This information about transportation options in Messina might help your romantic trip get off to a smooth start: To get to Messina, book a flight to Strait of Messina Airport (REG), which is the closest major airport, located 9.9 mi (15.9 km) from the city center. If you want to see more of the area, ride aboard a train from Messina Marittima Station, Messina Centrale Station, or Gazzi Station. You can catch a ferry across the water to see more of the region.