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Complete Guide 2026

Comiso Pio La Torre Airport (CIY)

Everything you need to know before flying to or from Comiso: getting there, parking, services, passenger rights and airport history.

CIY
IATA
LICB
ICAO
~20 km
From Ragusa
2013
Civil flights

Guide contents

  1. Key facts
  2. Getting to the airport
  3. Parking
  4. Airport services
  5. Passenger rights
  6. Useful contacts
  7. Airlines and routes
  8. Airport history
  9. FAQ

✈️ Key facts

The Comiso "Pio La Torre" Airport (IATA CIY, ICAO LICB) is the airport of South-Eastern Sicily, in the heart of the Val di Noto. It serves the province of Ragusa and reaches Modica, Scicli, Noto and Pozzallo port for Malta in under an hour.

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Official name

Comiso "Pio La Torre" Airport

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Location

Comiso (RG), about 20 km from Ragusa

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IATA / ICAO code

CIY / LICB

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Operator

SOACO – Società Aeroporto Comiso

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Official website

cerca il sito ufficiale

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Territory

Val di Noto, South-Eastern Sicily

🚌 Getting to the airport

The airport can be reached by car, private transfer or the regional scheduled buses. For Ragusa and the Val di Noto a rental car remains the most flexible solution.

DestinationTimeCostNotes
🚐 Ragusa / Ibla20 minfrom ~€30Private door-to-door transfer; indicative price, advance booking recommended.
🚐 Modica40 minfrom ~€45Private door-to-door transfer; indicative price, advance booking recommended.
🚐 Scicli50 minfrom ~€55Private door-to-door transfer; indicative price, advance booking recommended.
🚐 Pozzallo (Malta)50 minfrom ~€55Private door-to-door transfer; indicative price, advance booking recommended.
🚐 Noto1hfrom ~€85Private door-to-door transfer; indicative price, advance booking recommended.
🚐 Siracusa1h 20from ~€115Private door-to-door transfer; indicative price, advance booking recommended.
🚐 Catania1h 20from ~€120Private door-to-door transfer; indicative price, advance booking recommended.

Need a transfer from Comiso?

Book ahead and travel stress-free from the airport to your destination.

🅿️ Parking

The airport has official parking areas (Park A and Park B). Rates and conditions may change: always check the operator's website.

Park A

Official parking

Airport car park near the terminal. Check rates and conditions on the operator's website.

Park B

Official parking

Second parking area at the airport. Check rates and availability on the operator's website.

Go to the Parking page →

🛎️ Airport services

Essential services for departing and arriving passengers. For the up-to-date list refer to the operator.

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WiFi

Check availability on the official website.

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Dining

Bar and refreshment services in the terminal.

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Car rental

Car rental companies at or near the airport.

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PRM assistance

Assistance for passengers with reduced mobility: request in advance through your airline.

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Information

For up-to-date services and hours see the operator's website.

🛡️ Passenger rights

Knowing your rights helps you travel with more peace of mind, especially in case of disruption.

Cancelled or delayed flight compensation

Up to €600 per passenger. Free check in 2 minutes with AirAdvisor.

Travel insurance

Luggage, medical expenses and cancellation cover with Heymondo.

📞 Useful contacts

The main references for information, transport and emergencies.

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SOACO — Comiso Airport

Airport operator: general information, lost property, accessibility. Website: cerca il sito ufficiale

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Taxi and transfers

Book a private transfer in advance: Transfers

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Buses

Connections to Ragusa, Modica and Catania: Operators and timetables

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Emergencies

112 — Emergencies · 118 — Ambulance

🛫 Airlines and routes

Comiso's flight offer varies by season, mostly low-cost carriers. For up-to-date routes and frequencies check the official flight schedule or a search engine.

Search flights to and from Comiso

Compare prices and dates on the Flights page.

📜 Airport history

The Comiso site began as a military base: in the 1980s it hosted a NATO air base. After decommissioning it was converted to civil use and the airport opened to commercial traffic in 2013.

The airport is named after Pio La Torre (1927–1982), Sicilian politician and trade unionist killed by the mafia, who promoted the law introducing the offence of mafia-type association.

❓ FAQ

The official name is Comiso "Pio La Torre" Airport, named after the Sicilian politician killed in 1982. The IATA code is CIY.
In Comiso, province of Ragusa, in the Val di Noto. Ragusa is about 20 km away, Modica about 35 km and Catania about 100 km.
By private transfer or rental car in about 20 minutes. See Getting around for buses, transfers and rentals.
Yes, it is the most convenient option for the Val di Noto. Compare offers on the Car rental page.
From Pozzallo port, about 50 minutes from the airport. Always check times and duration on the operator's website.
If your flight is cancelled or delayed you have rights under EC Regulation 261/2004. Check your claim on the Flight refund page.

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