Augusta
town · Italy
Overview
Augusta is a town in Italy.
About 31,000 people live here and it hugs the shoreline at low elevation.
It lies in the northern hemisphere, in Europe.
The nearest airport is Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA), about 29 km away.
Key facts
| Country | Italy |
|---|---|
| Population | 30,723 |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
| Elevation | 15 m |
| Nearest airport | Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA), 29 km |
| Currency | EUR |
Where Augusta is
Augusta sits on the coast in Italy, in the northern part of Europe.
Siracusa lies about 19 km to the south, Avola lies about 38 km to the south and Floridia lies about 18 km to the south.
Getting there
Most visitors arrive by air. Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) is the closest airport, about 29 km from Augusta.
Alternative gateways include Comiso Airport (CIY, 61 km); Reggio Calabria Airport (REG, 100 km).
Being on the coast, it can also be reached by sea, and it is a natural stop on a coastal or island route.
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Find flights to Augusta →arrives CTA (28.6 km away)
Getting around
It is small enough to walk end to end; a car or taxi helps for anything beyond the centre.
Best time to visit
The climate here is broadly temperate (northern hemisphere): four clear seasons, with warm summers and cool-to-cold winters.
For most visitors the shoulder seasons — roughly April to June and September to October — offer warm-enough weather without the peak-summer crowds, while high summer (June to August) is busiest.
Being on the water softens the extremes compared with places inland.
Reasons to visit
A few reasons Augusta is worth your time: a coastal setting, with the sea close at hand; a handy base for the surrounding area, with several places within day-trip reach; straightforward access by air through CTA.
Day trips & nearby
Augusta works well as a base. Within about 104 km you can reach Siracusa (19 km to the south); Avola (38 km to the south); Floridia (18 km to the south); Catania (31 km to the north-west); Reggio Calabria (104 km to the north).
Good to know
The currency is the EUR (Euro).
The main languages spoken are Italian, German, French.
Clocks run on Europe/Rome time.
Traffic drives on the right.
How long to stay
Plan on 3–5 days here; that suits most visitors on a first trip.
Journeys through here
Where to stay in Augusta
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Getting around Augusta
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Common questions
- What is the nearest airport to Augusta?
- Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) is the closest airport, about 29 km away.
- When is the best time to visit Augusta?
- Late spring to early autumn is usually the most reliable window.
- What is near Augusta?
- Siracusa is one of the closest places, about 19 km away, with others within day-trip range.
- Which country is Augusta in?
- Augusta is in Italy.
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Sources & method
- GeoNames — population · retrieved 2026-09-18
- OurAirports (derived) — nearestAirports · retrieved 2026-09-18
Data compiled 2026-09-18 · editorial checks: passed. See our methodology for how Head Your Way sources and reviews travel data.