 2027 – Mar 2028

7-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Civitavecchia (Rome) to Istanbul

EXPLORA V/ Explora Journeys
Civitavecchia (Rome)›Naples›Messina›+2›Istanbul
Indicative fare
From $5,500.00
Fare level: Highest
7 nightsOne way · 4 ports of call

Fare checked on

Last checked Jul 22, 2026Details
MediterraneanOct 2026 – Nov 2027

7-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Civitavecchia (Rome)

Enchanted Princess/ Princess Cruises
Civitavecchia (Rome)›Kotor›Dubrovnik›+3›Civitavecchia (Rome)
Indicative fare
From £852.00
Price on the UK site (GBP, incl. taxes; JPY is an estimate)
Fare level: Standard
7 nightsRound trip · 5 ports of call

Fare checked for departure on

Last checked Jul 22, 2026Details
MediterraneanMay–Sep 2027

10-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Athens (Piraeus) to Istanbul

Enchanted Princess/ Princess Cruises
Athens (Piraeus)›Chania (Souda)›Katakolon›+5›Istanbul
Indicative fare
From £1,291.00
Price on the UK site (GBP, incl. taxes; JPY is an estimate)
Fare level: Standard
10 nightsOne way · 7 ports of call

Fare checked for departure on

Last checked Oct 5, 2026Details
MediterraneanMay–Sep 2027

14-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Civitavecchia (Rome) to Barcelona

Sun Princess/ Princess Cruises
Civitavecchia (Rome)›Naples›Chania (Souda)›+7›Barcelona
Indicative fare
Fare in preparation
Fare level: Higher
14 nightsOne way · 9 ports of call
Last checked Oct 5, 2026Details
MediterraneanMay–Sep 2027

7-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Athens (Piraeus) to Barcelona

Sun Princess/ Princess Cruises
Athens (Piraeus)›Santorini›Bar›+2›Barcelona
Indicative fare
From £883.00
Price on the UK site (GBP, incl. taxes; JPY is an estimate)
Fare level: Standard
7 nightsOne way · 4 ports of call

Fare checked for departure on

Last checked Oct 5, 2026Details
MediterraneanJul–Sep 2027

9-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Barcelona to Ravenna

2 itineraries
Norwegian Viva/ Norwegian Cruise Line
Barcelona›Villefranche-sur-Mer (Nice)›Livorno›+6›Ravenna
Indicative fare
From $2,719.00
Price on the Japan site (USD, excl. taxes; JPY is an estimate)
Fare level: Higher
9 nightsOne way · 8 ports of call

Fare check date unconfirmed

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Sources

Source: Wikipedia “Messina” (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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