Flights
The nearest airport is Palermo, which is approx. 82 Km from Cefalu and 87 km from Sant'Ambrogio. Ryanair and Easyjet are the least expensive airlines.
Transport / Accommodation
As the area of Cefalu/Sant'Ambrogio is interesting to explore we recommend you to hire a car. We suggest you to do this from UK to get a better deal.
From airport Palermo Punta Raisi to Cefalu':
By car: Coming out of the main exit of the arrival terminal there is a bus stop for the 'navetta' (shuttle) that takes you to the rental car companies. From there follow the motorway signs for Palermo, going through the whole city. Then follow signs for Messina. At one point the motorway will be splitting into signs for Messina and Catania. Keep to the left signposted 'Messina'. Shortly after you will come to a toll gate to collect a ticket. After approx. 15 km you will find the exit to Cefalu'. Please make sure to have EU 1.- on you for the toll charge. Leave the motorway at the Cefalu' turn off, then take a right at the junction following signs to Cefalu' and Messina (SS 113). Then staying on the main road, drive all the way through the town of Cefalu'. This road will lead up the hill. Keep on following signs to Messina SS113, which will become a coastal road. After 5 km watch out for the sign-post on the right for Sant'Ambrogio. Drive all the way up to the village.
By train: There is a train below the terminal building that takes you from the airport to the center of Palermo. Tickets can be bought at the station. Please check following link for more information and follow the link for train times:
http://www.rome2rio.com/how-to-get-to/Cefalu#7044
From the train station please take a taxi to your accommodation in Sant'Ambrogio which is about 5 km from Cefalu.
By bus: There is a bus stop 50 m right from the exit of the arrival terminal. Tickets can be bought on board. The bus will drop you off in front of the 'Palermo Centrale' railway station, where you can take the train to Cefalu'. All long distance and local trains stop at Cefalu'. Please check www.orario.trenitalia.com for further information on times.
NB: The last train from Palermo to Cefalu' leaves at about 21:00 in summer and 20:30 for the rest of the year. If you land late at night, it will be impossible to get from Palermo Central to Cefalu' by public transport. You can either spend the night in Palermo and make your way to Cefalu' the following morning, or book a transfer to get comfortably to your accommodation at any time.
From the train station please take a taxi to your accommodation in Sant'Ambrogio which is about 5 km from Cefalu.
For Catania or Trapani airport travel information, please check following links:
http://www.culturforum.it/cult/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=45&Itemid=72&lang=en
and
http://www.rome2rio.com/how-to-get-to/Cefalu#7044
For booking accommodation and taxis, we are happy to recommend the following link www.sicilianexperience.com where you can find a place to stay in the area of Sant'Ambrogio which is the first eco-village in Sicily (5 Km from Cefalu').
Sant'Ambrogio is situated near the woods of Serre Guarnieri where our base camp is.