How to find cheap flights to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
Currently, $594 is the lowest price for a one-way flight to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport. Or you can book a return plane ticket to CTA for $1,248.
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Lock in a bargain on tickets to Catania, where Catania-Fontanarossa Airport is located, by booking ahead. You're more likely to discover an amazing deal and have a wider selection of departure options.
Broaden your search for cheap flights to Catania by choosing the 'Add nearby airports' filter. This lets you compare prices for all the airports closest to your departure and destination points and could help you save money.
Think about taking a flight with a stop, as indirect routes are generally cheaper. Just uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your plane tickets to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport.
Best time to go to Catania
May is usually the cheapest month to jump on a flight to Catania.
If your travel dates are flexible, take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool. It'll help you find the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to CTA.
If you'd love to experience Catania at its liveliest, lock in your flights to CTA for August. Being on holiday during peak periods typically means more to do and see than at other times.
The quietest time of the year to go is February. Lock in your plane tickets to Catania then and explore the top attractions at a more leisurely pace.
With averages of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF), July is when Catania is at its warmest. Schedule your visit around your preferred weather conditions to make the most of your trip.
Ranging from 4ºC (39ºF) to 18ºC (64ºF), February is when temperatures are lowest.
With one day of rain on average, July is the driest month in Catania.
The wettest time of year is October. Go then and you can expect to get around eight days of rainfall.
Travelling to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA): What you need to know
Fly to Catania without any stops. These are some of the leading airlines offering direct flights to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport:
If you want to travel with the carrier that has the best track record for punctuality, book your CTA plane ticket with British Airways. Up to 100% of its flights into this airport land according to schedule.
CTA is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Whether you're coming in late or just want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some comfortable hotels near Catania-Fontanarossa Airport. Check in and relax at one of these after your flight to CTA:
Start your Catania holiday sooner by booking a car hire in CTA. Surprice, ECH and U-Save are well-known suppliers to take your pick of here.
Catania-Fontanarossa Airport has an on-time performance of 69%. This percentage is a snapshot of how reliably flights from CTA arrive at their destination as planned.
Getting to central Catania from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
The distance from CTA to central Catania is about 8 kilometres.
Once you've touched down from your flight to CTA, driving to the centre will take around 15 minutes.
Take public transport and you'll be there in roughly 45 minutes.
If you'd love to stay close to all the action in Catania, drop your bags at one of these comfortable hotels:
Catania highlights
These leading sights have to be on your must-do list after stepping off your flight to Catania:
Roman Amphitheatre: Around 0.64 kilometres north of the city centre, this landmark is the perfect place to start your sightseeing in the city.
Ikebana Garden: Take a breather here while exploring Catania. You'll find this park roughly 5 kilometres north of the centre.
Duomo di Catania: Want more reasons to visit Catania? This landmark draws in the crowds and is about 2 kilometres north of the city centre.
How to get to Messina from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
Going to the nearby city of Messina? It's about 113 kilometres from CTA. Allow around 1 hour 20 minutes to get there by cab or ride-share.
Allow roughly 1 hour 40 minutes if you're travelling to Messina on public transport.
Travelling from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Reggio Calabria
About 88 kilometres away, Reggio Calabria is another city within easy reach of Catania-Fontanarossa Airport. It'll take you around 2 hours 35 minutes to make the trip on public transport from CTA.
It'll take you 2 hours 15 minutes or so to drive to Reggio Calabria.
Explore more of Italy
There's loads more of Italy ready to be uncovered. About 161 kilometres north-west of Catania, set off for Palermo. On the must-do list? Start with Cathedral of Palermo, Golfo di Mondello and Spiaggia di Mondello. The most conveniently located airport for this city is Falcone-Borsellino Airport (PMO).
Another city in Italy that belongs on your itinerary is Messina. From Catania, it's roughly 88 kilometres north-east and features highlights like Duomo di Messina and Cathedral of Messina (Duomo). Stop by Bell Tower and Astronomical Clock (Orologio Astronomico) too.
Or head for Reggio Calabria, roughly 88 kilometres north-east of Catania. Piazza Duomo, Lungomare Falcomata and Castello Aragonese are just the start of the reasons to visit. The easiest way to get here is by flying into Tito Menniti Airport (REG).
