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There are 4 ways to get from Dubai to Messina by plane, train, ferry, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Dubai International Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane DXB - CTA
    2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train
    11h 39m
    €201–436

  2. Shuttle to Abu Dhabi, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train

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    1. Take a shuttle bus from Dubai - Ibn Battuta Mall to Abu Dhabi Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane AUH - CTA
    3. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train
    15h 4m
    €149–345

  3. Fly Dubai International Airport to Reggio Calabria Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG)plane plane DXB - REG
    2. Take the ferry from Reggio di Calabria to Messina Marittimaferry ferry
    14h 57m
    €187–662

  4. Fly Dubai International Airport to Palermo Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane plane DXB - PMO
    2. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train
    15h 59m
    €177–430

Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration8h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket€146Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Dubai, United Arab Emirates and Messina, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Dubai to Messina. However, you can take the subway to Airport Terminal 3 Metro Station 1, walk to Dubai International Airport (DXB) airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA), walk to Catania Airport, take the bus to Catania Via Archimede, walk to Catania Centrale, then take the train to Messina Centrale. Alternatively, you can take the subway to Airport Terminal 3 Metro Station 1, walk to Dubai International Airport (DXB) airport, fly to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG), walk to Reggio di Calabria - Airport, take the line 27 bus to Reggio di Calabria - Ponte Libertà, walk to Reggio di Calabria, then take the ferry to Messina Marittima.

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