Catania: Flights Suspended Due to Volcanic Ash from Mount Etna
A temporary suspension of arrivals at Catania Airport in Sicily was triggered by intense activity from Mount Etna combined with weather conditions.
Catania Airport in Italy has suspended flights due to volcanic ash from the ongoing activity of Mount Etna, combined with prevailing weather conditions, according to the management company of the Sicilian airport.
According to the announcement, all arrivals at the airport, which is Italy's fifth busiest, were suspended until Sunday, September 26, 2026, at 13:00 Greek time.
Ash emissions from Mount Etna, Europe's highest and most active volcano, have been particularly intense this summer, affecting thousands of travelers during the peak holiday season and frequently causing disruptions to Catania's flight connections.
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