Italian airport reopens as volcanic eruption dies down
Catania airport's week-long flight suspension disrupted plans for thousands of holidaymakers and raised questions about its future.
Catania International Airport in Sicily, a popular tourist spot in Italy, resumed operations on Saturday after a week-long halt due to a volcanic eruption at nearby Mount Etna. The airport announced the resumption at 2pm following the reduction of the volcanic activity alert status from red to orange. The suspension of flights had disrupted the plans of thousands of holidaymakers and raised concerns about the airport's future.
The closure began on August 8 and was extended day by day. The eruption also attracted a large number of visitors to Mount Etna, which features spectacular lava flows visible up close. As the tallest active volcano in Europe at 3,324 meters, Mount Etna frequently erupts. In 2024, approximately 12 million passengers passed through Catania International Airport, which serves the eastern part of Sicily, one of Italy's most beloved tourist destinations.
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