Travelling from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 45 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport.
Catania and Bologna share the same timezone, UTC+1.
Every week, there are 92 Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport flights. If you prefer to jet off as early as possible, pick the 05:50 Ryanair flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the latest flight is at 22:55 with Ryanair.
To ensure you catch your CTA to BLQ flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Flying into Bologna (and then discovering more of Italy!) is easy with Ryanair. This popular airline has direct flights from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Ryanair.
The most punctual carrier operating CTA to BLQ flights is Ryanair. Its services arrive without delay 69.15% of the time.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Check out these options between CTA and BLQ:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Tirana International Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport flight is $27. A return fare is currently $53. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To secure cheap tickets from CTA to BLQ, book your journey six months ahead of your planned departure.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from CTA to BLQ.
Find the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
68.69% of flights that take off from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport reach their destination on time.
To get to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport from central Catania, it takes around 15 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport usually takes 45 minutes.
Get your break off to a stress-free start by staying near CTA. Whether you're taking an early flight from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
If you're coming in on a late Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these accommodation options near BLQ:
Hit the road running by picking up a Guglielmo Marconi Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Surprice, U-Save or RentSmart24 and explore beyond Bologna's usual tourist stops.
Booking your ride from Guglielmo Marconi Airport about two weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to central Bologna
Guglielmo Marconi Airport to the centre of Bologna has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 10 kilometres away.
It takes around 30 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
June is the busiest month for flights from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Bologna in January.
The warmest month in Bologna is July, with the temperature ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF). Lock in your flights from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Guglielmo Marconi Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Search for cheap tickets from CTA to BLQ around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Italy
Bologna is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Italy waiting to be discovered. About 306 kilometres south of Bologna, a trip to Rome will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Colosseum, World’s smallest country Vatican City tour - City of Rome Capital, Italy (Self-Guided free walking tour) by FreeGuides.com and Trevi Fountain.
Milan is another favourite destination in Italy and is around 209 kilometres north-west of Bologna. No journey is complete without a visit to Grande Museo del Duomo di Milano, Milan Cathedral and The Last Supper Museum.